Indur Ramphul
Mauritian banker (1931–2019)
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Sir Indur Ramphul (10 October 1931 – 2019) was a Mauritian banker and the longest-serving Governor of the Bank of Mauritius (1982–1996). Renowned for reshaping the nation’s financial landscape, he modernized banking legislation, pioneered offshore banking, and chaired the Offshore Banking Technical Committee. He also represented Mauritius as alternate Governor at the International Monetary Fund.[1][2]
Sir Indur Ramphul | |
|---|---|
| Governor of the Bank of Mauritius | |
| In office June 1982 – March 1996 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Preceded by | Goorpersad Bunwaree |
| Succeeded by | Mitrajeet Dhaneswar Maraye |
| Chairman of the Offshore Banking Technical Committee | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 October 1931 |
| Died | 2019 |
Recognition
In acknowledgment of his transformative contributions to Mauritius’ banking sector, he was honored with a knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II on 31 December 1990, following nomination by the Prime Minister. His rigorous leadership and dedication to staff welfare became hallmarks of his tenure.
Personal life
Born on 10 October 1931, Ramphul studied public administration at the University of Exeter (1962–1964) and died in 2019, survived by his spouse and two children.