Fairfax enlists Amitabh Kant as senior advisor
Fairfax Financial Holdings just brought on Amitabh Kant—former NITI Aayog CEO—as a senior advisor.
With his background in economic development and innovation, Kant will help shape Fairfax's investment plans in India, especially across infrastructure, finance, and mobility.
India aims to become $30 trillion economy by 2047
India's aiming for massive growth—projecting its economy to jump from $4 trillion to over $30 trillion by 2047 with the 'Viksit Bharat' push.
Kant's role is all about making sure Fairfax invests in ways that match India's big-picture goals for sustainable and inclusive growth.
Kant's experience and expertise
A retired IAS officer, Kant was India's G20 Sherpa and led NITI Aayog.
He drove major initiatives like Make in India and Startup India, and has a strong track record in digital transformation and urban renewal projects.