RBI appoints Sudhakar Malli Executive Director

Document title: RBI appoints Shri Sudhakar Malli as Executive Director

Issuing authority: Reserve Bank of India

Reference: Press Release 2026-2027/1241

Date: 02 October 2026

Regulatory and Policy Measures

The Reserve Bank of India has appointed Shri Sudhakar Malli as Executive Director, effective 1 October 2026. Prior to this promotion, he was the Chief General Manager‑in‑Charge of the Department of Supervision, where he was responsible for overseeing the supervision of banks, non‑banking financial companies and cooperative banks. In his new role, he will head the Department of Supervision (Supervisory Assessment).

Banking and Credit

Shri Sudhakar Malli is a career central banker with approximately three decades of experience. His supervisory experience spans more than two and a half decades, including about five years of supervisory work in overseas jurisdictions, and he has also worked in currency management. He holds a B.Tech degree in Mechanical Engineering and is a Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers (CAIIB).

The appointment underscores the RBI’s focus on strengthening its supervisory leadership and enhancing oversight of the banking and NBFC sectors. This content may not be financially relevant.