Vishwanathan assumes charge as new RBI Deputy Governor

N.S. Vishwanathan on Monday took over as the new Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor who will be entrusted with overseeing banking and financial sector regulations.

Mr. Vishwanathan, who was Executive Director with the central bank before his elevation, replaced Harun R. Khan, who retired on turning 62.

“The Government of India, on June 29, 2016, appointed him (Mr. Vishwanathan) the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India for three years,” an RBI release said, adding that he has taken charge.