Atanu Chakraborty
Retired Civil Servant, Corporate Leader

Indian West Bengal, India

Quick Info

Profession	Retired Civil Servant, Corporate Leader
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	05/04/1960
Age	65 years
Birthplace	West Bengal, India

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Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 5" (165 cm)
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University	NIT Kurukshetra ICFAI, Hyderabad University of Hull, United Kingdom
Degrees	Bachelor's of Technology in Electronics and Communication from NIT Kurukshetra Post Graduate Diploma in Business Finance from ICFAI, Hyderabad Master's in Business from University of Hull, UK

Personal Life

Marital Status	Married
Hometown	West Bengal, India
Religion	Hinduism
Hobbies	Reading Travelling

Career

Key Positions

1985 batch IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre
Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs (2019-2020)
Secretary of the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM)
Director General of the Directorate of Hydrocarbons
Member of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Board
Principal Secretary of the Finance Department in the Government of Gujarat
MD of Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation
Chairman of HDFC Bank

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He served the Government of India for more than three decades in various important administrative positions.
2. Played a crucial role in shaping India’s economic policies and managing financial matters.
3. Was actively involved in the disinvestment and privatization of public sector enterprises.
4. Contributed significantly to India’s energy sector, particularly in policy formulation related to oil and gas exploration.
5. Resigned as Chairman of HDFC Bank in March 2026 citing differences with the bank’s values and ethics.

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