The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced on March 5, 2025, that Dr. Ajit Ratnakar Joshi has been appointed as its new Executive Director (ED), starting March 3, 2025. Here’s a simple summary of the announcement:
Dr. Joshi’s Role:
As ED, Dr. Joshi will oversee:
– The Department of Statistics and Information Management
– The Financial Stability Department
Previous Role: Before becoming ED, Dr. Joshi was the Principal Adviser in the Department of Statistics and Information Management playing a key role in data analysis and policy planning.
Experience:
– He has more than 30 years of experience in areas like statistics, information technology, and cyber risk management.
– Dr. Joshi has also been a faculty member at the Institute of Development and Research in Banking Technology in Hyderabad.
– He has contributed to various committees related to macroeconomic statistics.
Educational Qualifications:
– Master’s degree in Statistics from Nagpur University.
– Ph.D. in Monetary Economics from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras.
– Diploma in Development Policy and Planning from the Institute of Economic Growth, Delhi.
– Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (CAIIB).
