Quick Info
| Profession | Businessman |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/10/1952 |
| Age | 73 years |
| Birthplace | Ajmer, Rajasthan, India |
Latest News about Vikram Singh Mehta
01/05/2025
Vikram Singh Mehta was appointed as Chairman of IndiGo Airlines in May 2025, following his appointment to the board in May 2022. He brings extensive experience from his leadership roles at Shell India, Brookings India, and the Centre for Social and Economic Progress to strengthen IndiGo's governance as India's largest airline.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known For | Former CEO of Shell India, Executive Chairman of Brookings India, and Chairman of Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP). Currently Chairman of IndiGo Airlines. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 8" (173 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Mayo College, Ajmer |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Jagat Singh Mehta (Deceased) |
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| Mother | Rama Mehta (Deceased) |
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| Spouse | Tasneem Zakaria Mehta |
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Career
| Corporate Background | Vikram Singh Mehta started his career by joining the Indian Administrative Service in 1978 and resigned in 1980. He then worked as a Senior Economist at Phillips Petroleum in London before returning to India in 1984 to join Oil India Ltd. as an Advisor for Strategic Planning. |
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| Shell Experience | He joined Shell International in London in 1988, served as Managing Director of Shell Markets and Chemicals in Egypt from 1992 to 1993, and then became Chairman of the Shell Group of Companies in India from 1994 until his retirement on 01/10/2012 after approximately 24 years with the organization. |
| Post-Shell Roles | After retiring from Shell, he served as Executive Chairman of Brookings India from 2012 to 2020 and Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution. He is currently Chairman and Distinguished Fellow at the Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP). |
| IndiGo Role | He joined the board of InterGlobe Aviation Ltd (IndiGo) in May 2022 and was appointed as chairman in May 2025. |
| Other Roles | He serves as non-executive Chairman of Mahindra Electric Automobile Ltd and is on the Global Advisory Board of Macro Advisory Partners. |
| Early Career | Vikram Singh Mehta started his career by joining the Indian Administrative Service in 1978 and resigned in 1980. He then worked as a Senior Economist at Phillips Petroleum in London before returning to India in 1984 to join Oil India Ltd. as an Advisor for Strategic Planning. |
| Board Positions | He serves as Chairman and non-executive independent director of IndiGo Airlines (appointed May 2025), non-executive Chairman of Mahindra Electric Automobile Ltd, and independent non-executive director of Larsen & Toubro, Mahindra & Mahindra, Colgate Palmolive India, Apollo Tyres, Jubilant Foods, Global Health Limited, and HT Media. He is also on the Board of Trustees of Mahindra & Mahindra and the Global Advisory Board of Macro Advisory Partners. |
| Editorial Work | He is editor of two books published by Harper Collins: The Next Stop: Natural Gas and India's Journey towards a Clean Energy Future and Anchoring Change: 75 years of Grassroots Interventions That Made a Difference. He maintains regular columns in The Indian Express and Financial Express. |
| Industry Leadership | He serves as Chairman of the Hydrocarbons Committee of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and is a member of its National Council. He is also a member of the Board of Overseers of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University and the Board of Governors of Pandit Deen Dayal University of Petroleum. |
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| Social Contributions | Vikram Singh Mehta has been a member of the board of many major companies and has served in various prestigious positions related to public policy, business, and energy sector governance. He is recognized as a trusted critic of energy sector policy and government policymaking, particularly regarding gas pricing and energy security. |
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Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikram-singh-mehta-mehta-22b24068/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Vikram was born into a royal family with ancestral ties to the rulers of Mewar, Rajasthan. | |
| 2. His father was India's Foreign Secretary, and his grandfather played significant roles in education and diplomacy, including being a member of the Constituent Assembly of India. | |
| 3. He was a classmate of Imran Khan and Benazir Bhutto at Oxford, where they all studied PPE (Philosophy, Politics, and Economics). | |
| 4. Vikram initially joined the Indian Administrative Service but left after two years due to temperament issues. | |
| 5. He is an avid reader and maintains libraries in Delhi, Mumbai, and Udaipur, focusing on topics like economics, political history, religion, and philosophy. | |
| 6. His job profile at Shell was primarily focused on high-profile networking and strategic business development. |