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RBI appoints Neeraj Nigam as executive director

On April 3, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced that Neeraj Nigam has been appointed as the new executive director (ED). Nigam was previously the regional director of the Bhopal office of the bank, and will now assume his new role as ED. The RBI made this announcement through a press release.

With over thirty years of experience, Neeraj Nigam has worked in various roles such as regulation and supervision, human resource management, premises, currency management, and bank accounts at both the central office and regional offices of the RBI. In his new role as executive director, he will be responsible for managing the departments of financial inclusion and development, consumer education and protection, and the legal and secretary units.

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Neeraj Nigam completed his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Barkatullah University, Bhopal. Additionally, he holds a professional degree from the Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (CAIIB). Over more than 30 years, Neeraj Nigam has worked in a variety of departments within the RBI, including Regulation and Supervision, Human Resource Management, Premises, Currency Management, and Bank Accounts. He has worked in both the Central Office and Regional Offices of the RBI.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams: 

  • RBI Governor: Shaktikanta Das
  • RBI Founded: 1 April 1935, Kolkata

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