Quick Info
| Profession | Economist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 28/10/1963 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Urjit Patel
29/08/2025
The Government of India approved Urjit Patel's appointment as Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund for a three-year term representing India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka. The appointment returned him to the IMF, where he had previously worked earlier in his career. He succeeded K. V. Subramanian, whose term ended six months early.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Urjit Ravindra Patel |
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| Nickname | Dr Patel |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| BA | London School of Economics, London, United Kingdom |
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| M. Phil. | University of Oxford, England, United Kingdom |
| Doctorate | Yale University, Connecticut, USA |
| BSc | London School of Economics, London, United Kingdom |
Personal Life
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobbies | Reading, Traveling |
| Current Residence | Mumbai, India |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Not Known |
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| Wife | Not Known |
Family
| Father | Ravindra Patel |
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| Mother | Manjula |
| Siblings | 1 (lives in New Jersey, United States) |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Nairobi, Kenya is the birthplace of this individual. | |
| 2. The individual's grandfather came to Kenya from Gujarat. | |
| 3. The individual's father ran a spare parts business in Nairobi. | |
| 4. In 1990, the individual earned a Doctorate in Economics from Yale University. | |
| 5. The individual learned Gujarati and Hindi after working in India. | |
| 6. Known for being a 'jolly fellow,' the individual has a small group of friends. | |
| 7. Currently residing in Mumbai, the individual lives in a small apartment with their mother. | |
| 8. The individual turned down an opportunity to lead the BRICS bank in Shanghai. | |
| 9. In January 2022, the individual was named the vice-president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. | |
| 10. Became a naturalised Indian citizen in 2013 before joining the RBI. | |
| 11. Served the shortest RBI governor term since 1992. | |
| 12. Authored a book titled 'Overdraft: Saving the Indian Saver.' |
