Age, Biography, and Wiki
Vikram Misri was born on November 7, 1964, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, to a Kashmiri Pandit family. He is an Indian diplomat of the Indian Foreign Service. Misri has served as the ambassador to China and Spain, and as the private secretary to three Prime Ministers: Inder Kumar Gujral, Manmohan Singh, and Narendra Modi.
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| Date of Birth | 7 November 1964 |
| Age | 60 Years |
| Birth Place | Srinagar, India |
| Horoscope | Scorpio |
| Country | India |
Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship Status
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Vikram Misri's estimated net worth is between ₹50–70 crore, which includes his salary and investments. His monthly salary as Foreign Secretary is approximately ₹2.25 lakh per month, according to the 7th Pay Commission at Level 17.
Career, Business, and Investments
- Diplomatic Career: Misri is a seasoned diplomat, having served in key roles such as Deputy National Security Advisor of India and Ambassador to China from 2019 to 2021. He assumed the office of Foreign Secretary in July 2024.
- Educational Background: Misri holds an undergraduate degree in history from Hindu College, Delhi, and an MBA from XLRI – Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur.
- Business and Investments: There is no specific information available about his business or investment activities.
Social Network
Vikram Misri is not typically known for his social media presence, as his professional role focuses more on diplomatic engagements rather than public online interactions.
On 28 June 2024, it was announced that Mr. Misri would succeed Vinay Mohan Kwatra to assume the post of Foreign Secretary of India. On 15 July 2024, he became the 35th Foreign Secretary of India.
Education
Misri attended Burn Hall School and DAV School in Srinagar, Carmel Convent School in Udhampur, and Scindia School in Gwalior for his early education. He completed his undergraduate degree in history from Hindu College, Delhi, and earned an MBA from XLRI – Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur.
Vikram Misri's career is marked by significant diplomatic achievements, positioning him as a key figure in India's foreign policy. His leadership roles reflect his expertise, particularly in China-India relations.
Misri attended Burn Hall School and DAV School in Srinagar. He then studied at Carmel Convent School in Udhampur and at Scindia School in Gwalior. Later, he completed his undergraduate degree in history from the Hindu College, Delhi. He also completed an MBA degree at the XLRI – Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur.
After completing his education, Misri worked for three years in advertising. He did stints with Lintas India in Mumbai and Contract Advertising in Delhi, and advertising film making. He joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1989. Between 1991 and 1996, he served in various capacities in the Indian missions in Brussels, Tunis, Islamabad and Washington D.C. He was appointed the Private Secretary to Prime Minister Inder Kumar Gujral in 1997. Following this, he had various stints in the Prime Minister's Office and Ministry of External Affairs, as well as several Indian missions abroad. he remained India’s Ambassador to Spain in 2014, Ambassador to Myanmar in 2016 and Ambassador to China, January 2019 to December 2021.
