RBI Appoints Ravi Shankar as New Executive Director

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Ravi Shankar as its new Executive Director (ED) and his new role be effective from 1st of July, 2026. He is a experienced central banker and having over three decades of experience. He has been promoted from his previous position as role as Adviser-In-Charge of the Department of Statistics and Information Management (DSIM).

Ravi Shankar’s Appointed as Executive Director

The Reserve Bank of India has announced the appointment of the Ravi Shankar as Executive Director and it effective July 1, 2026.

Before taking this role he served as the Adviser-In-Charge of the Department of Statistics and Information Management (DSIM).

His elevation showcases the RBI’s confidence in his experience and expertise in the statistical analysis, economic data management, and central banking operations.

Who Is Ravi Shankar?

Ravi Shankar is a central banker and statistician with more than 30 years of the experience at the Reserve Bank of India.

Throughout his long distinguished career, he has worked in the several important domains of central banking, including the,

• Corporate statistics
• Banking statistics
• Government securities market
• Settlement systems
• Public debt management
• Economic and financial surveys
• Macroeconomic statistics

His expertise has made him as one of the RBI’s leading professionals in the statistical research and economic data analysis.

Professional Experience at RBI

During his long tenure with the Reserve Bank of India, Ravi Shankar has also held several important assignments which involves data-driven policymaking and financial market operations.

His experience spans multiple critical areas like,

• Corporate and Banking Statistics
• Government Securities Market
• Settlement Systems
• Debt Management
• Surveys and Economic Research

Role in Committees and Policy Formulation

Apart from his departmental responsibilities, Ravi Shankar has also served on several RBI committees and working groups which dealing with the,

• Macroeconomic statistics
• Financial sector analysis
• Economic policy issues
• Statistical methodology
• Data governance