Mr. Neelkanth Mishra is an engineer by education and an economist by vocation. He is considered one of the foremost experts on the global economy and a distinguished figure in the financial sector.

Mr. Mishra assumed the position of Chief Economist and Head of Global Research at Axis Bank in May 2023 after spending over two decades at Credit Suisse — where he served as Co-head of APAC Strategy, India Equity Strategy, and as India Head of Research.

Mishra is a gold medalist from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur. He graduated in computer science and engineering, He was presented with a Distinguished Alumnus Award, the highest award given by IIT to its alumni in recognition of their achievements.

He is also apart of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India and has been an advisor to several committees, including the 15th Finance Commission and the India Semiconductor Mission.