RBI Appoints Dr. Ajit Ratnakar Joshi as New Executive Director
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | RBI Appoints Dr. Ajit Ratnakar Joshi as Executive Director |
| New RBI Executive Director (ED) | Dr. Ajit Ratnakar Joshi |
| Effective Date | March 3, 2025 |
| Departments Overseen | Department of Statistics & Information Management, Financial Stability Department |
| Previous Role | Principal Adviser in the Department of Statistics and Information Management |
| Experience | 30+ years in statistics, IT, and cyber risk management |
| Academic Background | Master's in Statistics (Nagpur University), Ph.D. in Monetary Economics (IIT Madras), Diploma in Development Policy and Planning (Institute of Economic Growth, Delhi) |
| Professional Certifications | Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (CAIIB) |
| Previous Contributions | Faculty member at Institute of Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT), Hyderabad; participated in committees on macroeconomic statistics and policy issues |