Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Former RBI Governor Urjit Patel has been appointed as Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a three-year term beginning on August 28, 2025. Patel, who served as the 24th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India from September 2016 to December 2018, brings vast experience in central banking, economic reforms, and global finance. His tenure at RBI witnessed significant events such as demonetisation, the implementation of GST, and debates on central bank autonomy. Now, as IMF Executive Director, Patel will represent India and other nations in his constituency, strengthening India’s voice in international financial policymaking.