Kesavan Ramachandran Appointed as RBI’s New Executive Director.

Appointment

On July 1, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) appointed Kesavan Ramachandran as Executive Director, taking charge of the Prudential Regulation Division. Previously serving as Principal Chief General Manager in the Risk Monitoring Department, he brings over 30 years of expertise in currency and banking supervision.


      - With a career spanning more than three decades, Ramachandran has handled key roles in currency management, banking and non-banking supervision, financial training, and administration. Before this promotion, he led the RBI’s Risk Monitoring Department, reflecting deep experience in ensuring banking stability.

     

     

Main Point :-   (i) Ramachandran has served as Principal of the Reserve Bank Staff College, where he oversaw professional development. He was also the RBI’s nominee on the Canara Bank board for over five years and contributed to the ICAI’s Auditing and Assurance Standards Board for two years, enriching his regulatory perspective.

      (ii) Educationally, Ramachandran holds an MBA in Banking & Finance, along with a postgraduate diploma in International Financial Reporting accredited by ACCA, UK. He is a Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Banking & Finance (IIBF)—credentials that support his extensive regulatory responsibilities.

(iii) As Executive Director, he will lead the Department of Regulation, focusing on formalizing prudential norms for banks and NBFCs, reinforcing financial stability. His promotion aligns with RBI’s emphasis on risk governance and regulatory oversight to ensure a resilient financial ecosystem.

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