C. Rangarajan is an Indian economist and former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. He has played a significant role in shaping India's economic policies and has held various important positions in the government, including as the Chairman of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council. Rangarajan is known for his contributions to economic research and policy formulation. He has also served as the Vice-Chancellor of Andhra University and has been involved in numerous committees and commissions that focus on economic reforms and development in India.