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Poonam Gupta Appointed Deputy Governor of Reserve Bank of India

Gupta, a seasoned economist with global experience, takes on the role ahead of the RBI's critical Monetary Policy Committee meeting.

National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), Director, Poonam Gupta.
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Overview

  • Poonam Gupta has been officially appointed as the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India for a three-year term, succeeding Michael Patra.
  • The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved her selection, emphasizing her extensive background in global economics and policy advisory roles.
  • Gupta previously served as Director General of the National Council of Applied Economic Research and held senior roles at the IMF and World Bank.
  • Her appointment comes just days before the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee meeting scheduled for April 7-9, 2025.
  • Gupta's academic credentials include a PhD in Economics from the University of Maryland, and she has contributed significantly to India's G20 Presidency and other advisory councils.