Shri Shishir Agarwal, an IRS officer of the 1989 batch, brings 34 years of extensive experience in India's tax administration. As Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Hyderabad, he led the Department across Andhra Pradesh and parts of Telangana, overseeing direct tax law administration and enforcement. He served as head of one of the first eight nationwide Faceless Assessment Centres, pioneering the technology-driven, AI-based assessment system in the Income Tax Department. Renowned for financial analysis expertise, he possesses exceptional ability to detect complex accounting practices designed for aggressive tax planning and tax evasion. During his tenure in the Investigation Wing and Central Charges, he spearheaded numerous high-profile search and seizure operations and intrusive investigations. His international taxation expertise is evidenced by his role as Commissioner of Income Tax (Transfer Pricing), Mumbai, where he supervised transfer pricing audits of India's largest corporations and multinational companies. He also served as Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) in Vadodara and Mumbai, handling significant tax litigation matters. Academically, Shri Agarwal holds an MBA degree and possesses prior private sector experience, providing him with comprehensive understanding of corporate operations, regulatory frameworks, and business constraints. This blend of Government and corporate exposure enables him to effectively navigate regulatory compliance and business strategy intersection.