Mr. Mohanish Verma is a distinguished tax economist and former senior civil servant with over 37 years of leadership experience in India’s direct tax administration. He retired as Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax in Delhi, having headed the Exemptions Wing, also served as the Administrative Head of the Income Tax Department for multiple states.

An economist by education and a tax administrator by training, Mr. Verma has held diverse roles across tax policy, international taxation, transfer pricing, public finance, and tribunal-level adjudication. He has served in senior capacities within the Central Board of Direct Taxes and the Government of India, overseeing complex investigations, assessments, and litigation involving multinational corporations.

He brings global perspective through his engagement with international institutions such as the IMF and academic affiliations, including as a Visiting Researcher at Georgetown University and currently as a Research Scholar at the University of Michigan. His academic credentials include an M.Phil. in Economics from Dundee University, with advanced training in public finance and national security.

A published author and frequent speaker at leading institutions including IIMs and NIPFP, Mr. Verma has written extensively on digital taxation, transfer pricing, and governance. He continues to advise, consult, and write on the evolving intersections of tax systems, technology, and public policy.

At Green Infrathink Foundation, Mr. Verma offers strategic guidance at the nexus of sustainable infrastructure, economic reform, and fiscal governance, shaping innovative approaches that align ESG principles with tax and regulatory frameworks.