Raghuram Rajan

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Raghuram Govind Rajan is a globally renowned economist, academic, and author, celebrated for his tenure as the 23rd Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and his influential contributions to global finance and development policy.

Early Life & Education

Born on February 3, 1963, in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, Rajan studied electrical engineering at IIT Delhi and management at IIM Ahmedabad before earning his PhD in Management from MIT Sloan School of Management. His multidisciplinary academic training laid the foundation for a career at the intersection of research, policy, and governance.

Writing & Publications

Rajan is a prolific writer whose works bridge academic rigor with policy insight. His acclaimed books include:

Fault Lines: How Hidden Fractures Still Threaten the World Economy (2010)
I Do What I Do (2017)
Breaking the Mould: Reimagining India’s Economic Future (with Rohit Lamba, 2023)

Through these and numerous research papers, he has shaped debates on financial crises, structural reforms, and globalization.

Style & Themes

Rajan writes with clarity, precision, and accessibility, making complex financial ideas understandable for both scholars and the general public. His recurring themes focus on inclusive growth, sustainable development, and long-term economic stability.

Achievements

Youngest Chief Economist of the IMF (2003)
Governor of the RBI (2013–2016)
Winner of the Fischer Black Prize (2003)
Author of award-winning works on global finance

Beyond Writing

Rajan is a Distinguished Service Professor of Finance at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and an active voice in global economic forums, where he continues to influence debates on international development and financial policy.

Future Work

He is expected to further explore India’s developmental path and address pressing global economic challenges through both academic research and public writing.