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Shaktikanta Das
Shaktikanta Das, the current RBI Governor, moved to head the central bank after holding crucial posts in the Finance Ministry. The retired 1980
batch IAS officer was earlier the Economic Affairs Secretary between 2015 and 2017 in the Finance Ministry during the tenure of Arun Jaitley. Das was also a member of the 15th Finance Commission and the Indian Sherpa to the G20 for a year. He took over office from Urjit Patel in December 2018 and has been appointed for a period of three years. Das holds a Masters degree in History from Delhi University and went on to pursue a course in Financial Management from IIM-Bangalore and then received mid-career training from IIM-Ahmedabad.
batch IAS officer was earlier the Economic Affairs Secretary between 2015 and 2017 in the Finance Ministry during the tenure of Arun Jaitley. Das was also a member of the 15th Finance Commission and the Indian Sherpa to the G20 for a year. He took over office from Urjit Patel in December 2018 and has been appointed for a period of three years. Das holds a Masters degree in History from Delhi University and went on to pursue a course in Financial Management from IIM-Bangalore and then received mid-career training from IIM-Ahmedabad.
SHAKTIKANTA DAS NEWS
Shaktikanta Das appointed new Principal Secretary: What does the post entail?
February 23, 2025 5:28 pm
Das joined the Indian Administrative Service in 1980 as an officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre. His tenure as RBI Governor ended in December 2024.
Former RBI governor Shaktikanta Das appointed Principal Secretary-2 to PM Modi
February 23, 2025 6:17 am
“His appointment will be co-terminus with the term of the Prime Minister or until further order, whichever is earlier,” said a February 22 note by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
After six years at the helm of RBI, Shaktikanta Das passes the baton
December 11, 2024 7:37 am
He navigated a difficult domestic and global environment, while ensuring harmonious relations between North Block and Mint Street
Sanjay Malhotra has his task cut out
December 11, 2024 11:31 am
The new RBI governor has several challenges before him, from financial regulation, MPC’s conduct, liquidity management and Trump’s election to greening the financial system and internationalising the rupee
Restoring inflation-growth balance most important task ahead of RBI: Shaktikanta Das
December 11, 2024 9:32 am
In his last press conference on Tuesday, Shaktikanta Das emphasized that during his six-year tenure as the RBI Governor, the co-ordination between the finance ministry and Reserve Bank has been “at its best”.
Fiscal-monetary coordination was 'at its best' in last 6 years: Shaktikanta Das
December 11, 2024 8:20 am
“The fiscal-monetary coordination was at its best and helped us to deal with the multiple challenges during the last six years,” Shaktikanta Das said on social media platform X.
Shaktikanta Das’ 6 years at Reserve Bank helm: Inflation remains unfinished agenda
December 10, 2024 8:57 am
Handled multiple domestic as well as exogenous shocks.
Govt vs RBI Governor tussle: Repeat of the same script at the fag end of Shaktikanta Das' tenure
December 10, 2024 8:08 am
Turf wars between the two sides have played out for years as successive Governors sought to protect the autonomy and independence of the central bank.
‘Calm influence’: Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra next RBI Governor
December 10, 2024 7:26 am
New RBI Governor: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on Monday gave its nod for the selection of the 56-year-old Malhotra as the 26th RBI Governor with effect from December 11 for a period of three years.
RBI Governor: Slowdown in economic activity bottomed out in July-Sept
December 07, 2024 12:31 am
On the demand side, rural demand is trending upwards while urban demand shows some moderation on a high base, he said while unveiling the RBI’s monetary policy here.
SHAKTIKANTA DAS VIDEOS
India’s economy has improved: Shaktikanta Das
February 09, 2016 6:01 am
New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): Talking about the India’s economic growth, Secretary for Economic Affairs Shaktikanta Das said that there has been improvement in the numbers as the economy expectedly eased in the quarter through December. He added that it was quite satisfying and the direction of growth is that basically what reflects in the policies and reform measures of government. He added that industrial growth with special focus on manufacturing showed more positive results.
China seems to be moving towards market linked pricing of the Yuan: Shaktikanta Das
January 07, 2016 10:27 am
New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das on Thursday said the new normal in global economy is uncertainty. He said that China seems to be moving towards market linked pricing of the Yuan. He also stated that YMF has accepted Yuan as a reserved currency. China devalued the Yuan in a move that rippled through global markets. As policy makers stepped up efforts to support exporters and boost the role of market pricing in Asia’s largest economy.
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