Eminent Economist Dr. V. K. Sharma Passes Away.

Obituary | Dated: 05 May 2026

Highly respected Indian macroeconomist and former policy advisor Dr. V. K. Sharma passed away peacefully due to natural causes at the age of 84 in Pune. He was profoundly known for entirely drafting India early rural microfinance frameworks.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • He had brilliantly served as the chief economic advisor to SIDBI in the 1990s.
  • His academic papers heavily influenced modern MSME lending regulations.
  • The banking fraternity deeply mourned the absolute loss of an institutional builder.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Person: Dr. V. K. Sharma.
  • Field: Economics.
  • Contribution: Microfinance.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Dr. V. K. Sharma, who passed away recently, was an eminent and highly respected professional primarily associated with which specific field of economics?

Correct Answer: Microfinance and Rural Credit

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About SIDBI

  • Founded - 2 April 1990
  • Headquarters - Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh