Chennai, November 26, 2024 – Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has been admitted to Apollo Hospital in Chennai for medical treatment. Sources confirmed that Das was hospitalized due to a health issue, though no specific details regarding his condition have been disclosed by the hospital or the Reserve Bank of India. The RBI has yet to release an official statement clarifying the nature of his illness.
Das, who has served as RBI Governor since 2018, has been instrumental in steering India’s monetary policy through difficult times, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic and its subsequent economic challenges. His leadership has been pivotal in stabilizing India’s financial system, making his current hospitalization a matter of concern among financial experts and policymakers.
Despite the lack of official information, well-wishes have poured in from various sectors, with many expressing hopes for a swift recovery. Das’ role in managing inflation, interest rates, and financial stability has made him a key figure in India’s economic framework, and his absence may affect the ongoing policy decisions of the central bank.
In the coming days, his health status will be closely monitored, and any potential impact on RBI’s ongoing operations will be evaluated. As of now, it remains unclear when Das will be able to resume his duties at the helm of the central bank.
