Archive · 21 Aug 2026
RBI Board Reviews Economic Outlook, Global and Domestic Challenges
The Reserve Bank of India held an important meeting in Chennai.
Its Governor, Sanjay Malhotra, led the meeting.
The Board discussed how the economy is doing.
It also talked about problems and risks coming from India and other countries.
The Board reviewed the Reserve Bank’s different areas of work.
Members also looked at its committees and Ombudsman Scheme.
Several senior officials and directors attended the meeting.
Later, Malhotra met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.
The Reserve Bank of India held its 624th Central Board meeting in Chennai on August 21, 2026.
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra chaired the meeting.
The Board reviewed India’s economic situation, global and domestic challenges, and risks to the economic outlook.
It also reviewed the Reserve Bank’s operations, committees, and Ombudsman Scheme.
Deputy Governors, Central Board directors, and other officials attended; Malhotra also met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.
- Who
- The Reserve Bank of India’s Central Board, chaired by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, along with senior officials and directors.
- What
- The Board reviewed the economic situation, global and domestic challenges, risks to the outlook, and the Reserve Bank’s operations.
- When
- August 21, 2026.
- Where
- Chennai; Malhotra also met the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister at the secretariat.
- Why
- To assess economic conditions and risks and review the Reserve Bank’s operations, committees, and Ombudsman Scheme.
- Meeting
- 624th meeting of the RBI Central Board of Directors
- Chair
- Sanjay Malhotra, Governor of the Reserve Bank of India
- Date
- August 21, 2026
- Location
- Chennai
- Economic review
- Current economic situation, global and domestic challenges, and risks to the economic outlook
- Operational review
- Reserve Bank operations, committees, and the Ombudsman Scheme
- Other engagement
- Sanjay Malhotra called on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay at the secretariat