Quick Info
| Profession | IFS Officer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 11/07/1969 |
| Age | 57 years |
| Birthplace | Kerala |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Vikram Doraiswami
Vikram Doraiswami formally assumed charge as India's Ambassador to the People's Republic of China on 2 May 2026. He had been named to the post on 19 March 2026 while still serving as High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, a role he held until 23 April 2026. The posting marks his return to China-focused diplomacy after earlier Beijing assignments.
The Ministry of External Affairs announced that Vikram Doraiswami, a 1992-batch IFS officer, had been appointed India's next Ambassador to China, succeeding Pradeep Kumar Rawat. He previously served in Beijing from 1996 to 2000 and is fluent in Mandarin. The appointment was made as India-China ties continued to recover from the strain caused by the eastern Ladakh border standoff.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Vikram Kumar Doraiswami |
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| Current post | Ambassador of India to China (assumed charge 02/05/2026) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 180 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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| Hobbies | Reading, Watching Sports, Exercise, Travelling, Listening to Jazz |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 1996 |
Family
| Spouse | Sangeeta Doraiswami (a trained psychologist who works as a primary school teacher) |
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| Children | He has a son. |
Career
| Service | Indian Foreign Service (IFS) |
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| Batch | 1992 |
| Major Designation(s) | Ambassador of India to Uzbekistan (October 2014 – March 2015) | Ambassador of India to the Republic of Korea (April 2015 – July 2018) | High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh (October 2020 – September 2022) | High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom (22 September 2022 – 23 April 2026) | Ambassador of India to the People's Republic of China (assumed charge on 02 May 2026) |
| Major Designation(s | Ambassador of India to Uzbekistan (October 2014 – March 2015) | Ambassador of India to the Republic of Korea (April 2015 – July 2018) | High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh (October 2020 – September 2022) | High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom (22 September 2022 – 23 April 2026) | Ambassador of India to China (appointed on 19/03/2026, assumed charge on 02 May 2026) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Vikram Doraiswami, a member of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), became the High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom on September 22, 2022. | |
| 2. Throughout his career, he has held roles such as Ambassador to Uzbekistan, Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, and High Commissioner to Bangladesh. | |
| 3. Born into a Tamil military family with roots in Kerala, India, his father served as an airforce officer during the Bangladesh Liberation War. | |
| 4. After attending a residential school in South India, he pursued a Master's degree in history in New Delhi. | |
| 5. Joining the IFS in 1992, Vikram Doraiswami had previously worked as a journalist for a year. | |
| 6. His diplomatic career included postings in Hong Kong, Beijing, New York, Johannesburg, and various roles at the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi. | |
| 7. He served as India's Ambassador to Uzbekistan and the Republic of Korea. | |
| 8. During his tenure, he played key roles at the Prime Minister’s Office and MEA, focusing on SAARC, BRICS, Indo-Pacific, and International Organizations and Summits. | |
| 9. In a historic ceremony, he presented his credentials to King Charles III at Buckingham Palace upon assuming office in the UK. | |
| 10. Vikram Doraiswami is an enthusiastic reader, with PG Wodehouse being his favorite author. | |
| 11. He is proficient in English, Hindi, Tamil, Chinese, French, and Korean languages. | |
| 12. Occasionally, he enjoys consuming alcoholic beverages. | |
| 13. He served as a young diplomat in the Embassy of India in Beijing from 1996 to 2000 and is fluent in Mandarin. |
