Nishant Jain

About Nishant Jain

Director at Deloitte India with 14+ years of experience at the intersection of economic growth strategy, trade and industrial policy, and government transformation advisory. I have partnered with central ministries, state governments, and international organizations to design and implement strategies that accelerate growth, attract investments, and strengthen innovation ecosystems.What I Do- Economic Transformation – Crafted $1 trillion economy strategies for Indian state and roadmaps to triple services exports, positioning India to become the world’s 3rd-largest services exporter- Trade & Industrial Policy – Designed cross-border e-commerce reforms, SEZ competitiveness strategies, and economic corridor frameworks across India, Central Asia, and ASEAN- Government & Public Sector Advisory – Advised policymakers on startup ecosystem development, urban transformation, GCC policy, and industrial competitiveness- Global Impact – Delivered projects in South Asia, Central Asia, ASEAN, Kenya, and the Middle East on smart tourism, infrastructure, and post-COVID recovery strategies.My Edge:I bring a unique mix of strategic vision, global benchmarking, and policy innovation to help governments and businesses co-create pathways for inclusive and sustainable growth.

Experience

1. Director Government and Public Sector

   Deloitte

   Jun 2023 — Present · Kolkata, IN

   As a Director in Deloitte India’s Government & Public Services practice, I lead large-scale economic development, public policy, and institutional reform engagements for central and state governments. My work spans economic master planning, industrial and sectoral strategies, startup ecosystem development, services exports, Global Capability Centre (GCC) policy frameworks, and urban transformation programs.I regularly advise senior government leadership on growth roadmaps, investment promotion, competitiveness reforms, and implementation architectures aligned with national priorities such as Viksit Bharat 2047, services-led growth, and regional development. I have led multi-disciplinary teams across geographies, managed complex stakeholder ecosystems, and delivered high-impact outcomes across policy design, program management, and execution support.My focus lies at the intersection of strategy, data-driven decision-making, and institutional capability building—helping governments translate ambition into measurable economic and social outcomes.Some of my works include- Developed strategies for 3x growth of national services exports, accelerated GSDP growth to become 5x and reach $1 trillion mark, and economic corridor performance measurement in Central Asian countries- Led reforms in cross border e-commerce regulatory frameworks in South Asia and enhanced competitiveness of trade facilitation frameworks in South and Southeast Asia- Spearheaded the digitalization strategy for Smart Tourism in the ASEAN region and conducted economic impact assessments for the Helicopter industry.

Education

• Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

  B.Tech integrated with MBA

  2006 — 2011