RBI leadership: Sonali Sen Gupta appointed new Executive Director; to oversee consumer, financial inclusion and inspection departments

The Reserve Bank of India ( RBI ) has appointed Sonali Sen Gupta as its new Executive Director (ED), effective October 9, 2025, the central bank said in an official release.

Sen Gupta was earlier the Regional Director for Karnataka at the RBI’s Bengaluru office, according to ANI. With over three decades of experience at the central bank, she has worked across key departments including Financial Inclusion, Human Resource Management, Banking Regulation, and Supervision.

As Executive Director, she will now oversee the Consumer Education and Protection Department, Financial Inclusion and Development Department, and Inspection Department. Sen Gupta holds a postgraduate degree with an MBA in Banking and Finance and is a Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF).

During her tenure at RBI, Sen Gupta has represented India on several international platforms, including the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI) and OECD’s International Network on Financial Education (INFE).

She has also served as a Director on the board of the National Centre for Financial Education (NCFE) and participated in multiple internal and external committees shaping RBI’s policy and regulatory framework.

Currently, she serves as RBI’s Nominee Director on the board of Indian Overseas Bank.