Gandhinagar: NSE International Exchange (NSE IX) has announced the appointment of Neeraj Kumar Gupta, retired IAS officer, as Chairman and Public Interest Director (PID) of its Governing Board. The appointment, approved by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), is effective from April 1, 2025, with his formal joining dated April 19, 2025.
Mr Gupta, a 1982-batch officer from the Uttar Pradesh cadre, brings a wealth of experience in finance, governance, and public policy. He retired as Secretary, Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM), Ministry of Finance, in 2018. Following retirement, he served as Central Information Commissioner of India until 2023.
A Distinguished Career in Finance and Public Service
During his tenure as Secretary, DIPAM, Gupta was instrumental in steering major government initiatives related to investment management, disinvestment, and market reforms. He played a pivotal role in the preparation of three consecutive Union Budgets (2016–2018) and served as Chairman of the National Task Force for Promotion of Digital & Cashless Economy from 2016 until his retirement.
He also spearheaded critical policy engagements with domestic and international investors, and worked closely with regulatory bodies like SEBI and RBI to streamline capital market operations, promote equity and debt ETFs, and enhance the listing framework for Indian enterprises.
A Strategic Move for NSE IX and GIFT City
Welcoming his appointment, the Board and Management of NSE IX stated that Gupta’s deep experience in corporate governance and finance will be instrumental in shaping the strategic direction of the exchange, especially within the rapidly growing GIFT City ecosystem.
“His leadership will significantly contribute to the global aspirations of NSE IX and the further development of India’s international financial services sector,” the exchange said in its statement.
