Acharya: Commonman's central banker who sang a different tune

A rare ability to understand a problem, find solutions for it, and convince all others to rally along were the key qualities that defined deputy governor Viral Acharya's short stint at the Reserve Bank.

As the youngest deputy governor, Acharya now 45, has dealt with the most technical of the subjects, but never let go of an opportunity to show his connect with the common man.

A few months after taking over in January 23, 2017, Acharya bumped into a very senior Union minister on the sidelines of a social do in the city and the conversation revealed his persona.

Taking Acharya to be like any other US-returnee, the minister explained the pomp associated with Ganesh festivities and how people will be celebrating the immersion processions the next day.

"Sir, I am from Girgaum and I have danced all the way till Chowpatty in such processions," he quipped nonchalantly.

The city boy, however, had to cut short his stay and chose to return to the New York University's Stern School ..