Who is Krishnamurthy Subramanian, and why was he removed just before his term ended?

6 Months Left, Centre Ends IMF Executive Director KV Subramanian's Tenure

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has terminated K V Subramanian's services effective April 30, 2025.

Centre removes Krishnamurthy Subramanian as IMF board nominee six months before end of tenure

Subramanian took over the post in November 2022, and had earlier served as the chief economic advisor to the Union government.

Govt terminates services of IMF board nominee Krishnamurthy Subramanian with immediate effect

The government has officially terminated the services of Dr Krishnamurthy Subramanian as Executive Director (India) at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), according to an order dated April 30, 2025. The announcement was made on Friday through a statement issued by the Ministry of Personnel. “The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the termination of services of Dr. Krishnamurthy Subramanian as Executive Director (India) at the …

India abruptly recalls IMF Executive Director K. V. Subramanian 6 months ahead of tenure

According to the sources, Mr. Subramanian is learnt to have raised questions about the IMF's datasets, which did not go down well in the corridors of the multilateral agency

Who is Krishnamurthy Subramanian, and why was he removed just before his term ended?

Krishnamurthy V. Subramanian, former Chief Economic Adviser, has been recalled from his IMF Executive Director role six months early. No official reason was given, but reports cite tensions over IMF data and alleged impropriety related to his book.

India cuts short Krishnamurthy Subramanian's term at IMF board

India has announced the termination of Dr Krishnamurthy Subramanian's services as Executive Director (India) at the International Monetary Fund with six months still left in his three-year term.