RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das hospitalised in Chennai; condition stable

Shaktikanta Das, the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, has been admitted to Apollo Hospitals in Chennai for a health issue. Hospital sources have confirmed that his condition is not critical.  

Shaktikanta Das, the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has been hospitalized at Apollo Hospitals in Chennai due to a health issue. Hospital sources have assured that the situation is not critical. An RBI official stated, "He is fine and nothing concerning. We will issue a formal statement soon." 

"He is now doing fine and will be discharged in the next 2-3 hours," the spokesperson said in a statement.

The government is reportedly considering granting a second term extension to Shaktikanta Das, which would make him the longest-serving RBI governor since the 1960s. Das, who took office in December 2018, has already exceeded the usual five-year tenure typically seen in recent years.

Under Shaktikanta Das's leadership, the RBI has successfully managed several economic challenges, such as inflation and global uncertainties. In a recent interview, the governor conveyed his confidence in India's economic resilience, emphasizing that the country is well-equipped to withstand external shocks, including protectionism, trade wars, and geopolitical conflicts.