Rupanjali Karthik, an IAS officer of the 2008 Punjab cadre, was born on 20 February 1982. She holds a B.A. Honours in Psychology and an LL.B. from Punjab University, and a Master’s in International Development from Duke University. Currently, she serves as Director in the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, New Delhi (since 15 December 2023). Her past roles include Special Secretary, Director, Additional Secretary, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Secretary, Additional Chief Administrator, Additional Commissioner, Sub Divisional Magistrate, and Assistant Commissioner (UT). She is proficient in English and Punjabi.