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RBI appoints Smt. Monisha Chakraborty as new Executive Director

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Smt. Monisha Chakraborty as Executive Director (ED) with effect from August 3, 2026. Prior to being promoted as ED, Smt. Monisha Chakraborty was serving as Chief General Manager -in- Charge in Department of Supervision. As a career central banker, Smt. Monisha Chakraborty has experience of over three decades in the Reserve Bank, having worked in the areas of Supervision, Foreign Exchange and Government and Bank Accounts. She was associated with a tec
Key Facts
TypeRelease
SourceReserve Bank of India
PublishedMonday, 3 August 2026
Affected Population~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
GDP: $3.9 trillion (2025 est.)
Key Authorities
Ministry of Electronics & ITTRAICERT-InMinistry of FinanceRBI
Key Stakeholders
Internet UsersTech CompaniesStartupsTaxpayersBanks & NBFCsInvestors
Government Context
NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
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Digital & Technology1215 tracked→Finance & Economy478 tracked→Social Protection1080 tracked→
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