RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das Honored with A+ Grade in Global Finance’s 2024 Central Bank Report Cards
Washington, D.C.: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das received the prestigious A+ grade in the 2024 Central Bank Report Cards, marking the second consecutive year he has earned this top distinction. The award, presented by Global Finance, was given at a high-profile event in Washington, D.C. on October 26, 2024. The RBI acknowledged the achievement on social media, stating, “Governor @DasShaktikanta received the award for A+ grade in Central Bank Report Cards 2024, for the second consecutive year. Presented by Global Finance at an event held today in Washington DC, USA.”
Global Finance, a renowned publication headquartered in New York, annually releases the Central Bank Report Cards, a performance evaluation of central bank governors across nearly 100 countries and territories. This annual grading, established in 1994, assesses central bank leaders on a range of critical economic indicators, such as inflation control, currency stability, interest rate management, and economic growth. The grades range from "A+" for exceptional performance to "F" for failure.
The A+ ranking awarded to Das underscores his success in navigating India's complex economic landscape and effectively managing inflation and currency stability. With a readership of 50,000 across 193 countries, Global Finance’s audience comprises senior financial officers who oversee investment strategies in multinational corporations and financial institutions globally. As one of the foremost publications in the financial sector, Global Finance regularly honors top-performing banks and financial institutions for their excellence and impact.
