By Saurav Pandey | December 9, 2024
Sanjay Malhotra has been appointed as the 26th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), succeeding Shaktikanta Das.
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Malhotra holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from IIT Kanpur and a Master’s in Public Policy from Princeton University.
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He is a 1990 batch IAS officer from the Rajasthan Cadre, with over 33 years of service.
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Malhotra has worked in various sectors including power, finance, taxation, IT, and mining throughout his career.
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He currently serves as the Secretary (Revenue) in the Ministry of Finance, overseeing significant tax policy formulation.
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His expertise spans both direct and indirect taxation systems, with substantial contributions to policy at the central and state government levels.
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Before his current role, Malhotra was Secretary in the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance.
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His career has also involved leadership positions in the power sector, adding depth to his understanding of the Indian economy.
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With a Master’s degree from Princeton, he brings an international perspective to his roles, particularly in policy development.
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As Revenue Secretary, Malhotra has played a pivotal role in shaping India’s tax policies, strengthening the financial sector’s backbone.
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