A. K. Bera
A. K. Bera | |
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| Born | 1954 West Bengal, India |
| Occupation | Banker |
| Years active | 1978–2014 |
| Known for | Leadership roles at Reserve Bank of India, signing three successive RBI balance sheets, longest-serving PCGM of Urban Banks Department |
A. K. Bera is a banker from Assam, India.
Early life and education
Born in 1954 in West Bengal, Bera completed his postgraduate studies in economics at Calcutta University. He is also a certified associate of the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance.
Career in RBI
Bera began his tenure with the Reserve Bank of India in 1978, contributing to areas such as public debt management, government and bank accounts, and cooperative banking. His leadership roles expanded when he assumed charge as officer-in-charge of RBI Belapur in 2005. The following year, he was elevated to chief general manager and later served as regional director for Gujarat between 2009 and 2011. Subsequently, he took on the role of chief general manager at RBI's DGBA. From 2011 to 2013, he was responsible for signing three successive RBI balance sheets and earned promotion to principal chief general manager (PCGM) in 2011. By 2014, he had become the longest-tenured PCGM of the Urban Banks Department.
Outstanding achievement
Among Bera’s significant accomplishments was signing three consecutive RBI balance sheets during his time as chief general manager (2011–2013). He was instrumental in the rollout of the Core Banking Solution within RBI. As the longest-serving GM-in-Charge at RBI Belapur, he tackled construction irregularities related to RBI staff housing in Kharghar. His leadership led to the issuance of the 2014 Guidelines on Inspection and Audit Systems for Urban Cooperative Banks (UCB). In his capacity as PCGM, he maintained active engagement with industry experts on regulatory matters affecting UCBs. During his stint as Gujarat’s regional director, he launched public initiatives aimed at raising awareness about electronic frauds and phishing mails, thereby strengthening consumer protection efforts.
Important assignments
- Regional Director, Gujarat, Daman & Diu
- Officer-in-Charge, RBI Belapur
- Chief General Manager, RBI (Department of Government & Bank Accounts)
- Principal Chief General Manager, Urban Banks, RBI
- Chairman, Task Force for Diamond Sector