New Delhi, December 12: Newly appointed Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has assured to keep the central bank's autonomy intact. His remarks came while addressing the press on Wednesday -- a day after being designated the top charge by the Narendra Modi-led central government.

"I will do everything possible to keep RBI's autonomy intact," Das said, while lauding the role played in stabilising the banking operation by his predecessor Urjit Patel in the last two years. India Inc Sees ‘Great Choice’ in Shaktikanta Das' Appointment.

"Mr Urjit Patel served the RBI with dedication and played a key role as the Governor. I wish him all the best for his future endeavours," said Das, who takes over the central bank's operations nearly five days after Patel's shock departure.

On being asked to comment on the row which erupted between the RBI and the Centre over the sharing of central bank's corpus funds, Das declined, saying that he would not speak on the issue.

The RBI Governor, however, assured to address all challenges with consensus, after consulting with all the Board members.

Das said the Central Board meeting scheduled on December 14 will take place as per the schedule, despite the resignation of Patel. "We have decided not to postpone it. Things will happen as per the schedule," he said.

Das, a 1980-batch IAS officer, had last served as Economic Affairs Secretary between 2016 to 2017 -- till his superannuation. Among other posts held by him include Revenue Secretary, Fertilisers Secretary and Special Secretary in Department of Economics. After retirement, Das was appointed as a member of the 15th Finance Commission.

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