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Ananth Narayan Appointed as Deputy Governor of Reserve Bank of India.

Appointments | Dated: 17 Apr 2026

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet officially approved the highly prestigious appointment of seasoned financial market expert Ananth Narayan as the new Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. He assumes complete charge of the monetary policy department.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • He officially succeeds Michael D. Patra after the successful completion of his term.
  • He formerly served brilliantly as a Whole-Time Member at SEBI.
  • The appointment strictly applies for a standard operational period of three years.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Appointee: Ananth Narayan.
  • Role: Deputy Governor.
  • Organization: RBI.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who has been recently appointed by the government as the entirely new Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India?

Correct Answer: Ananth Narayan

🚀 Quick Recap:

About RBI Structure

  • Governor - Shaktikanta Das
  • Maximum Deputy Governors - Four