RBI Appoints Poonam Gupta as New Deputy Governor
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Poonam Gupta appointed as Deputy Governor of RBI |
| Appointed by | Reserve Bank of India (RBI) |
| Position | Deputy Governor |
| Predecessor | Michael Patra |
| Appointment Date | April 2, 2025 |
| Significance | Announced ahead of Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting (April 7-9, 2025) |
| Tenure | Likely for three years (as per RBI norms) |
| Professional Experience | Director General, NCAER; Member, EAC-PM; Convener, Advisory Council to 16th Finance Commission |
| Key Roles | Experience at IMF, World Bank; Boards of NIPFP, GDN; Chair of Task Force on Macroeconomics and Trade during G20 Presidency |
| Academic Background | Ph.D. & Master's in Economics - University of Maryland; Master's in Economics - Delhi School of Economics |
| Key Responsibilities | Macroeconomic Stability, Monetary Policy Implementation, Public Debt Management, Financial Market Supervision, International Economic Policies |