RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das Earns Praise from PM Modi for Second Consecutive Top Central Banker Award

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has once again been ranked as the top central banker globally by US-based Global Finance magazine. For the second consecutive year, Das has received an A+ rating in the Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards 2024, placing him at the top of the list of central bank governors.

The RBI announced the achievement on X (formerly Twitter), stating, "Happy to announce that for the 2nd consecutive year, RBI Governor @DasShaktikanta has been rated ‘A+’, in the Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards 2024."

PM Modi Congratulates Shaktikanta Das

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Governor Das for this recognition, praising his leadership at the RBI and his contributions to India's economic growth and stability. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Congratulations to RBI Governor Shri Shaktikanta Das for this feat, and that too for the second time. This is a recognition of his leadership at the RBI and his work towards ensuring economic growth and stability."

The ratings by Global Finance are based on the central bankers' success in controlling inflation, achieving economic growth goals, maintaining currency stability, and managing interest rates. An A+ grade represents excellent performance, while an F indicates outright failure.

Joining Shaktikanta Das in the A+ category are Denmark’s Christian Kettel Thomsen and Switzerland’s Thomas Jordan. Global Finance acknowledged the significant impact of central bankers' strategies, particularly in their fight against inflation, which has led to notable results in many countries.

About the Central Banker Report Cards

The Central Banker Report Cards, published annually by Global Finance since 1994, recognize the top central bank governors for their exceptional strategies. These report cards grade central bank governors from nearly 100 countries, territories, and regions, including the European Union, Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, Bank of Central African States, and Central Bank of West African States.