Poonam Gupta, a well-respected economist and policy expert, has been announced as the new Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor. Presently, she is the Director General at India’s top policy economic think tank, the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER).
With her strong macroeconomics background, policy research, and international finance, Gupta has already worked at the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Her experience in economic growth, trade, and monetary policies is an essential addition to the leadership of RBI.
As Deputy Governor, Gupta is likely to play an important role in framing India’s monetary and financial policies, especially with respect to economic stability, inflation management, and banking regulations. Her appointment is an important step towards incorporating data-based research and global economic wisdom into India’s financial management.
