Tarun Bajaj Appointed Head of US-India Tax Forum by USISPF
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Appointment | Tarun Bajaj appointed as head of the US-India Tax Forum by the US-India Strategic and Partnership Forum (USISPF). |
| Background | Bajaj is a 1988-batch Haryana Cadre IAS officer, former Revenue Secretary, and ex-Secretary of Economic Adairs |
| Role in Government | Played a pivotal role in shaping fiscal policies, stabilizing GST, and formulating India's economic response to the pandemic. |
| US-India Tax Forum Launch | Officially launched on February 25, 2020. |
| Purpose of the Forum | To provide a platform for member companies to engage with government officials on tax issues, discuss the future of taxation, and improve the ease of doing business environment. |
| Number of Member Companies | Around 350. |
| Objective of Bajaj's Role | To foster stronger tax cooperation between the United States and India leveraging his experience in tax administration and policymaking. |