Sanjay Malhotra Becomes RBI's 26th Governor

For the next three years…


On Wednesday, 11 December 2024, Sanjay Malhotra took charge as the 26th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

The Reserve Bank said in a statement, he took charge as Governor for the next three years with effect from December 11, 2024.

Former revenue secretary Mr. Malhotra replaces Shaktikanta Das, who demitted office on Tuesday after a six-year stint.  

Malhotra takes over at a challenging time, with India’s economic growth slowing to 5.4 percent in the July-September quarter. With growing calls for interest rate cuts, his leadership will be pivotal in navigating the evolving financial landscape.

Edited By: Tanvi Walia

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