N. J. YASASWY (b.1950) was the recipient of Basu Foundation Award for the Best Student of the Year from both - the Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India (in 1972) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (in 1973).

Mr. Yasaswy was associated as a Faculty Member with Administrative Staff College of India (1974-80). He was appointed by the Government of Andhra Pradesh as Chairman, Andhra Pradesh State Trading Corporation (1985-88) and Vice-Chairman, Public Enterprises Management Board (1986-88). He was also a Member on SEBI Committee on Accounting Standards.

Mr. Yasaswy is a Member, Board of Governors of the ICFAI University. He has authored several books on finance and investments.