Abinash Dash

Abinash specializes in development economics, health economics, program & impact evaluation, and microeconometrics. Experience: Abinash belongs to the Indian Economic Service and joined the Government of India in 2009. • Joint Director (Economic Division), Department of Economic Affairs (2019-2021): Conducted empirical research on the health sector, fiscal policy and disinvestment issues. Also studied impact of COVID-19 on the economy using high-frequency data. Extensively contributed to the preparation of Economic Survey (Vol. 1 & 2) in various roles – authoring chapters, procurement of services, publication and dissemination. Also conducted Pre-Budget Meeting in the Ministry of Finance. • Deputy Director (Financial Market Division), Department of Economic Affairs (2014-2019): Was involved in development and monitoring of the Indian Securities Markets; administering SCRA Act and Rules; development of a dedicated SME platform for ease of access of finance to the MSME sector; researched FDI in stock exchanges. • Assistant Director (Financial Market Division), Department of Economic Affairs (2010-2014): Monitored secondary markets, data mining and tracking key financial sector indicators; policy briefs on secondary market issues for evidence-based policy making; and capacity building in the ASEAN and African countries in developing their securities markets.