New CEA would be an Indian?

If sources are to be believed, an Indian Economist, not any NRI will fill the vacant post of Chief Economic Adviser. Govt is likely to follow NITI Aayog Chairman's formula to appoint an Indian expert rather than a NRI expert. Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian who has stepped down as the Chief Economic Adviser is returning to the US because of “pressing family commitments".