About Speaker
Yogesh Kumar Verma

Biography

Senior officer of Income-tax Department with a 30+ Years of Leadership in Direct tax Administration & International Taxation

A visionary officer from the Indian Revenue Service (1991 Batch) with a distinguished career spanning over three decades in the Government of India. Currently serving as Director General of Income Tax (Investigation), WB, Sikkim & NER having jurisdiction over 09 sates & 01 Union Territory. Nature of job involves overseeing of high-stakes tax evasion cases, gathering and analysis of intelligence and taking suitable enforcement measures.

Expertise lies at the intersection of International Taxation (APA/Transfer Pricing), Corporate Governance (Vigilance/DRP), and Public Policy. Proven track record in resolving high profile tax disputes and drafting complex Advance Pricing Agreements (APA). Seeking to leverage deep regulatory insight and administrative acumen.

Core Areas of Expertise :

  • Tax Governance & Strategy: Navigating complex domestic and international tax landscapes.
  • Dispute Resolution: Expertise in the Dispute Resolution Panel (DRP) and Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) frameworks.
  • Regulatory Compliance & Vigilance: Managing institutional integrity and administrative oversight.
  • International Tax & Transfer Pricing: Negotiating Advance Pricing Agreements (APA) for global enterprises.
  • Team Leadership & Business Administration
  • Public Policy & Leadership: Shaping organizational frameworks through data-driven policy management.

Global Academic & Professional Credentials :

  • Public Policy Management (PGPPM): IIM Bangalore & Syracuse University, USA.
  • International Tax & Transfer Pricing: Duke University, USA & MDI Gurgaon.
  • Digital Governance: National University of Singapore (NUS).
  • Tax Administration Diagnostics: Certified Trainer (SARTRAC/IMF, New Delhi).
  • MBA (Marketing & Finance): Kurukshetra University.

Personal Vita :

  • Service: Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax), 1991 Batch.
  • Retirement: October 31, 2026.

Yogesh Kumar Verma

Yogesh Kumar Verma

Senior officer of Income-tax Department

Be Part Of The Solution

Support GTRi

Bihar does not lack history, talent, or resilience—it lacks collective urgency and sustained support. For decades, its story has been told in fragments, often defined by what it is not, rather than what it can become. Grand Trunk Road Initiatives was born to change that narrative—through research, dialogue, and platforms that bring Bihar back into meaningful national and global conversations.
But vision alone is never enough.

Every archive built, every conversation hosted, every young mind inspired—these are not abstract ideas. They require belief, participation, and support from those who see value in rebuilding something larger than themselves. GTRi is an independent effort, driven not by institutions of power, but by conviction that Bihar deserves better—and can achieve it.

If you believe Bihar’s future should not be left to chance, if you believe ideas can shape economies, and if you believe that change begins with those willing to step forward—this is your moment to contribute.
Support GTRi. Strengthen the effort. Be part of a movement that is working, quietly but persistently, to give Bihar the platform, dignity, and momentum it deserves.
Because the future of Bihar will not be written by a few—it will be built by many.