The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the appointment of Sonali Sen Gupta as its new Executive Director, effective October 9, 2025.
Prior to this elevation, Ms. Sen Gupta served as the Regional Director for Karnataka, based at the RBI’s Bengaluru Regional Office. Over her distinguished career spanning more than three decades, she has played a pivotal role in advancing the central bank’s agenda across diverse areas including financial inclusion, human resources, banking regulation, and supervision.
Ms. Sen Gupta has represented the RBI at several global platforms, including the G20’s Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI) and the OECD’s International Network on Financial Education (INFE), reflecting her expertise in policy and financial education. She has also served as a Director on the Board of the National Centre for Financial Education (NCFE) and currently holds the position of RBI Nominee Director on the Board of Indian Overseas Bank.
In her new capacity as Executive Director, Ms. Sen Gupta will lead three key verticals — the Consumer Education and Protection Department, the Financial Inclusion and Development Department, and the Inspection Department — guiding their initiatives to strengthen India’s financial ecosystem.
An alumna with a postgraduate degree and an MBA in Banking and Finance, Ms. Sen Gupta is also a Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF). Her extensive experience and leadership acumen are expected to further enhance the RBI’s mission of fostering financial inclusion, integrity, and resilience in the Indian banking sector.
