Poonam Gupta Appointed RBI Deputy Governor Ahead of Key Monetary Policy Meeting
Key Highlights:Who Is Poonam Gupta?Academic and Professional BackgroundKey Roles and Policy InfluenceGupta Replaces Michael Patra at a Crucial JunctureIndustry and Expert ReactionsNew Delhi, April 2 : The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday appointed renowned economist Poonam Gupta as its new deputy governor for a term of three years, ahead of the central bank’s crucial bi-monthly monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting scheduled between April 7 and 9, 2025. Gupta succeeds Michael Patra, whose term concluded recently.This appointment marks a significant leadership change at the central bank at a time when India’s monetary policy is under close watch amid global uncertainty and domestic inflation challenges.Who Is Poonam Gupta?Poonam Gupta is currently serving as th...