Q. Who among the following is considered to be the first Finance Minister in British India, who also founded The Economist magazine and the Standard Chartered Bank?
Answer: James Wilson
Notes: James Wilson was a renowned Scottish businessman. He founded the Standard Chartered Bank (Which was merged with Standard Bank in 1969) and created India's first Budget in the year 1860. He also founded The Economist weekly.

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