Sumit Garg

About

Medical doctor turned public servant with 15+ years of cross-sectoral experience in global health policy, tax/trade, and access to affordable medicines. A World Bank (JJWBGSP) scholar and MPH graduate from Johns Hopkins University, I’ve worked at the intersection of health systems, policy, and industry. My career spans roles in Indian Customs, Ministry of Finance, and Department of Pharmaceuticals—leading PLI programs and contributing to India's FTA negotiations and G20 health agenda. I played a key role in India’s COVID-19 response. Passionate about health equity, innovation, and global cooperation.

Experience

• Director (Customs Policy) at Indian Ministry of Finance
  Jun 2026 - Present · 1 mo

• Additional Commissioner at Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
  Jun 2024 - Jun 2026 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  GST Audit

• Deputy Secretary at Department of Pharmaceuticals, Government of India
  Feb 2020 - Jun 2024 · 4 yrs 5 mos

  Pharmaceutical Policy || Medical Device Policy || International Co-operation

• Deputy Commissioner at Indian Ministry of Finance
  May 2017 - Feb 2020 · 2 yrs 10 mos

  Tax Policy Research Unit

• Deputy Director at Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, Central Board of Excise and Customs, Department of Revenue
  Sep 2014 - May 2017 · 2 yrs 9 mos

  Investigations- Customs Act, FTDR Act, NDPS, Wildlife Act etc.