Poonam Gupta (economist)

Poonam Gupta
Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India
Assumed office
2 April 2025
Appointed byAppointments Committee of the Cabinet
GovernorSanjay Malhotra
Preceded byMichael Patra
Personal details
Born
Poonam Gupta

1969
(India)
Nationality(Indian)
Alma mater(B.A.) Hindu College, Delhi
(M.A) Delhi School of Economics
Delhi University
(M.A) University of Maryland
(PhD) University of Maryland
OccupationEconomist

Poonam Gupta (born 1969) is an Indian economist who is serving as a deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of India since 2 April 2025, becoming the first woman to hold the position in over a decade. She has been appointed for a three-year term. Known for her extensive expertise in international finance and economic policy, Gupta has previously held key roles in global financial institutions and domestic economic bodies.