Sanjay Malhotra Appointed as New RBI Governor

Sanjay Malhotra, a seasoned bureaucrat and Revenue Secretary, has been appointed as the 26th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). A 1990-batch IAS officer from the Rajasthan cadre, he succeeds Shaktikanta Das, whose tenure ends on 10th December 2024. Malhotra brings over three decades of diverse experience spanning finance, taxation, power, IT, and mining.

Educational and Professional Background

  • Academic Credentials: Malhotra holds a degree in Computer Science Engineering from IIT Kanpur and a Master’s in Public Policy from Princeton University, USA.

Government Roles

    • As Revenue Secretary (since December 2022), he drove tax policy reforms for direct and indirect taxes, contributing significantly to India’s fiscal health.
    • Previously, as Secretary in the Department of Financial Services, he oversaw India’s financial and banking sectors.
    • During his tenure as CMD of REC Ltd., he led significant growth in the power sector.

Key Contributions

  • Taxation and Fiscal Policy: Played a pivotal role in enhancing tax collections and managing the GST framework, balancing state and national fiscal priorities as ex-officio Secretary to the GST Council.
  • Policy Reforms: Shaped critical policies in power, mining, and IT sectors at both state and central levels, demonstrating strong analytical and leadership capabilities.

Legacy of Predecessor Shaktikanta Das

Shaktikanta Das served as RBI Governor from December 2018, stabilizing markets during a challenging transition following Urjit Patel’s resignation. Das’s leadership saw reforms and monetary policies that bolstered the economy, earning him an extended tenure.

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