Sujit Kumar, University of Hyderabad (UoH) alumnus (MA- Economics, Batch: 2009-11) has joined as Chief Economist at National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID). NaBFID is youngest of the five All India Financial Institutions set-up by the Government of India. As Chief Economist, Sujit will be contributing towards NaBFID becoming research driven knowledge organisation, doing policy advocacy and publications on industry matters.

While completing his master’s degree from the UoH, Sujit was selected by Union Bank of India (UBI) in 2011 through campus placement drive conducted at the UoH. He has last served as Assistant General Manager (SMGS V) at UBI, one of the largest banks in country, leading 10+ researchers/ analysts at Strategy- Banking Research domain. He has 13 years of experience as Professional Economist in financial industry, serving in variety of roles covering economic research, strategy, planning, investor relations, treasury, and offering decision support to MD& CEO’s Office. A panelist on Professional Forecasters survey of Reserve Bank of India, Sujit has been contributing to monetary policy decisions for a decade now. A published author, he is regularly quoted by financial media on macroeconomic and policy developments.

 

 

Sujit is an Associate of Indian Institute of Banking & Finance, Mumbai. He has also benefitted of several executive development programs at leading institutions of country, and overseas including at National University of Singapore, Singapore. He likes trekking, reading literature, and playing cricket in his leisure time.

Sujit recalls his vivid memories at the UoH, “I joined UoH after completing my graduation at the Banaras Hindu University. While the academic pursuit was supported by wonderful teachers, staff, excellent library facility and cross-disciplinary interactions, I also rejoice recalling the vibrant student activities and most unique flora, fauna, lakes and natural landscape of the campus. I cherish my life enriching stay at the UoH.”

Congratulations and best wishes to Sujit Kumar.