Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt congratulations to Shaktikanta Das, the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and a proud son of Odisha, for achieving the prestigious distinction of being ranked as the world’s foremost central banker by the esteemed US-based Global Finance magazine.
Taking to the digital platform X (formerly known as Twitter), Prime Minister Modi expressed his admiration, stating, “Congratulations to RBI Governor Shri Shaktikanta Das. This is a proud moment for India, reflecting our financial leadership on the global stage. His dedication and vision continue to strengthen our nation’s growth trajectory.”
Shaktikanta Das received an exemplary ‘A+’ rating in the Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards for 2023, marking a remarkable achievement in his illustrious career. Announcing this momentous accomplishment, the RBI proudly shared on X, “We are happy to announce that Governor Shri Shaktikanta Das has been rated “A+” in the Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards 2023. Shri Das has been placed at the top of the list of three central bank governors who have been rated A+.”
In addition to Shaktikanta Das, this elite group of top-performing central bank governors includes Switzerland’s Thomas J. Jordan and Vietnam’s Nguyen Thi Hong, all of whom earned the coveted ‘A+’ grade in the Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards for 2023, according to reliable sources.
Global Finance’s prestigious annual Central Banker Report Cards commend the achievements of central bank governors whose strategic prowess has outshone their peers, demonstrating originality, creativity, and unwavering determination. The report card evaluates central bankers on a scale from ‘A’ to ‘F,’ taking into account their success in areas such as inflation control, economic growth objectives, currency stability, and interest rate management. An ‘A’ denotes an exceptional performance, while an ‘F’ signifies an unambiguous failure.
Among the distinguished governors who earned an ‘A’ grade are Roberto Campos Neto from Brazil, Amir Yaron from Israel, Harvesh Kumar Seegolam from Mauritius, and Adrian Orr from New Zealand, among others. Meanwhile, those achieving an ‘A-‘ grade include Leonardo Villar from Colombia, Hector Valdez Albizu from the Dominican Republic, Asgeir Jonsson from Iceland, Perry Warjiyo from Indonesia, Victoria Rodriguez Ceja from Mexico, and several other accomplished central bankers.
Shaktikanta Das’s recognition as the top central banker not only brings immense pride to Odisha but also underscores India’s robust financial leadership on the global stage. His dedication and visionary leadership continue to elevate the nation’s growth trajectory, making him an exemplary figure in the world of central banking.
Prasanta Patnaik