Asjad Husain
New Delhi
Summary
Economist with a Master’s from Jamia Millia Islamia, specializing in public policy, infrastructure, and international trade. Currently leading railway sector initiatives at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), with a focus on policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and governance. Previously worked with the Trade Promotion Council of India on trade policy and data-driven analysis for the Ministry of Commerce. Known for strategic thinking, people management, Communication and a collaborative approach, with a strong track record in delivering impactful, evidence-based outcomes. Passionate about driving sustainable development through research, communication, and policy dialogue.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
Certificate
Work History
Executive
Confederation of Indian Industry
10.2024 - 04.2026
Led CII engagement with Indian Railways, steering initiatives that improved infrastructure development and modernisation.
- Drove policy advocacy efforts, facilitating industry-government dialogue on key regulatory and reform matters to influence policy outcomes.
- Conduct industry outreach to promote investment, innovation, and collaboration within the railway sector.
- Coordinated national and international conferences, enhancing stakeholder dialogue and fostering collaboration.
- Executive – Infrastructure (Lead – Indian Railways), Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
Research Associate
Trade Promotion Council Of India
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Wrote blogs and reports analysing India's import dependence, energy industry, and processed food sector.
- Conducted interviews with industry experts to gather insights.
- Examined trade insights to inform strategic decisions.
- Project manager for knowledge sessions at Indusfood, South Asia's largest integrated F&B show.
- Project manager for Standards Conclave at the Indus Food.
- Facilitated stakeholder consultations with industry and government officials.
Social Media Management Intern
Arting Out Loud
01.2018 - 02.2018
- Running Advertisements on social media.
- Captions and social media postings.
- SEO boosting for the products and advertisements.
- Helping in increasing the reach of the products through media postings and listings.
Research Intern And Volunteer
Yes Foundation
06.2016 - 07.2016
- Primary and secondary survey on sexual and reproductive health.
- Analysed the data from 2 districts in India.
- Organized workshops for awareness of sexual and reproductive health and submitted a detailed report.
Education
Intermediate -
Jamia Senior Secondary School
12-2013
M.A. - Economics
Jamia Millia Islamia University
New Delhi, Delhi, India05-2019
B.A. Hons - Economics
Jamia Millia Islamia University
05-2016
Skills
- Policy & Government Affairs: Government consulting, policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, infrastructure development, industry servicing
- Research & Analysis: Trade research, market research, equity research, report writing, financial analysis & forecasting
- Data & Analytics: Data analysis, data manipulation, data modeling, financial modeling, SPSS, SQL/PostgreSQL, Python, Tableau, Trade Map, WITS
- Business & Communication: Business acumen, marketing, sales, pitchbook preparation, problem solving, presentation skills
- Tools & Software: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word,
- Policy advocacy
- Stakeholder engagement
- Infrastructure development
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Strategic planning
- Industry outreach
Certification
- Python For Data Science, SkilloVilla, 2022-01-01, 2022-08-01
- Data Analytics, SkilloVilla, 2022-01-01, 2022-08-01
- The Stata Omnibus: Regression And Modelling With Stata, Udemy
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Urdu
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Executive
Confederation of Indian Industry
10.2024 - 04.2026
Research Associate
Trade Promotion Council Of India
11.2022 - 04.2024
Social Media Management Intern
Arting Out Loud
01.2018 - 02.2018
Research Intern And Volunteer
Yes Foundation
06.2016 - 07.2016
Intermediate -
Jamia Senior Secondary School
M.A. - Economics
Jamia Millia Islamia University
B.A. Hons - Economics
Jamia Millia Islamia University
Projects
Currently serving as the railway sector expert at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), where I lead initiatives on policy advocacy, stakeholder consultations, and sectoral research. I have supported industry submissions to the Ministry of Railways, facilitated high-level meetings, and contributed recommendations for the Union Budget and key policy reforms.
Previously with the Trade Promotion Council of India, I authored comprehensive reports on international trade dynamics, including import-export policy, and contributed actionable insights to the Ministry of Commerce. I have led knowledge sessions at Indus Food featuring global industry leaders, spearheaded a Standards Conclave on export strategies, and developed a case study for a drone-based food delivery system focused on mitigating urban health and traffic issues.
Recognized for strategic thinking, people management, and a collaborative work style, I bring a research led and solutions oriented approach to policymaking and sustainable development.
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
- linkedin.com/in/asjad-husain
- https://www.tpci.in/indiabusinesstrade/?s=Asjad+Husain
Languages
6,C2,6,C2,6,C2
Hobbies and interests
- Traveling, camping, horse riding, exploring the history and culture of places visited, and reading about historical events and civilizations.
Publications
India's import dependence in solar PV A research report, 2023-09-01, TPCI
Projects
Currently serving as the railway sector expert at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), where I lead initiatives on policy advocacy, stakeholder consultations, and sectoral research. I have supported industry submissions to the Ministry of Railways, facilitated high-level meetings, and contributed recommendations for the Union Budget and key policy reforms.
Previously with the Trade Promotion Council of India, I authored comprehensive reports on international trade dynamics, including import-export policy, and contributed actionable insights to the Ministry of Commerce. I have led knowledge sessions at Indus Food featuring global industry leaders, spearheaded a Standards Conclave on export strategies, and developed a case study for a drone-based food delivery system focused on mitigating urban health and traffic issues.
Recognized for strategic thinking, people management, and a collaborative work style, I bring a research led and solutions oriented approach to policymaking and sustainable development.
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
- linkedin.com/in/asjad-husain
- https://www.tpci.in/indiabusinesstrade/?s=Asjad+Husain
Languages
6,C2,6,C2,6,C2
Hobbies and interests
- Traveling, camping, horse riding, exploring the history and culture of places visited, and reading about historical events and civilizations.