RBI Central Board reviews economic outlook and global, domestic challenges in Chennai
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The RBI Central Board, chaired by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, assessed the economic situation, global and domestic challenges, and risks to the outlook at its 624th meeting in Chennai.
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The RBI convened its 624th Central Board of Directors meeting in Chennai on Friday.
Key Takeaways
- RBI’s Central Board, chaired by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, held its 624th meeting in Chennai to assess economic conditions and outlook risks.
- The Board reviewed global and domestic challenges alongside RBI’s operational areas, including its committees and the Ombudsman Scheme.
- Attendees included Deputy Governors Swaminathan J., Dr Poonam Gupta, Shirish Chandra Murmu and Rohit Jain.
- Other board members present included Revathy Iyer and Prof. Sachin Chaturvedi.
Sanjay Malhotra, the RBI Governor, presided over the meeting.
According to an RBI statement, the Board examined the present economic climate, global and domestic pressures, and potential risks to the outlook.
“The Board also looked into the Reserve Bank’s operational areas, such as the workings of its committees and the Ombudsman Scheme,” the statement noted.
Attending were Deputy Governors Swaminathan J., Dr Poonam Gupta, Shirish Chandra Murmu, Rohit Jain, alongside other board members Revathy Iyer, Prof. Sachin Chaturvedi, industrialist Anand Mahindra, and former ISRO chief Somanath Sreedhara Panicker.
Earlier that day, Governor Sanjay Malhotra visited Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay at the secretariat, accompanied by a few RBI officials.
Published on August 21, 2026
