Aviral Jain Joins RBI as Executive Director

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Aviral Jain as Executive Director (ED) with effect from October 01, 2024. Prior to being promoted to ED, Jain was serving as Regional Director for Maharashtra. As Executive Director, he will look after the several departments for the smooth functioning of RBI.

Professional Experience of Jain

• Shri Jain is a post-graduate in economics. 
• He also holds Certificates in AML / KYC (Anti Money Laundering/Know Your Customer) and Capital Markets and is a Certified Associate of IIBF.
• Aviral Jain brings over three decades of experience in various key areas.
• Which include Supervision, Currency Management, Foreign Exchange Regulation and Human Resource Management.

Responsibilities as ED

As Executive Director, Jain will oversee,

• Legal Department: Managing legal affairs and compliance within the RBI.
• Premises Department: Responsible for the management and maintenance of RBI’s physical infrastructure.
• Right to Information Act (RTI): Serving as the First Appellate Authority for RTI applications, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Significance of the Appointment

• Jain’s extensive experience within RBI positions him well to contribute to the bank’s strategic initiatives and governance.
• His role will be crucial in ensuring effective legal and operational management within the central bank.

About Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

• The Reserve Bank of India, abbreviated as the RBI, is the Central Bank of India, meaning it is the apex body in the Indian financial system.
• It is owned by the Union Ministry of Finance.
• It acts as a regulatory body, responsible for the regulation of the Indian banking system as well as the control, issuing, and maintaining money supply in the Indian economy.

Objectives of Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

• To regulate the issue of banknotes.
• To maintain reserves with a view to securing monetary stability and to operate the credit and currency system of the country to its advantage.
• To maintain price stability while keeping in mind the objective of growth.

Key Facts about RBI

• The first Governor of the RBI was Sir Osborne Smith (1935-37).
• The first Indian Governor of the RBI was C.D. Deshmukh (1943-49)
• Manmohan Singh is the only Prime Minister of India who, till now, has also served as the Governor of the RBI.
• The emblem of the RBI is a Tiger and a Palm Tree.