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Recent discussions in the financial community have highlighted the implications this new appointment has for the RBI's future. Prior to this announcement, there was widespread speculation regarding the fate of the current governor, Shaktikanta Das, particularly following a disappointing GDP print that raised questions about the effectiveness of the RBI's policies. The uncertainty surrounding the governor’s term had led to intense debate about possible shifts in monetary policy direction. Now, with the new governor in place, speculation has eased—at least momentarily.