Urjit Patel

Urjit Patel, born on October twenty-eighth, nineteen sixty-three, is a distinguished economist and banker with a remarkable career spanning various prestigious roles. He is a Kenyan-born Indian who has made significant contributions to the field of economics, particularly in his capacity as the twenty-fourth Governor of the Reserve Bank of India from two thousand sixteen to two thousand eighteen.

Currently, Patel serves as the Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund, where he represents India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka. His expertise in economic policy and financial management has been instrumental in shaping the economic landscape of these nations.

In addition to his role at the IMF, Urjit Patel holds several key positions, including Chairman of the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy. He also serves as an additional director of Britannia Industries and an independent director of John Cockerill India, further showcasing his diverse involvement in both public and private sectors.