In a landmark appointment that’s catching the nation’s attention, India has named renowned economist Dr. Poonam Gupta as the new Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This major development comes just ahead of the crucial Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting and is seen as a bold move toward strengthening India’s economic leadership.
Dr. Gupta, the first woman economist with a World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) background to take on this role, brings with her a wealth of global experience and deep insight into macroeconomic policy. Previously the Director General of NCAER (National Council of Applied Economic Research), she has also served as the lead economist for India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka at the World Bank, and contributed extensively at the IMF. Her appointment is expected to usher in a more evidence-based, globally aligned, yet India-focused approach to monetary policymaking.
As online search queries for phrases like “Poonam Gupta RBI role”, “RBI deputy governor 2025”, and “economists shaping India’s future” rise rapidly, it’s clear that both the financial world and the public are keenly watching her next moves. Industry experts believe Gupta’s leadership could lead to stronger financial reforms, smarter inflation control, and a broader push for economic inclusion.
With her impressive academic credentials—holding a PhD from the University of Maryland and post-doctoral research from Stanford—Dr. Gupta is not just a technocrat, but a visionary scholar. She replaces Deputy Governor Michael Patra and is expected to play a central role in key policy decisions, from interest rate frameworks to international financial collaboration. This appointment signals India’s growing confidence in bringing global talent into domestic policy leadership, and it reaffirms the RBI’s vision for progressive, inclusive, and future-ready financial governance.

Sources The Economic Times

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