Who is the new Director General of NCAER?

Suresh Goyal has been appointed as the new Director General of NCAER, effective January 5, 2026.

What are Suresh Goyal's plans for NCAER?

Goyal aims to strengthen NCAER's capabilities, establish new research centers, and support India's growth and development agenda.

When does Suresh Goyal's term at NCAER begin?

Suresh Goyal's appointment as Director General of NCAER is effective from January 5, 2026.

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Suresh Goyal Takes Helm at NCAER

15 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Suresh Goyal appointed NCAER's new Director General from January 5, 2026.
He succeeds Poonam Gupta, who led the think tank until April 2025.
Goyal aims to expand research centers and support India's development agenda.

Suresh Goyal is set to assume the role of Director General at the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) starting January 5, 2026. His appointment marks a transition from Poonam Gupta's leadership, which concluded in April 2025. Goyal brings over three decades of extensive experience from both public and private sectors.

During his tenure, Goyal is expected to focus on enhancing NCAER's research infrastructure by establishing new centers for crucial areas like state growth, health economics, and macroeconomics. His mandate includes a strong emphasis on data insights and policy modeling to better inform national economic strategies.

Goyal's prior leadership roles include serving as Managing Director and CEO of the National Highway Infra Trust. He has also held senior positions at Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets, focusing on India and Southeast Asia. He expressed enthusiasm for leveraging NCAER's established foundation to guide the organization towards new objectives and contribute to India's 'Viksit Bharat' vision.