RBI appoints Sanjay Kumar Hansda as Executive Director (ED)
Mumbai, 3 March 2025 — The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Sanjay Kumar Hansda as Executive Director (ED), effective 3 March 2025.
Hansda rejoined the RBI after completing his deputation as Senior Adviser to the Executive Director (India) at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Prior to his elevation, he served as Adviser in the Department of Economic and Policy Research (DEPR), and earlier held positions in the Monetary Policy Department (MPD) and the Internal Debt Management Department (IDMD).
He also worked as an Analyst for Financial Stability at the Bank of England (BoE) during a secondment from the RBI, contributing to global financial stability initiatives.
FAQs
Who has been appointed and to what role?
The Reserve Bank of India has appointed Sanjay Kumar Hansda as Executive Director (ED).
What is the effective date of the appointment?
The appointment is effective 3 March 2025.
What roles has Hansda held within the RBI?
He has served in the Department of Economic and Policy Research (DEPR) as an Adviser, and previously in the Monetary Policy Department (MPD) and the Internal Debt Management Department (IDMD).
What international experience does he bring?
He served as Senior Adviser to the Executive Director (India) at the IMF (on deputation) and worked as an Analyst for Financial Stability at the Bank of England (BoE) during a secondment from the RBI.
What are typical responsibilities of an Executive Director at the RBI?
Executive Directors generally oversee specific functional departments (e.g., research, regulation, supervision, or financial markets), contribute to policy formulation and implementation, and support the RBI’s senior leadership in achieving institutional objectives.
Where can I find the official announcement?
Refer to the RBI’s official website and regulatory communications for the formal press release and updates.
