Shri B.P. Kanungo took over as the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India today. The Government of India, on March 11, 2017 has appointed him as the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, for a period of three years from the date of his taking over charge of the post on or after April 3, 2017 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Shri Kanungo was Executive Director of the Reserve Bank before being elevated to the post of Deputy Governor.