Amitabh Kant Joins IndiGo as Non-Executive Director Post-Retirement

Retired IAS officer Amitabh Kant (KL:80) has chosen a private sector role after his government service, joining IndiGo as a Non-Executive Director. Formerly India’s G20 Sherpa and CEO of NITI Aayog, Kant was instrumental in key national initiatives like the Aspirational Districts Programme, Digital India, and the Green Hydrogen Mission.

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Published: 3 July 2025, 10:08 PM

Amitabh Kant Joins IndiGo as Non-Executive Director Post-Retirement

New Delhi: After retiring, Amitabh Kant opted for a private sector role over a government position. IndiGo has appointed the retired IAS officer (KL:80) as a Non-Executive Director, reports Dynamite News correspondent.

Kant previously served as India’s G20 Sherpa, was the former CEO of NITI Aayog, and played a key role in major national initiatives such as the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP), Green Hydrogen, and Digital India.

Dynamite News Exclusive: Amitabh Kant chose the private path, not a government role, after retirement. IndiGo appoints retired IAS Amitabh Kant (KL:80) as Non-Executive Director. He served as India’s G20 Sherpa, former CEO of NITI Aayog, and led major national missions like ADP,… pic.twitter.com/Fcd32JGORo

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