RBI Appoints Monisha Chakraborty

Monisha Chakraborty was appointed an Executive Director of RBI from 3 August 2026.

She will oversee:

  • Foreign Exchange Department (FED)
  • Financial Markets Regulation Department (FMRD)

Career

  • 30+ years at RBI
  • Worked in:
    • Department of Supervision
    • Foreign Exchange
    • Government & Bank Accounts
  • Former Chief General Manager-in-Charge, Department of Supervision
  • Also served as Banking Ombudsman.

RBI Static Facts

  • Established: 1 April 1935
  • Under: RBI Act, 1934
  • Nationalised: 1 January 1949
  • Headquarters: Mumbai