From Code to Currency—RBI Chief Returns to IIT-Kanpur with Wisdom in Tow

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In a triumphal return filled with purpose and pride, Reserve Bank of India Governor Shri Sanjay Malhotra spoke at the 58th Convocation of IIT Kanpur on June 23, 2025. Speaking to his alma mater, where he graduated with a BTech in Computer Science in 1989, Malhotra inspired the graduating class with a message driven by technological responsibility, ethical leadership, and nation-building.

1. Key Themes from the Address

Innovation with Responsibility: Malhotra emphasized the use of technology not just for disruption but for sustainable and equitable growth.
Digital Literacy & Trust: He referenced the RBI program for securing safe digital transactions and tasked graduates with contributing to India's fintech revolution while safeguarding user trust.
Global Vision, Local Roots: Quoting from his own experience, he exhorted students to be global in vision but local in action, especially in the fields of climate finance, regulation of AI, and digital infrastructure.

2. A Personal Touch

Malhotra looked back at his IIT Kanpur days as the foundation of intellectual curiosity and a tradition of public service.
He. praised the institute for its role in helping India become a scientific and economic powerhouse, and urged the students to be eternal learners and responsible innovators.

3. Highlights of the Ceremony

The convocation was held in two sessions, with over 900 students participating. in the main auditorium ceremony and others following. through live webcast.
Awards and. medals were conferred upon students who excelled, and degrees were awarded for different undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

Sources: RBI, IIT Kanpur, Times of India