Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Indranil Bhattacharyya as the Executive Director (ED). In his new role, Bhattacharyya will oversee the Department of Economic and Policy Research (DEPR), the central bank announced in a statement.
Prior to this promotion, he was serving as an Adviser in the Monetary Policy Department of RBI. With nearly three decades of experience, Bhattacharyya has made significant contributions across key areas, including monetary and fiscal policy, banking and international economic relations.
He has worked in various departments of the RBI, including the Monetary Policy Department, DEPR and the International Department.
His expertise extends beyond India, having served as an Economic Expert in the Technical Office of the Governor at Qatar Central Bank from 2009 to 2014.
Bhattacharyya holds a postgraduate degree in Economics from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi.
As ED, Bhattacharyya will play a crucial role in shaping economic and policy research at the central bank, contributing to the formulation of monetary policies.
His leadership in DEPR is expected to enhance RBI’s analytical capabilities in addressing economic challenges and supporting India’s financial stability.
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