Raghuram Rajan

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Raghuram Rajan's accolades reflect his profound impact on economic thought and policy. He is the first Indian to serve as Chief Economist of the IMF, and his 2005 Jackson Hole speech, initially dismissed, proved prescient after the 2008 crisis. His book Fault Lines won a major award and reached a global audience. His leadership at the RBI stabilized the Indian economy during a turbulent period, earning him widespread respect.

AwardsRaghuram Rajan has received numerous awards for his contributions to economics and finance. He won the inaugural Fischer Black Prize in 2003, the Financial Times/Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year in 2010 for Fault Lines, and was named to Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in 2016.

Honours & Distinctions

Time 100 Most Influential People

Time Magazine·2016

Listed among the world's most influential people.

Fischer Black Prize

American Finance Association·2003

Inaugural recipient of the prize for outstanding contributions to finance by an economist under 40.

Rankings & Lists

Time 100 Most Influential People

Time Magazine·2016

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TIME Magazine

2016

Time 100

Records & Feats

First Indian to serve as IMF Chief Economist

Historic First·2003

Raghuram Rajan was the first Indian to hold the position of Chief Economist at the International Monetary Fund, serving from 2003 to 2006.