The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Ravi Shankar as its new Executive Director (ED) with effect from July 1, 2026. Prior to his elevation, he was serving as Adviser-in-Charge of the RBI’s Department of Statistics and Information Management (DSIM).
A career central banker and statistician, Shankar brings more than three decades of experience at the RBI.
During his tenure, he has worked across a wide range of areas, including corporate and banking statistics, the government securities market, settlement systems, debt management, and surveys. He has also been associated with several committees and working groups dealing with macroeconomic statistics and policy-related issues.
In his new role as Executive Director, Shankar will oversee the Department of Statistics and Information Management, which plays a key role in data management, statistical analysis, and policy support within the central bank.
Shankar holds a Master’s degree in Statistics from Banaras Hindu University, a Diploma in Development Policy and Planning from the Institute of Economic Growth, Delhi, and is a Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (CAIIB).
