Ms. Praveen Mahajan

Ms. Praveen Mahajan is a Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company. She was appointed on the Board on July 10, 2020. She holds a bachelor’s and masters’ degree in English and History from the Punjab University, Chandigarh, India. She has over 37 years of distinguished service in the Indian Revenue Service, served as the first woman Chairperson of the Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC). She played a pivotal role in the formulation and implementation of India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST), contributing to the Constitutional Amendment Bill, model GST law, and the establishment of the GST Network (GSTN). Her expertise spans public finance, tax policy, enforcement, and regulatory frameworks, with a deep understanding of industries such as telecom, banking, real estate, and IT. Following her tenure at CBEC, she served as a Member (Administrative) at the Central Administrative Tribunal, delivering significant judgements on public service rights. In recognition of her extraordinary service, she received the Presidential Award for Devotion to Duty. Her career reflects a blend of strategic leadership, regulatory expertise, and dedication to public service.