Urjit Patel
Urjit Patel is an Indian economist and former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), serving from September 2016 to December 2018. His resignation marked a tumultuous period for the RBI, as it faced escalating tensions with the Indian government over monetary policy and regulatory issues. Patel's tenure was notable for his efforts to address banking sector vulnerabilities and manage inflation.
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Dr Urjit Patel has been appointed Executive Director (ED) representing India at the International Monetary Fund.
New IMF executive director: Urjit Patel appointed for three years; succeeds Dr Krishnamurthy Subramanian
India· 2025-08-29
India's former central bank governor Urjit Patel said that India's 'worst fears' have materialised with the recent announcement.
Trump tariffs: India has 20 days to avoid 50% levies
United Kingdom· 2025-08-07
Urjit Patel resigned abruptly after the relationship between the central bank and the govt soured.
Special post created: Ex-governor of RBI Shaktikanta Das 2nd principal secretary to PM Modi | India NewsIndia· 2025-02-22
