People, Positions and Obituaries · 2 September 2026

Suman Ray Appointed as Executive Director of Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Exam-focused facts from the 2 September 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Suman Ray was appointed as Executive Director of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) with effect from September 1, 2026.
  • Prior to this appointment, he served as Regional Director for Maharashtra.
  • He has over three decades of experience in the Reserve Bank of India.
  • His experience includes working in areas such as Currency Management, Financial Inclusion, Payment and Settlement System, Consumer Education and Protection, and Human Resources.