Lord Meghnad Desai, Renowned Indian-Origin Economist, Passes Away

Indian-origin British economist and member of the House of Lords, Lord Meghnad Desai (85), passed away on July 29, 2025. He was a distinguished economist who taught at the London School of Economics from 1965 to 2003.

Lord Desai became a member of the Labour Party in 1971 and was appointed as a member of the House of Lords in June 1991. His contributions to economics and public policy have left a lasting legacy in both academia and politics.