Dr. Pushpinder S. Puniha
Advisory Board Member,Chairperson, Consultative Group on Tax Policy, NITI Aayog
- Public finance
- tax policy
- collaborative governance
- development finance
- institutional innovation
- administrative reform
Provides strategic guidance supporting governance, policy, and institutional initiatives.
Overview
Dr. Puniha brings unparalleled expertise in public finance and tax policy, combining rigorous academic research with decades of practical experience in shaping governance frameworks and tax reforms in India.
Throughout his career, he has successfully led initiatives that enhance transparency, efficiency, and accountability in public institutions. His work in faceless tax assessments has transformed tax administration and set a global benchmark in innovation and compliance.
At Blue Ocean Corporation, Dr. Puniha lends his strategic vision and insights to guide policy discussions, mentor future leaders, and ensure alignment of organizational goals with evolving global standards in governance, finance, and public administration.
Professional Experience
- Chairperson, Tax Policy Consultative Group, NITI Aayog, New Delhi
- Fellow, Bharti Institute of Public Policy, Indian School of Business, Hyderabad
- Senior Advisor (Finance & Taxation), Board of Control for Cricket in India, Mumbai
- National Head, Faceless Assessment Scheme of Direct Taxes, Ministry of Finance, New Delhi
- Head, Income Tax Investigation Vertical, Mumbai & North-West India
Academic Qualifications
- PhD in Collaborative Governance in Finance, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA (2015)
- Master of Public Policy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA (2008)
- M.A. in Economics, Delhi School of Economics, Delhi University, India (1984)
- B.A. (Hons.) in Economics, St. Stephen’s College, Delhi University, India (1982)
Publications
- Subrahmanyam, BVR & P.S. Puniha. Civil Service for Viksit Bharat in the Vision of Sardar Patel and Ambedkar, Business Standard, April 19, 2025
- Puniha, P.S. & Aarushi Jain (Co-editors). Reimagining Institutions: Collaborative Pathways to Social Development in India, Routledge, 2025
- Puniha, P.S. Relational to Transactional Trust: A Bold Leap Through Faceless Tax Assessments, 127 Taxmann 312 (2021)
- Puniha, P.S. Curing the Fear of Paying Taxes, The Economic Times, Nov 20, 2020
- Puniha, P.S. & Gerald Caiden (2011). Putting Public Governance Innovation into Perspective, in Innovation in Public Sector, IOS Press
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