Praveen Kant is an esteemed chartered accountant with over 47 years of experience in finance, banking, taxation, project financing, and implementation. As the senior partner of P K Maheshwari & Co., Chartered Accountants, he has established a reputation for his exceptional expertise. Throughout his career, Praveen Kant has successfully handled diverse financial assignments with large groups of companies. He has independently managed significant statutory audits, taxation, and consultancy work for renowned public sector undertakings (PSUs) such as SAIL, NTPC, and Food Corporation. He has also provided his expertise to numerous PSU banks, public, and private sector companies. Praveen Kant's capabilities extend beyond finance. He has independently handled matters related to arbitration, mergers, acquisitions, corporate negotiation, and corporate governance, including those involving foreign collaborations. Notably, he played a pivotal role in ensuring the survival and stability of National Housing Bank following the Harshad Mehta scam. In addition to his financial contributions, Praveen Kant has made significant impacts in the field of education. He has served as the President of Vidya Bharti for over 11 years, furthering the cause of education. He is also the President of Sanskrit Bharti Trust, promoting Sanskrit language education in India and abroad.