K. L. Krishna

KL Krishna
KL Krishna receiving the Padma Shri award from the President of India
Born (1935-08-16) 16 August 1935
CitizenshipIndian
OccupationsEconomist, statistician, econometrician
Academic background
Alma materAndhra University (BSc)
(MSc) University of Kerala
(PhD) The University of Chicago
Doctoral advisorZvi Griliches
Academic work
Institutions
AwardsPadma Shri

Kosaraju Leela Krishna, also known as KL Krishna (born 16 August 1935), is an eminent Indian economist, statistician and professor who is known for his significant contributions in the field of econometrics. He received the Padma Shri award from the president of India in May 2025.