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RBI names Rojit Jain as deputy governor with sweeping IT fintech and markets oversight
Economy
Published on 4 May 2026
He replaces portfolios once run by T Rabi Sankar
RBI has appointed Rojit Jain as a new deputy governor for a three-year term, effective Monday. He has taken over several key departments previously managed by T Rabi Sankar, while Shirish Chandra Murmu now oversees currency management and payment systems. Jain will also steer areas spanning IT, fintech, and financial markets, broadening the RBI’s tech and market focus.
- Rojit Jain takes charge as RBI deputy governor for three years
- He assumes key departments earlier handled by T Rabi Sankar
- Shirish Chandra Murmu takes over currency management and payment systems
- Jain’s portfolio includes IT, fintech, and financial markets
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