RBI interviews academics, government advisers for Deputy; here are the top names in the fray

The government has begun interviewing candidates for the Reserve Bank of India's new deputy governor just weeks before an important interest rate decision. The candidates include notable economists such as Poonam Gupta and Chetan Ghate. The final decision will be made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. The new deputy governor will replace Michael Patra.