RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das hospitalised in Chennai

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Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has been admitted to a corporate hospital in Chennai, according to a reliable source. As per PTI reports, the Governor is currently under medical observation. However, further details regarding his condition or the reason for his hospitalisation have not been disclosed at this time.

A Reserve Bank of India spokesperson said, "Reserve Bank of India Governor Shri Shaktikanta Das experienced acidity and was admitted to Apollo Hospital, Chennai for observation."

Das, who has been serving as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India since December 2018, is a senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer with an extensive career in public service. Under his leadership, the central bank has navigated significant economic challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation management, and the implementation of key monetary policies.

The Governor's hospitalisation comes at a time when the Reserve Bank is preparing for its next monetary policy meeting, scheduled for early December.