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The document provides information about the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), including what RBI is, the functions of the RBI Governor, and profiles of past RBI Governors. Some key points include: - RBI is the central bank of India and was established in 1935. It formulates monetary policy and oversees functions like issuing bank licenses and maintaining financial stability. - Past RBI Governors include Urjit Patel (2016-present), Raghuram Rajan (2013-2016), and Manmohan Singh (1982-1985). Governors have educational backgrounds in fields like economics and engineering. - The document lists 24 past RBI Governors and their terms, and provides some

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RBI Governors

The document provides information about the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), including what RBI is, the functions of the RBI Governor, and profiles of past RBI Governors. Some key points include: - RBI is the central bank of India and was established in 1935. It formulates monetary policy and oversees functions like issuing bank licenses and maintaining financial stability. - Past RBI Governors include Urjit Patel (2016-present), Raghuram Rajan (2013-2016), and Manmohan Singh (1982-1985). Governors have educational backgrounds in fields like economics and engineering. - The document lists 24 past RBI Governors and their terms, and provides some

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  • RBI Governors: Title slide introducing the topic of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governors, showcasing its significance.
  • What is RBI?: Describes the role and history of the Reserve Bank of India as the central bank of the nation.
  • What is Governor?: Explains the general concept of a governor and their authority in various contexts.
  • Functions of Governor of RBI: Lists and describes the key roles and responsibilities handled by an RBI Governor, including financial oversight and policy regulation.
  • Profile: Dr. Urjit Ravindra Patel: Provides a brief biography and career highlights of Dr. Urjit Patel, focusing on his tenure as the Governor of RBI.
  • Profile: Dr. Raghuram Govind Rajan: Outlines the career and contributions of Dr. Raghuram Rajan during his time as RBI Governor.
  • Profile: Dr. Manmohan Singh: Summarizes the key achievements and background of Dr. Manmohan Singh as the 15th Governor of RBI.
  • List of RBI Governors: Presents a chronological list of individuals who have served as governors of the Reserve Bank of India.
  • RBI Additional Facts: Provides additional information regarding the RBI's financial year timeline and its historical role as a central bank for other countries.
  • Bibliography: Lists sources and references used in compiling the content of the document.
  • Thank You: Concluding slide expressing gratitude to the audience, marking the end of the document.

Dhruv Shailesh Trivedi

SYBBI 353

RBI GOVERNORS
What is RBI ?
RBI is the central bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India was established on April 1, 1935 in accordance with
the provisions of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
The Central Office of the Reserve Bank was initially established in Calcutta but
was permanently moved to Mumbai in 1937. The Central Office is where the
Governor sits and where policies are formulated.
Though originally privately owned, since nationalization in 1949, the Reserve
Bank is fully owned by the Government of India.
What is Governor?
one that governs:
As,
a : one that exercises authority especially over an area or group
b : an official elected or appointed to act as ruler, chief executive,
or nominal head of a political unit
c : a member of a group that controls or directs an institution
Functions of Governor of RBI
Maintaining the financial stability in the economy
Issuing licenses to open new private and foreign banks.
Controlling the interest rates on deposits.
Maintenance of foreign exchange market.
Responsible for leading and supervising primary co-operative banks
which are in more popular terms known as Urban co-operative
banks. He does this through his Urban Banks Department.
Facilitating flow of credit to rural, agricultural and various small scale
industries sectors.
Dr.Urjit Ravindra Patel
(04-09-2016 to date)
Urjit Patel, is an Indian economist, consultant and banker.
He is 24th Governor of RBI. Before he was the Deputy Governor of
Reserve bank.
Profile :-
Patel obtained his Bachelor's in Economics from the London School of
Economics , M. Phil. degree from Oxford University in 1986. He
received his doctorate in Economics from Yale University in 1990.
Dr. Raghuram Govind Rajan
(04-09-2013 to 04-09-2016)

Raghuram Rajan is an Indian economist who served as the 23rd


Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, and is currently serving as the
Vice-Chairman of the Bank for International Settlements. He was chief
economist at the International Monetary Fund from 2003 to 2007,
the youngest to occupy the position.
Profile :-
Rajan has a degree in electrical engineering from IIT Delhi (Gold
Medalist). PGDBA from IIM Ahmedabad (Gold Medalist). PhD from MIT
Sloan School of Management.
Dr. Manmohan Singh
(16-09-1982 to 14-01-1985)
Manmohan Singh was the 15th Governor of Reserve bank.
During his tenure comprehensive legal reforms were carried out
related to the banking sector and a new chapter introduced in the
Reserve Bank of India Act and the Urban Banks Department was set
up.
Profile :-
Singh did his Bachelors of economics And masters of economics from
Punjab university. Did his PhD from Cambridge university. And D.Phil.
from university of oxford
List of RBI Governors :-
K. R. Puri (20 August 1975 2 May 1977)
Sir Osborne Smith (1 April 1935 30 June 1937)
M. Narasimham (2 May 1977 30 November 1977)
Sir James Braid Taylor (1 July 1937 17 February
1943) Dr. I. G. Patel (1 December 1977 15 September 1982)

Sir C. D. Deshmukh (11 August 1943 30 June 1949) Dr. Manmohan Singh (16 September 1982 14 January
1985)
Sir Benegal Rama Rau (1 July 1949 14 January 1957)
A. Ghosh (15 January 1985 4 February 1985)
K. G. Ambegaonkar (14 February 1957 28 February R. N. Malhotra (4 February 1985 22 December 1990)
1957)
S. Venkitaramanan (22 December 1990 21 December
H. V. R. Iyengar (1 March 1957 28 February 1962) 1992)
P. C. Bhattacharya (1 March 1962 30 June 1967) Dr. C. Rangarajan (22 December 1992 21 November
L. K. Jha (1 July 1967 3 May 1970) 1997)

B. N. Adarkar (4 May 1970 15 June 1970) Dr. Bimal Jalan (22 November 1997 6 September 2003)
Dr. Y. V. Reddy (6 September 2003 5 September 2008)
S. Jagannathan (16 June 1970 19 May 1975)
Dr. D. Subbarao (6 September 2008 3 September 2013)
N. C. Sen Gupta (19 May 1975 19 August 1975)
Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan (4 September 2013- Present)
1) The financial year of RBI is from 1 July to 30 June.
2) RBI was also the central bank for two other countries. It played the
role of Central Bank of Pakistan till June 1948 and the Central Bank
of Burma ( Myanmar) till April 1947.
Bibliography
www.ibpsexamadda.org
https://www.rbi.in
www.Wikipedia.com

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