Sanjay Malhotra Appointed as 26th RBI Governor: A Comprehensive Overview
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Sanjay Malhotra |
| Appointment | 26th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) |
| Successor | Shaktikanta Das (Tenure ended on 10th December 2024) |
| Cadre | 1990-batch IAS officer, Rajasthan cadre |
| Experience | Over three decades in finance, taxation, power, IT, and mining sectors |
| Education | Computer Science Engineering from IIT Kanpur; Master's in Public Policy from Princeton University, USA |
| Key Government Roles | - Revenue Secretary (since December 2022) |
| - Secretary, Department of Financial Services | |
| - CMD of REC Ltd. (Power sector growth) | |
| Key Contributions | - Enhanced tax collections and managed GST framework |
| - Shaped policies in power, mining, and IT sectors | |
| Predecessor Legacy | Shaktikanta Das served from December 2018, stabilized markets, and implemented economic reforms |