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Mar 15, 2024
Inaugural address by Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor, RBI at the Annual Conference of RBI Ombudsman, March 15, 2024, Mumbai
We are holding this conference of the Reserve Bank of India Ombudsmen on a very important day, namely, the World Consumer Day. This event underscores our unwavering dedication to the well-being of the consumer in the financial sector. As custodians of the financial system – whether as a regulator or regulated entities such as banks, NBFCs or other financial institutions – our success hinges not only on promoting the resilience of the system, but also significantly on the value we bring to the lives of our citizens, who form the core of the financial ecosystem. Protection of consumer interest is one of the core guiding principles of the Reserve Bank’s policies and actions. I take it that similar is the case with the regulated entities of the Reserve Bank also.
Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
We are holding this conference of the Reserve Bank of India Ombudsmen on a very important day, namely, the World Consumer Day. This event underscores our unwavering dedication to the well-being of the consumer in the financial sector. As custodians of the financial system – whether as a regulator or regulated entities such as banks, NBFCs or other financial institutions – our success hinges not only on promoting the resilience of the system, but also significantly on the value we bring to the lives of our citizens, who form the core of the financial ecosystem. Protection of consumer interest is one of the core guiding principles of the Reserve Bank’s policies and actions. I take it that similar is the case with the regulated entities of the Reserve Bank also.
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Mar 04, 2024
Address by Governor, Reserve Bank of India at the Digital Payments Awareness Week celebrations, March 4, 2024, RBI, Mumbai
It gives me immense pleasure to be here to celebrate the Digital Payments Awareness Week organised by the Reserve Bank of India. Over the years, we have not only navigated through the fast-evolving technological innovations but also played a pivotal role, as a catalyst, in developing one of the most modern payment systems in the world, be they large value, retail or fast payments. This has been made possible by nurturing diverse payment systems in the country, namely, the bill payments, merchant payments, vendor payments, transit payments, or recurring payments.
Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
It gives me immense pleasure to be here to celebrate the Digital Payments Awareness Week organised by the Reserve Bank of India. Over the years, we have not only navigated through the fast-evolving technological innovations but also played a pivotal role, as a catalyst, in developing one of the most modern payment systems in the world, be they large value, retail or fast payments. This has been made possible by nurturing diverse payment systems in the country, namely, the bill payments, merchant payments, vendor payments, transit payments, or recurring payments.
Oct 26, 2023
Fostering Economic Growth through Sustainable Finance and Financial Inclusion - Speech by Shri Swaminathan J, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India - October 12, 2023 - at the Conference on Priority Sector Lending held at College of Agricultural Banking (CAB), Pune
Shri V G Sekar, Principal, College of Agricultural Banking, Heads of Priority Sector verticals of banks, Members of faculty from CAB, Ladies and Gentlemen. Good morning. 1. I thank CAB for inviting me today to discuss a critical topic that lies at the crossroads of financial institutions' responsibilities and our collective vision for a better, more sustainable world. I propose to briefly discuss the aspect of sustainable finance to begin with before coming to the theme of the conclave, that is Priority Sector Lending, as I believe that there is a strong interplay between these two.
Shri Swaminathan J, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri V G Sekar, Principal, College of Agricultural Banking, Heads of Priority Sector verticals of banks, Members of faculty from CAB, Ladies and Gentlemen. Good morning. 1. I thank CAB for inviting me today to discuss a critical topic that lies at the crossroads of financial institutions' responsibilities and our collective vision for a better, more sustainable world. I propose to briefly discuss the aspect of sustainable finance to begin with before coming to the theme of the conclave, that is Priority Sector Lending, as I believe that there is a strong interplay between these two.
Nov 07, 2022
Journey Towards an Inclusive and Responsible Microfinance Sector
Ladies and Gentlemen, At the outset, I would like to thank MFIN for inviting me to this event. In an earlier speech2 last year in October, I had highlighted some of the aspects typical to the borrowers and lenders in the microfinance sector. These related to over indebtedness of the borrowers, pricing of microfinance loans besides conduct related issues. I had also stressed that emerging dynamics in the microfinance sector as well as the concerns around customer prote
Shri M. Rajeshwar Rao, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Ladies and Gentlemen, At the outset, I would like to thank MFIN for inviting me to this event. In an earlier speech2 last year in October, I had highlighted some of the aspects typical to the borrowers and lenders in the microfinance sector. These related to over indebtedness of the borrowers, pricing of microfinance loans besides conduct related issues. I had also stressed that emerging dynamics in the microfinance sector as well as the concerns around customer prote
Sep 08, 2022
Inclusive Credit: The Next Milestone
Ladies and Gentlemen, I thank ASSOCHAM for inviting me to deliver this talk here today. The theme of this summit - “Financial Inclusion & Future of Financial Services in India - Vision 2030” is indeed contextual and relevant given the challenges we face at this juncture. The discussions around the issue at this summit should generate invigorating discussions and productive outcomes during the course of the day. Financial inclusion has always been an important poli
Shri M. Rajeshwar Rao, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Ladies and Gentlemen, I thank ASSOCHAM for inviting me to deliver this talk here today. The theme of this summit - “Financial Inclusion & Future of Financial Services in India - Vision 2030” is indeed contextual and relevant given the challenges we face at this juncture. The discussions around the issue at this summit should generate invigorating discussions and productive outcomes during the course of the day. Financial inclusion has always been an important poli
Dec 24, 2021
Financial Inclusion Empowers Monetary Policy
Prof. Errol D’Souza, Director, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad or IIMA; Prof. Umakant Dash, Director, Institute of Rural Management, Anand or IRMA; Dr. Supriya Sharma, Partner-Insights, Centre for Innovation Incubation and Entrepreneurship or CIIE; representatives of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF); faculty, students and staff of IIMA; and friends, I commend all of you on this laudable initiative of Financial Inclusion for Rural Transformation
Dr. Michael Debabrata Patra, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Prof. Errol D’Souza, Director, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad or IIMA; Prof. Umakant Dash, Director, Institute of Rural Management, Anand or IRMA; Dr. Supriya Sharma, Partner-Insights, Centre for Innovation Incubation and Entrepreneurship or CIIE; representatives of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF); faculty, students and staff of IIMA; and friends, I commend all of you on this laudable initiative of Financial Inclusion for Rural Transformation
Oct 27, 2021
Micro finance: Empowering a Billion Dreams
1. At the outset, I would like to thank Sa-Dhan for inviting me to deliver this inaugural address. The theme for this year - ‘Revitalizing Financial Inclusion’ is an important issue at the current juncture. The loss of livelihoods and hardships caused by the pandemic calls for a reinvigorated push towards financial inclusion and micro credit for vulnerable and disadvantaged sections of the society who have been worst affected by the pandemic. There exists a strong cas
Shri M. Rajeshwar Rao, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. At the outset, I would like to thank Sa-Dhan for inviting me to deliver this inaugural address. The theme for this year - ‘Revitalizing Financial Inclusion’ is an important issue at the current juncture. The loss of livelihoods and hardships caused by the pandemic calls for a reinvigorated push towards financial inclusion and micro credit for vulnerable and disadvantaged sections of the society who have been worst affected by the pandemic. There exists a strong cas
Jul 15, 2021
Financial Inclusion – Past, Present and Future
I wish to thank the organisers of the Economic Times Financial Inclusion Summit for inviting me to address this august gathering. Financial inclusion is a key driver of sustained and balanced economic growth which helps reduce income inequality and poverty. While we have made tremendous strides in this area over the years, the pandemic has created new challenges and complexities. The financial system will have a crucial role to fulfil the aspirations and needs of our
Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I wish to thank the organisers of the Economic Times Financial Inclusion Summit for inviting me to address this august gathering. Financial inclusion is a key driver of sustained and balanced economic growth which helps reduce income inequality and poverty. While we have made tremendous strides in this area over the years, the pandemic has created new challenges and complexities. The financial system will have a crucial role to fulfil the aspirations and needs of our
Mar 06, 2020
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: Challenges and Way Forward
At the outset, I wish to thank ASSOCHAM for inviting me to their 15th Annual Banking Summit. More so because this is ASSOCHAM’s centenary year. It is a remarkable accomplishment and I extend warm greetings to all those associated with ASSOCHAM. Over the years, ASSOCHAM has transformed itself into a forceful, proactive, forward-looking organisation to meet the aspirations of Indian business. I am certain that ASSOCHAM’s journey towards excellence will continue. 2. In a
Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
At the outset, I wish to thank ASSOCHAM for inviting me to their 15th Annual Banking Summit. More so because this is ASSOCHAM’s centenary year. It is a remarkable accomplishment and I extend warm greetings to all those associated with ASSOCHAM. Over the years, ASSOCHAM has transformed itself into a forceful, proactive, forward-looking organisation to meet the aspirations of Indian business. I am certain that ASSOCHAM’s journey towards excellence will continue. 2. In a
Nov 29, 2019
Rural and Agriculture Finance: Critical Input to Achieve Inclusive and Sustainable Development
1. Mr Senarath Bandara, Chairman, APRACA (Asia Pacific Rural and Agricultural Credit Association), Dr Harsh Kumar Bhanwala, Chairman National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and Vice-Chairman, APRACA, Dr Prasun Kumar Das, Secretary General, APRACA, all other dignitaries present here, ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon! 2. At the outset, I would like to thank APRACA and NABARD for inviting me to give the valedictory address to the participants vis
Shri M. K. Jain, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. Mr Senarath Bandara, Chairman, APRACA (Asia Pacific Rural and Agricultural Credit Association), Dr Harsh Kumar Bhanwala, Chairman National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and Vice-Chairman, APRACA, Dr Prasun Kumar Das, Secretary General, APRACA, all other dignitaries present here, ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon! 2. At the outset, I would like to thank APRACA and NABARD for inviting me to give the valedictory address to the participants vis
Apr 25, 2019
17th C.D. Deshmukh Memorial Lecture
On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, I am delighted to welcome Mr. Agustin Carstens, General Manager of the Bank for International Settlements to deliver the C. D. Deshmukh Memorial lecture, the seventeenth in the series. We are also honored to have Smt. and Shri Atul Deshmukh from late Shri C. D. Deshmukh’s family. A hearty welcome to all the distinguished invitees of the Reserve Bank. 2. At the outset, I would like to say a few words about Shri C. D. Deshmukh to
Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, I am delighted to welcome Mr. Agustin Carstens, General Manager of the Bank for International Settlements to deliver the C. D. Deshmukh Memorial lecture, the seventeenth in the series. We are also honored to have Smt. and Shri Atul Deshmukh from late Shri C. D. Deshmukh’s family. A hearty welcome to all the distinguished invitees of the Reserve Bank. 2. At the outset, I would like to say a few words about Shri C. D. Deshmukh to
Jul 15, 2017
Priority Sector Lending – Status, Issues and Future Agenda
Colleagues from College of Agricultural Banking (CAB); In-charges of Priority Sector Lending in various banks assembled here and my colleagues from various regional offices of RBI who have joined over video Conference- A very Good Morning to all of you! I consider hosting of this Conference on Credit Flow to priority sector by the CAB, a very timely initiative indeed. Such conferences are extremely important as they provide a platform for exchange of views and feedbac
Shri S. S. Mundra, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Colleagues from College of Agricultural Banking (CAB); In-charges of Priority Sector Lending in various banks assembled here and my colleagues from various regional offices of RBI who have joined over video Conference- A very Good Morning to all of you! I consider hosting of this Conference on Credit Flow to priority sector by the CAB, a very timely initiative indeed. Such conferences are extremely important as they provide a platform for exchange of views and feedbac
Jun 16, 2017
Bankers & SME Borrowers: The Emerging Mantras
Dignitaries on the dais; distinguished colleagues from the banking fraternity; members of ASSOCHAM; representatives from the print and electronic media; ladies and gentlemen! At the outset, I would like to compliment ASSOCHAM for the effort in bringing the bankers and the borrowers together on a common platform to enable discussions on various issues of relevance to the MSME sector. With changing times new trends are emerging in every sphere and at this juncture the t
Shri S. S. Mundra, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Dignitaries on the dais; distinguished colleagues from the banking fraternity; members of ASSOCHAM; representatives from the print and electronic media; ladies and gentlemen! At the outset, I would like to compliment ASSOCHAM for the effort in bringing the bankers and the borrowers together on a common platform to enable discussions on various issues of relevance to the MSME sector. With changing times new trends are emerging in every sphere and at this juncture the t
Feb 20, 2017
Financing MSMEs: Banks & FinTechs – Competition, Collaboration or Competitive Collaboration?
Mr. Simon Bell, Global lead, SME Finance, World Bank Group; Smt. Surekha Marandi, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India; Shri P. K. Panda, Principal, College of Agricultural Banking(CAB); Chairmen/CEOs of various banks present here; other senior officers from the banking sector; my colleagues from RBI; ladies and gentlemen! At the outset, let me congratulate CAB for organising this Seminar on the theme of “Coping with the challenges of Financial Technology Innovat
Shri S. S. Mundra, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Simon Bell, Global lead, SME Finance, World Bank Group; Smt. Surekha Marandi, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India; Shri P. K. Panda, Principal, College of Agricultural Banking(CAB); Chairmen/CEOs of various banks present here; other senior officers from the banking sector; my colleagues from RBI; ladies and gentlemen! At the outset, let me congratulate CAB for organising this Seminar on the theme of “Coping with the challenges of Financial Technology Innovat
Sep 24, 2016
Financial Inclusion in India – The Journey so far and the Way Ahead
Shri Santhosh Kumar Gangwarji, Honorable Minister of State for Finance, Government of India; Shri Ashwani Kumar, Chairman, IBA & CMD, Dena Bank; Shri Rajiv Rishi, Deputy Chairman, IBA & CMD, Central Bank of India; Dr. Madnesh Kumar Mishra, JS(DFS) & Mission Director-Financial Inclusion, GOI; delegates to the Workshop; ladies and gentleman! At the outset, I would like to compliment Department of Financial services, GOI and IBA for organizing this workshop o
Shri S. S. Mundra, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri Santhosh Kumar Gangwarji, Honorable Minister of State for Finance, Government of India; Shri Ashwani Kumar, Chairman, IBA & CMD, Dena Bank; Shri Rajiv Rishi, Deputy Chairman, IBA & CMD, Central Bank of India; Dr. Madnesh Kumar Mishra, JS(DFS) & Mission Director-Financial Inclusion, GOI; delegates to the Workshop; ladies and gentleman! At the outset, I would like to compliment Department of Financial services, GOI and IBA for organizing this workshop o
Jul 18, 2016
The Changing Paradigm for Financial Inclusion
Thank you for inviting me to address this seminar on equity, access, and inclusion. Financial inclusion is about (a) the broadening of financial services to those people and enterprises who do not have access to financial services sector ; (b) the deepening of financial services for those who have minimal financial services; and (c) greater financial literacy and consumer protection so that those who are offered financial products can make appropriate choices. The imp
Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Thank you for inviting me to address this seminar on equity, access, and inclusion. Financial inclusion is about (a) the broadening of financial services to those people and enterprises who do not have access to financial services sector ; (b) the deepening of financial services for those who have minimal financial services; and (c) greater financial literacy and consumer protection so that those who are offered financial products can make appropriate choices. The imp
Apr 07, 2016
Empowering MSMEs: Issues & Challenges
Shri Rajkumar Dhoot, Member of Parliament; Shri K.K. Jalan, Secretary, Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India; Shri Ashwani Kumar Chairman, Indian Banks’ Association & CMD, Dena Bank; Dr. Kshatrapati Shivaji, Chairman & Managing Director, SIDBI; Shri Sunil Kanoria, President, Assocham; dignitaries on the dais; distinguished colleagues from the banking fraternity; members of Assocham; representatives of the print and electronic media; ladies and gentlemen! Bringing t
Shri S. S. Mundra, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri Rajkumar Dhoot, Member of Parliament; Shri K.K. Jalan, Secretary, Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India; Shri Ashwani Kumar Chairman, Indian Banks’ Association & CMD, Dena Bank; Dr. Kshatrapati Shivaji, Chairman & Managing Director, SIDBI; Shri Sunil Kanoria, President, Assocham; dignitaries on the dais; distinguished colleagues from the banking fraternity; members of Assocham; representatives of the print and electronic media; ladies and gentlemen! Bringing t
Sep 16, 2015
Financing India’s Growth - Challenges and Way Ahead
Shri Yaduvendra Mathur, Chairman & Managing Director, Export Import Bank of India; Shri Sunil Srivastava, Dy Managing Director, State Bank of India; Shri Alok Shriram, President , PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI); Shri Sanjeev Gupta, Chairman, Banking Committee, PHDCCI; delegates to the Summit; members of the print and electronic media; ladies and gentlemen! I am grateful to the PHD Chamber for inviting me to deliver the keynote address on a very impo
Shri S. S. Mundra, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri Yaduvendra Mathur, Chairman & Managing Director, Export Import Bank of India; Shri Sunil Srivastava, Dy Managing Director, State Bank of India; Shri Alok Shriram, President , PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI); Shri Sanjeev Gupta, Chairman, Banking Committee, PHDCCI; delegates to the Summit; members of the print and electronic media; ladies and gentlemen! I am grateful to the PHD Chamber for inviting me to deliver the keynote address on a very impo
Aug 25, 2015
Disruptive Innovation and Inclusive Growth – Some Random Thoughts
Friends, Disruptive Innovation 2. By this time, I am sure, you all have heard any number of times through these two days what a disruptive innovation is. Let me make you hear that one more time that it is an innovation that helps create a new market and value network and eventually disrupts an existing market and value network over a few years, displacing an earlier technology. 3. The theory of disruptive innovation was invented by Clayton Christensen, of Harvard Busi
Shri R. Gandhi, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Friends, Disruptive Innovation 2. By this time, I am sure, you all have heard any number of times through these two days what a disruptive innovation is. Let me make you hear that one more time that it is an innovation that helps create a new market and value network and eventually disrupts an existing market and value network over a few years, displacing an earlier technology. 3. The theory of disruptive innovation was invented by Clayton Christensen, of Harvard Busi
Jun 30, 2015
Financial Education: Basics and Beyond
Shri P. K. Panda, Principal, CAB; Shri Sandip Ghose, Director, NiSM; delegates to Conference; my colleagues at RBI and friends from the banking fraternity! It is a pleasure to be here this morning to deliver the keynote address at this Conference on Financial Literacy. I understand that it is quite a heterogeneous group with representation of various stake holders in the field of financial inclusion, literacy and consumer protection and hence, I believe you would have
Shri S. S. Mundra, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri P. K. Panda, Principal, CAB; Shri Sandip Ghose, Director, NiSM; delegates to Conference; my colleagues at RBI and friends from the banking fraternity! It is a pleasure to be here this morning to deliver the keynote address at this Conference on Financial Literacy. I understand that it is quite a heterogeneous group with representation of various stake holders in the field of financial inclusion, literacy and consumer protection and hence, I believe you would have
Apr 20, 2015
Differentiated Banks: Design Challenges
In a dynamic growth-oriented economy, the financial sector needs to keep pace with the demands of the real sector. It is crucial that the financial system is flexible and competitive to cope with multiple objectives and demands made on it by various constituents of the economy. The financial sector comes of age when it has diverse institutions, catering to different segments, ranging from retail to wholesale, micro-finance to project finance, nurturing specific sector
Shri R. Gandhi, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
In a dynamic growth-oriented economy, the financial sector needs to keep pace with the demands of the real sector. It is crucial that the financial system is flexible and competitive to cope with multiple objectives and demands made on it by various constituents of the economy. The financial sector comes of age when it has diverse institutions, catering to different segments, ranging from retail to wholesale, micro-finance to project finance, nurturing specific sector
Apr 02, 2015
RBI celebrates its 80th Anniversary
Prime Minister urges Banking Fraternity to set Goals for Next 20 Years to remove India's Poverty Opening remarks by Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India Prime Minister's remarks Prime Minister's remarks full text in Hindi Video recording of inaugural function of RBI celebrating completion of its 80th year
Prime Minister urges Banking Fraternity to set Goals for Next 20 Years to remove India's Poverty Opening remarks by Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India Prime Minister's remarks Prime Minister's remarks full text in Hindi Video recording of inaugural function of RBI celebrating completion of its 80th year
Apr 02, 2015
RBI celebrates its 80th Anniversary
आदरणीय प्रधान मंत्री श्री नरेंद्र मोदी जी, महाराष्ट्र गवर्नर श्री विद्यासाग्गर जी, वित्त मंत्री श्री अरुण जैटली जी, मुख्य मंत्री श्री देवेंद्र फड्नवीस, अन्य विशिष्ट अतिथिगण, मेरे RBI के साथियों, देवियों और सज्जनों। आज भारतीय रिज़र्व बैंक ने अस्सी वर्ष पूरे कर लिए हैं। आदमी के जीवन में अस्सी वर्ष काफी लंबा समय होता है। दक्षिण भारत में अस्सी वर्ष पूरे करने पर सदाभिषेकम नाम से एक समारोह मनाया जाता है। तो एक तरह से आज हम भारतीय रिज़र्व बैंक का सदाभिषेकम मना रहें है। लेकिन
Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
आदरणीय प्रधान मंत्री श्री नरेंद्र मोदी जी, महाराष्ट्र गवर्नर श्री विद्यासाग्गर जी, वित्त मंत्री श्री अरुण जैटली जी, मुख्य मंत्री श्री देवेंद्र फड्नवीस, अन्य विशिष्ट अतिथिगण, मेरे RBI के साथियों, देवियों और सज्जनों। आज भारतीय रिज़र्व बैंक ने अस्सी वर्ष पूरे कर लिए हैं। आदमी के जीवन में अस्सी वर्ष काफी लंबा समय होता है। दक्षिण भारत में अस्सी वर्ष पूरे करने पर सदाभिषेकम नाम से एक समारोह मनाया जाता है। तो एक तरह से आज हम भारतीय रिज़र्व बैंक का सदाभिषेकम मना रहें है। लेकिन
Mar 20, 2015
Defeating Poverty: Issues and Challenges
Mr. Sameer Kochhar, Chairman, Skoch Group; other dignitaries on the dais and in the audience; delegates to the Summit; members of the print and electronic media; ladies and gentlemen! It is a pleasure and privilege for me to be present here today at the inaugural session of the 39th Skoch Summit on the theme of ‘Defeating Poverty’. The theme of this conference is extremely relevant at the current juncture when the groundwork on linking each household to the banking se
Shri S. S. Mundra, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Sameer Kochhar, Chairman, Skoch Group; other dignitaries on the dais and in the audience; delegates to the Summit; members of the print and electronic media; ladies and gentlemen! It is a pleasure and privilege for me to be present here today at the inaugural session of the 39th Skoch Summit on the theme of ‘Defeating Poverty’. The theme of this conference is extremely relevant at the current juncture when the groundwork on linking each household to the banking se
Feb 20, 2015
Democracy, Inclusion, and Prosperity
Thank you for inviting me to this Festival of Ideas. Since this festival is about ideas, I am not going to tax you with the Reserve Bank’s views on monetary policy, which are, by now, well known. Instead, I want to talk about something I have been studying for many years, the development of a liberal market democracy. In doing this, I will wear my hat as a professor in the field known as political economy, and discard my RBI hat for the time being. If you came here ex
Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Thank you for inviting me to this Festival of Ideas. Since this festival is about ideas, I am not going to tax you with the Reserve Bank’s views on monetary policy, which are, by now, well known. Instead, I want to talk about something I have been studying for many years, the development of a liberal market democracy. In doing this, I will wear my hat as a professor in the field known as political economy, and discard my RBI hat for the time being. If you came here ex
Oct 07, 2014
Role of Financial Sector in Spurring Growth and Expanding Financial Inclusion in North Eastern Region
Introduction The North Eastern Region (NER) of India constitutes eight states namely Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim1.The NER is a unique socio-cultural segment in the country, richly endowed with natural resources with fertile land, identified as one of the most bio-diverse regions in the World. However, the development of the NER has lagged the rest of the country. The task of development of NER emanating from its
Shri P. Vijaya Bhaskar, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Introduction The North Eastern Region (NER) of India constitutes eight states namely Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim1.The NER is a unique socio-cultural segment in the country, richly endowed with natural resources with fertile land, identified as one of the most bio-diverse regions in the World. However, the development of the NER has lagged the rest of the country. The task of development of NER emanating from its
Sep 16, 2014
Re-emphasizing the Role of Compliance Function In Banks
Shri G. Gopalakrishna, Director, CAFRAL; Shri P.R. Ravi Mohan, Chief General Manager-in-Charge, Department of Banking Supervision, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the conference participants! It is a pleasure for me to deliver the keynote address at this Conference of senior representatives of the compliance departments of commercial banks. Across the globe, it is an accepted fact that compliance is an area that warrants considerable attention. In recent times, the em
Shri S. S. Mundra, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri G. Gopalakrishna, Director, CAFRAL; Shri P.R. Ravi Mohan, Chief General Manager-in-Charge, Department of Banking Supervision, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the conference participants! It is a pleasure for me to deliver the keynote address at this Conference of senior representatives of the compliance departments of commercial banks. Across the globe, it is an accepted fact that compliance is an area that warrants considerable attention. In recent times, the em
Sep 02, 2014
Financial Intermediation for All – Economic Growth with Equity
At the very outset, I thank Dun & Bradstreet for the kind invitation to address the Financial Inclusion conclave today. I attach a great deal of value to this interaction. Financial Inclusion Financial Inclusion is defined as the process of ensuring access to appropriate financial products and services needed by all sections of the society in general and vulnerable groups such as weaker sections and low income groups in particular at an affordable cost in a fair a
Dr. (Smt.) Deepali Pant Joshi, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
At the very outset, I thank Dun & Bradstreet for the kind invitation to address the Financial Inclusion conclave today. I attach a great deal of value to this interaction. Financial Inclusion Financial Inclusion is defined as the process of ensuring access to appropriate financial products and services needed by all sections of the society in general and vulnerable groups such as weaker sections and low income groups in particular at an affordable cost in a fair a
Aug 11, 2014
Finance and Opportunity in India
The late Mr. Lalit Doshi was an IAS officer who passed away at the young age of 52 in 1994. He had a distinguished official career even though it was cruelly cut short. Lalit Doshi was one of those bureaucrats who have constituted the steel frame of this country. It was said of him: "He always had a smile on his face irrespective of the magnitude and the tension of work". In these days where work seems perpetual and overwhelming, he sounds like someone who it would ha
Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
The late Mr. Lalit Doshi was an IAS officer who passed away at the young age of 52 in 1994. He had a distinguished official career even though it was cruelly cut short. Lalit Doshi was one of those bureaucrats who have constituted the steel frame of this country. It was said of him: "He always had a smile on his face irrespective of the magnitude and the tension of work". In these days where work seems perpetual and overwhelming, he sounds like someone who it would ha
Jul 25, 2014
Rural Finance: Issues & Challenges
At the outset, I thank National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) for inviting me to this esteemed gathering of experts in the field of rural finance. I am happy that NABARD has organised this National Seminar to mark the completion of 32 years of its existence. Built upon the legacy of Agricultural Credit Department of the Reserve Bank of India and the Agriculture Refinance Development Corporation (ARDC), NABARD today has carved for itself a special
Shri Harun R Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
At the outset, I thank National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) for inviting me to this esteemed gathering of experts in the field of rural finance. I am happy that NABARD has organised this National Seminar to mark the completion of 32 years of its existence. Built upon the legacy of Agricultural Credit Department of the Reserve Bank of India and the Agriculture Refinance Development Corporation (ARDC), NABARD today has carved for itself a special
Apr 16, 2014
Role of Banking in Development Lead Bank Scheme Development Initiatives by RBI
Dr. (Smt.) Deepali Pant Joshi, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Apr 01, 2014
Inclusion, Growth and Governance- Issues and Way Forward
Lord Meghnad Desai, Professor Emeritus, London School of Economics; Shri Rana Kapoor, Managing Director & CEO, Yes Bank and President, ASSOCHAM; Shri Sameer Kochhar, Chairman, SKOCH Group; members of the print and electronic media; ladies and gentlemen! It is a pleasure and privilege for me to be present here today at the inaugural session of this SKOCH Summit which features the theme of ‘Inclusion, Growth and Governance’. The theme of the conference is particular
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Lord Meghnad Desai, Professor Emeritus, London School of Economics; Shri Rana Kapoor, Managing Director & CEO, Yes Bank and President, ASSOCHAM; Shri Sameer Kochhar, Chairman, SKOCH Group; members of the print and electronic media; ladies and gentlemen! It is a pleasure and privilege for me to be present here today at the inaugural session of this SKOCH Summit which features the theme of ‘Inclusion, Growth and Governance’. The theme of the conference is particular
Mar 25, 2014
Strengthening and Revitalising Rural Cooperative Credit Delivery System
1. I am extremely happy to be with you today and thank Dr. Harsh Kumar Bhanwala, Chairman, NABARD and the organizers of this National Meet of State Cooperative Banks for inviting me to share the Reserve Bank's perspectives. 2. Since inception the Indian Cooperative movement was initiated by the Government to align the rural credit system with the objectives of development planning. The RBI played an important role. The RBI's concern and involvement in the sphere of ru
Dr. (Smt.) Deepali Pant Joshi, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
1. I am extremely happy to be with you today and thank Dr. Harsh Kumar Bhanwala, Chairman, NABARD and the organizers of this National Meet of State Cooperative Banks for inviting me to share the Reserve Bank's perspectives. 2. Since inception the Indian Cooperative movement was initiated by the Government to align the rural credit system with the objectives of development planning. The RBI played an important role. The RBI's concern and involvement in the sphere of ru
Mar 04, 2014
Financial Inclusion - The Indian Model – Challenges and Prospects
Dr. (Smt.) Deepali Pant Joshi, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Feb 13, 2014
Inclusive Growth and the Role Technology Can Play in It
Thank you for inviting me to speak here today. Shri D.R. Gadgil is well known not only as an economist but also as a great educationist and a statesman, having served as a member of Rajya Sabha. We all know of the great contribution he made towards the distribution of plan transfers amongst the Indian states through the famous ‘Gadgil Formula’. The Gadgil formula attempted to ensure that there was objectivity in distribution of funds amongst the states in India. He wr
Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Thank you for inviting me to speak here today. Shri D.R. Gadgil is well known not only as an economist but also as a great educationist and a statesman, having served as a member of Rajya Sabha. We all know of the great contribution he made towards the distribution of plan transfers amongst the Indian states through the famous ‘Gadgil Formula’. The Gadgil formula attempted to ensure that there was objectivity in distribution of funds amongst the states in India. He wr
Feb 12, 2014
Financial Inclusion: Technology, Institutions and Policies
Distinguished members of NASSCOM and distinguished guests: Thank you for inviting me to speak here today. The Indian information and communications technology industry that you represent has a proud history of accomplishment. You have done India great service, not just by creating a world class industry but also by showing the rest of us what is possible. I am hopeful that financial firms can join hands with you to build a technology-enabled financial sector that can
Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Distinguished members of NASSCOM and distinguished guests: Thank you for inviting me to speak here today. The Indian information and communications technology industry that you represent has a proud history of accomplishment. You have done India great service, not just by creating a world class industry but also by showing the rest of us what is possible. I am hopeful that financial firms can join hands with you to build a technology-enabled financial sector that can
Jan 29, 2014
Strategy adopted for Financial Inclusion
One of the major challenges for next decade or more to banks in the country is to capture the banking business of over 50% population of this country of over 1.2 billion people. Poor people need to be provided with access to financial products at low transaction cost. They need to be provided assistance on the demand side (in terms of financial awareness and literacy) as well as on the supply side (in the form of availability of customized financial products). Taking
Dr. (Smt.) Deepali Pant Joshi, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
One of the major challenges for next decade or more to banks in the country is to capture the banking business of over 50% population of this country of over 1.2 billion people. Poor people need to be provided with access to financial products at low transaction cost. They need to be provided assistance on the demand side (in terms of financial awareness and literacy) as well as on the supply side (in the form of availability of customized financial products). Taking
Dec 10, 2013
Financial Inclusion in India – An Assessment
“Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice. It is the protection of a fundamental human right, the right to dignity and a decent life. While poverty persists, there is no true freedom. Sometimes it falls upon a generation to be great. You can be that great generation. Let your greatness blossom. Of course, the task will not be easy. But not to do this would be a crime against humanity, against which I ask all humanity now to rise up." - N
Shri P. Vijaya Bhaskar, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
“Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice. It is the protection of a fundamental human right, the right to dignity and a decent life. While poverty persists, there is no true freedom. Sometimes it falls upon a generation to be great. You can be that great generation. Let your greatness blossom. Of course, the task will not be easy. But not to do this would be a crime against humanity, against which I ask all humanity now to rise up." - N
Dec 09, 2013
Moving Financial Capability Forward: Innovation Scale and Impact
Dear friends , I am honoured to be here today at the tenth anniversary of the summit on financial literacy and thank Citi and FT for having me here, and of course, my friend David Pilling for the opportunity to share the India experience. David we are out of the woods! I confirm this. As all the people in this room know, financial literacy has emerged as a focus area for policy makers all across the globe, in the wake of the global financial crisis. Financial literacy
Dr. (Smt.) Deepali Pant Joshi, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Dear friends , I am honoured to be here today at the tenth anniversary of the summit on financial literacy and thank Citi and FT for having me here, and of course, my friend David Pilling for the opportunity to share the India experience. David we are out of the woods! I confirm this. As all the people in this room know, financial literacy has emerged as a focus area for policy makers all across the globe, in the wake of the global financial crisis. Financial literacy
Nov 29, 2013
Financial Inclusion - Journey so far and Road Ahead
1. Mr Tamal Bandopadhyay Deputy Managing Director, Mr Sukumar, Editor Mint, distinguished guests ,ladies and gentlemen ,at the very outset let me say that I am extremely happy to be here with you this beautiful evening and thank the Editor Mint for having me here, to share with you the RBI perspectives on the Financial Inclusion. I extend warm congratulations to Mint on celebrating a decade of engagement with these issues which concern us all. 2. Dr. Raghuram Rajan, h
Dr. (Smt.) Deepali Pant Joshi, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
1. Mr Tamal Bandopadhyay Deputy Managing Director, Mr Sukumar, Editor Mint, distinguished guests ,ladies and gentlemen ,at the very outset let me say that I am extremely happy to be here with you this beautiful evening and thank the Editor Mint for having me here, to share with you the RBI perspectives on the Financial Inclusion. I extend warm congratulations to Mint on celebrating a decade of engagement with these issues which concern us all. 2. Dr. Raghuram Rajan, h
Oct 31, 2013
Speech on Financial Inclusion delivered by Dr. (Smt) Deepali Pant Joshi, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India at the Vth Dun and Bradstreet Conclave on Financial Inclusion – Kolkata on October 28, 2013
INTRODUCTION 1. Mr. Sampath Kumar, Ms Preetha Mishra and my dear ladies and gentlemen. I am delighted to be with you this morning for the inaugural session of the fifth Dun and Bradstreet Financial Inclusion Conclave. I extend warm congratulations to Dun and Bradstreet for hosting the event in the beautiful city of Kolkata. 2. Financial Inclusion is not a new dispensation. Bank Nationalisation in 1969 and the tremendous push for branch building which followed in its w
Dr. (Smt.) Deepali Pant Joshi, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
INTRODUCTION 1. Mr. Sampath Kumar, Ms Preetha Mishra and my dear ladies and gentlemen. I am delighted to be with you this morning for the inaugural session of the fifth Dun and Bradstreet Financial Inclusion Conclave. I extend warm congratulations to Dun and Bradstreet for hosting the event in the beautiful city of Kolkata. 2. Financial Inclusion is not a new dispensation. Bank Nationalisation in 1969 and the tremendous push for branch building which followed in its w
Oct 22, 2013
Financial Education and Customer Protection
Dr. (Smt.) Deepali Pant Joshi, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Oct 04, 2013
Financial Education Key to Promoting Financial Inclusion and Customer Protection
I am happy to be able to address, though not real time, various stakeholders from across the country on this important subject and also congratulate the CAB for focusing on this topical issue. Financial Education is a not a new idea for those present here but the enabling environment in terms of policy focus on inclusive growth and availability of technology for cost effective delivery of both banking services and financial education is of recent origin. There is a st
Dr. (Smt.) Deepali Pant Joshi, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
I am happy to be able to address, though not real time, various stakeholders from across the country on this important subject and also congratulate the CAB for focusing on this topical issue. Financial Education is a not a new idea for those present here but the enabling environment in terms of policy focus on inclusive growth and availability of technology for cost effective delivery of both banking services and financial education is of recent origin. There is a st
Sep 06, 2013
Financial Inclusion in India: Journey So Far And Way Forward
Mr. M Narendra, Chairman, Indian Overseas Bank; Mr. Y M Deosthalee, CMD, L&T Finance; Mr. Arun Tiwari, ED, Allahabad Bank, Ms. Shereen Bhan, Managing Editor,CNBC-TV18, delegates to the conclave; friends from the media fraternity; ladies and gentlemen! It is a pleasure for me to be present here today at the Conclave organized by CNBC TV 18 on the very topical subject of financial inclusion. I am particularly happy that a business news channel which has built up a c
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. M Narendra, Chairman, Indian Overseas Bank; Mr. Y M Deosthalee, CMD, L&T Finance; Mr. Arun Tiwari, ED, Allahabad Bank, Ms. Shereen Bhan, Managing Editor,CNBC-TV18, delegates to the conclave; friends from the media fraternity; ladies and gentlemen! It is a pleasure for me to be present here today at the Conclave organized by CNBC TV 18 on the very topical subject of financial inclusion. I am particularly happy that a business news channel which has built up a c
Jul 24, 2013
Address of Dr. (Smt.) Deepali Pant Joshi, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India at National Seminar on Consumer Protection – Agenda for Inclusive Growth, New Delhi on July 24, 2013
I congratulate Assocham on the timely initiative of hosting this event and bringing to the centre stage of debate very critical issues as customer Empowerment and Financial Inclusion. The “post crisis” world is governed by a new paradigm of customer empowerment. The financial crisis has highlighted the importance of financial consumer protection for the long-term stability of the global financial system. Rapid increase in the use of financial services brings into shar
Dr. (Smt.) Deepali Pant Joshi, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
I congratulate Assocham on the timely initiative of hosting this event and bringing to the centre stage of debate very critical issues as customer Empowerment and Financial Inclusion. The “post crisis” world is governed by a new paradigm of customer empowerment. The financial crisis has highlighted the importance of financial consumer protection for the long-term stability of the global financial system. Rapid increase in the use of financial services brings into shar
Jun 08, 2013
Revving up the Growth Engine through Financial Inclusion
Mr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission; Mr. U.K. Sinha, Chairman, SEBI; Mr. Sameer Kochhar, Chairman, Skoch Group; Ms. Stuti Kacker, Secretary, Department of Disability Affairs, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment; Mr. S.S. Tarapore, Distinguished Fellow, Skoch Development Foundation; Ms. Chitra Ramkrishna, Managing Director and CEO, NSE; Mr. Bhaskar Pramanik, Chairman, Microsoft Corporation (India); delegates to the Summit; members of
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission; Mr. U.K. Sinha, Chairman, SEBI; Mr. Sameer Kochhar, Chairman, Skoch Group; Ms. Stuti Kacker, Secretary, Department of Disability Affairs, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment; Mr. S.S. Tarapore, Distinguished Fellow, Skoch Development Foundation; Ms. Chitra Ramkrishna, Managing Director and CEO, NSE; Mr. Bhaskar Pramanik, Chairman, Microsoft Corporation (India); delegates to the Summit; members of
May 14, 2013
Presentation on Child and Youth Finance in India - by Dr. Deepali Pant Joshi, Executive Director, RBI, during The Second Child and Youth Finance International Summit held in Istanbul on May 8, 2013
Dr. (Smt.) Deepali Pant Joshi, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
May 06, 2013
Indian Rural Banking Sector: Big Challenges and the Road Ahead
Respected Dr. Thingalaya, Former CMD Syndicate Bank, Dr. G. L. Easwara Prasad, Principal, Mangalore Institute of Technology and Engineering, senior bankers and dear students. I am extremely delighted to be amongst you in this prestigious institute which has several achievements in engineering studies to its credit in a very short span of time. I am honoured, privileged and happy to inaugurate this topical seminar aptly titled Indian Banking Sector Big Challenges and t
Dr. (Smt.) Deepali Pant Joshi, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Respected Dr. Thingalaya, Former CMD Syndicate Bank, Dr. G. L. Easwara Prasad, Principal, Mangalore Institute of Technology and Engineering, senior bankers and dear students. I am extremely delighted to be amongst you in this prestigious institute which has several achievements in engineering studies to its credit in a very short span of time. I am honoured, privileged and happy to inaugurate this topical seminar aptly titled Indian Banking Sector Big Challenges and t
Apr 18, 2013
Presentation on Financial Inclusion and Financial Literacy
Dr. (Smt.) Deepali Pant Joshi, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Mar 12, 2013
Financial Literacy and Financial Inclusion - Indian Way
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mar 12, 2013
Closing Remarks by Dr.(Ms) Deepali Pant Joshi, Executive Director, RBI at the India-OECD-World Bank Regional Conference on Financial Education, New Delhi on March 5, 2013
Dr. (Smt.) Deepali Pant Joshi, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Mar 04, 2013
India-OECD-World Bank Regional Conference on Financial Education
Presentation RBI Partnership with OECD and World Bank 1. RBI is delighted to have this opportunity to partner with two premiere international institutions - the OECD and the World Bank - on this very important conference on financial education. 2. Hearty welcome to all the delegates from around the world and across India. RBI and Financial Literacy 3. Why is the Reserve Bank - a central bank, whose core concern is maintaining price stability and supporting growth - in
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Presentation RBI Partnership with OECD and World Bank 1. RBI is delighted to have this opportunity to partner with two premiere international institutions - the OECD and the World Bank - on this very important conference on financial education. 2. Hearty welcome to all the delegates from around the world and across India. RBI and Financial Literacy 3. Why is the Reserve Bank - a central bank, whose core concern is maintaining price stability and supporting growth - in
Mar 04, 2013
India-OECD-World Bank Regional Conference on Financial Education
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India; Mr. Onno Ruhl, Country Director, the World Bank; Ambassador Richard Boucher, Deputy Secretary General, OECD; delegates from the OECD, the World Bank and from countries across the world; colleagues from Reserve Bank of India, other regulatory bodies and agencies involved in disseminating financial education in India; ladies and gentlemen. It is my proud privilege to welcome you all to India’s capital city of New Delhi,
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India; Mr. Onno Ruhl, Country Director, the World Bank; Ambassador Richard Boucher, Deputy Secretary General, OECD; delegates from the OECD, the World Bank and from countries across the world; colleagues from Reserve Bank of India, other regulatory bodies and agencies involved in disseminating financial education in India; ladies and gentlemen. It is my proud privilege to welcome you all to India’s capital city of New Delhi,
Mar 04, 2013
Vote of Thanks by Shri G. Gopalakrishna, Executive Director at the India-OECD-World Bank Regional Conference on Financial Education, New Delhi on March 4, 2013
Respected Governor Dr. Subbarao, Ambassador Richard Boucher, Deputy Secretary General, OECD, Mr. Onno Ruhl, the World Bank, Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty and Dr. Urjit Patel, Deputy Governors, Reserve Bank of India, senior officials of Ministry of Finance, Government of India and State Governments, Ms. Flore-Anne Messy, OECD, distinguished delegates from OECD, the World Bank and SAARC countries, Chairmen and Managing Directors of banks, colleagues from the Reserve Bank, ladies
Shri G. Gopalakrishna, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Respected Governor Dr. Subbarao, Ambassador Richard Boucher, Deputy Secretary General, OECD, Mr. Onno Ruhl, the World Bank, Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty and Dr. Urjit Patel, Deputy Governors, Reserve Bank of India, senior officials of Ministry of Finance, Government of India and State Governments, Ms. Flore-Anne Messy, OECD, distinguished delegates from OECD, the World Bank and SAARC countries, Chairmen and Managing Directors of banks, colleagues from the Reserve Bank, ladies
Feb 11, 2013
Banking as a Fundamental Right of People!
Com. Rajen Nagar, President and Com. C H Venkatachalam, General Secretary of All India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA), Shri P. Sainath, Rural Affairs Editor, The Hindu, Prof. Victor Louis Anthuvan, other office bearers of the AIBEA, Office bearers and delegates from other trade union bodies, guest delegates from abroad and dear friends. I am extremely happy to be here today in Kochi in the “God’s Own Country” to address this gathering of fellow bankers at this Nat
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Com. Rajen Nagar, President and Com. C H Venkatachalam, General Secretary of All India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA), Shri P. Sainath, Rural Affairs Editor, The Hindu, Prof. Victor Louis Anthuvan, other office bearers of the AIBEA, Office bearers and delegates from other trade union bodies, guest delegates from abroad and dear friends. I am extremely happy to be here today in Kochi in the “God’s Own Country” to address this gathering of fellow bankers at this Nat
Feb 04, 2013
What, Why, Who and How of Financial Literacy
Dr. Prakash Bakshi, Chairman, NABARD; Ms. Caitlin Wiesen, Country Director, UNDP India; Mr. Manoj K. Sharma, Director, MicroSave; delegates at the Workshop, ladies and gentlemen. As you all know, financial literacy has emerged as a focus area for policy makers not just in India, but all across the globe, particularly in the aftermath of the global financial crisis. Success in dissemination of financial literacy has been identified as key to meeting the critical object
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Dr. Prakash Bakshi, Chairman, NABARD; Ms. Caitlin Wiesen, Country Director, UNDP India; Mr. Manoj K. Sharma, Director, MicroSave; delegates at the Workshop, ladies and gentlemen. As you all know, financial literacy has emerged as a focus area for policy makers not just in India, but all across the globe, particularly in the aftermath of the global financial crisis. Success in dissemination of financial literacy has been identified as key to meeting the critical object
Jan 30, 2013
Opening Remarks by Dr. K. C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India at the OECD- World Bank Regional Dissemination Conference on Building Financial Capability at Nairobi, Kenya on January 30, 2013
Introduction Professor Njuguna Ndungú, Governor, Central Bank of Kenya, representatives from the Capital Market Authority, the Insurance Regulatory Authority and the Retirement Benefits Authority of Kenya, my colleagues from the OECD/INFE, World Bank, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen! It gives me immense pleasure to be here amidst you in the beautiful city of Nairobi, the safari capital of the world, to deliver the opening remarks in this OECD-World Bank Reg
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Introduction Professor Njuguna Ndungú, Governor, Central Bank of Kenya, representatives from the Capital Market Authority, the Insurance Regulatory Authority and the Retirement Benefits Authority of Kenya, my colleagues from the OECD/INFE, World Bank, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen! It gives me immense pleasure to be here amidst you in the beautiful city of Nairobi, the safari capital of the world, to deliver the opening remarks in this OECD-World Bank Reg
Jan 29, 2013
Financial Inclusion of Urban Poor in India
Ms. Lata Krishnan, Chair, American India Foundation (AIF); Mr. M. A. Ravi Kumar, CEO, AIF; Prof. Sanghmitra S. Acharya, Jawaharlal Nehru University; Mr. Pradeep Kashyap, Vice Chair, AIF; Mr. Michael Markels from the World Bank; Ms. Kavita N. Ramdas, Ms. Madhu P. Kishwar, Mr. Mathew Titus and Ms. Sujata Lamba, the panelists for today’s discussion, Mr. Hanumant Rawat, Director, AIF; delegates at the seminar, ladies and gentlemen. It is a pleasure to be here today at the
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Ms. Lata Krishnan, Chair, American India Foundation (AIF); Mr. M. A. Ravi Kumar, CEO, AIF; Prof. Sanghmitra S. Acharya, Jawaharlal Nehru University; Mr. Pradeep Kashyap, Vice Chair, AIF; Mr. Michael Markels from the World Bank; Ms. Kavita N. Ramdas, Ms. Madhu P. Kishwar, Mr. Mathew Titus and Ms. Sujata Lamba, the panelists for today’s discussion, Mr. Hanumant Rawat, Director, AIF; delegates at the seminar, ladies and gentlemen. It is a pleasure to be here today at the
Jan 16, 2013
Free Translation of Governor's Address at the Outreach Programme in Lalpur Karauta Village in Uttar Pradesh on January 16, 2013
(originally delivered in Hindi) I am pleased to visit Lalpur Karauta village today and meet the people here. 2. I have come here from the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai. The Reserve Bank also has an office in Lucknow and my colleagues from there have also accompanied me today. On this occasion, along with Bank of India and other banks, your member of parliament Shri P.L.Punia and senior officers of the Uttar Pradesh state government are also present. 3. You must be thi
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
(originally delivered in Hindi) I am pleased to visit Lalpur Karauta village today and meet the people here. 2. I have come here from the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai. The Reserve Bank also has an office in Lucknow and my colleagues from there have also accompanied me today. On this occasion, along with Bank of India and other banks, your member of parliament Shri P.L.Punia and senior officers of the Uttar Pradesh state government are also present. 3. You must be thi
Nov 26, 2012
Financial Inclusion and Payment Systems: Recent Trends, Current Challenges and Emerging Issues
Presentation Shri. Narendra Singh, CMD, Bank of Maharashtra, Shri. K R Kamath, CMD, Punjab National Bank & Chairman, Indian Banks’ Association, Shri Raghuvir Singh, Executive Director, Bank of Maharashtra and Chairmen-Managing Directors & Executive Directors of banks, distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen. It is indeed a pleasure to be here in BANCON 2012 organised by the Indian Banks’ Association. I am especially happy to share my thoughts on financia
Shri Harun R Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Presentation Shri. Narendra Singh, CMD, Bank of Maharashtra, Shri. K R Kamath, CMD, Punjab National Bank & Chairman, Indian Banks’ Association, Shri Raghuvir Singh, Executive Director, Bank of Maharashtra and Chairmen-Managing Directors & Executive Directors of banks, distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen. It is indeed a pleasure to be here in BANCON 2012 organised by the Indian Banks’ Association. I am especially happy to share my thoughts on financia
Nov 09, 2012
Financial Inclusion – Issues in Measurement and Analysis
Introduction 1. Mr. Muhammad bin Ibrahim, Deputy Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia and Chairman, Irving Fisher Committee, Mr. Paul Van den Bergh, Head of Statistics, Bank for International Settlements (BIS), senior officials from Statistics departments of Central Banks and distinguished participants at the Workshop. I am delighted to be here for the Workshop on Financial Inclusion Indicators organized jointly by the Bank Negara Malaysia and the BIS. 2. The importance of
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Introduction 1. Mr. Muhammad bin Ibrahim, Deputy Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia and Chairman, Irving Fisher Committee, Mr. Paul Van den Bergh, Head of Statistics, Bank for International Settlements (BIS), senior officials from Statistics departments of Central Banks and distinguished participants at the Workshop. I am delighted to be here for the Workshop on Financial Inclusion Indicators organized jointly by the Bank Negara Malaysia and the BIS. 2. The importance of
Oct 18, 2012
Social Banking and Finance – Opportunities in Inclusion
Mr. James Crabtree, Mumbai Correspondent, Financial Times and moderator for the session, my fellow panellists Mr. Y.M. Deosthalee, CMD L&T Finance; Mr. Ajai Kumar, CMD Corporation Bank; Mr. M.V. Tanksale, CMD Central Bank of India; Mr. R.V. Verma, CMD National Housing Bank; Mr. Ajay Desai, Chief Financial Inclusion Officer, Yes Bank and Mr. Leonardo Rubattu, General Manager, Iccrea Banca; other important people sitting in the audience specially Dr. Rana Kapoor, Fo
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. James Crabtree, Mumbai Correspondent, Financial Times and moderator for the session, my fellow panellists Mr. Y.M. Deosthalee, CMD L&T Finance; Mr. Ajai Kumar, CMD Corporation Bank; Mr. M.V. Tanksale, CMD Central Bank of India; Mr. R.V. Verma, CMD National Housing Bank; Mr. Ajay Desai, Chief Financial Inclusion Officer, Yes Bank and Mr. Leonardo Rubattu, General Manager, Iccrea Banca; other important people sitting in the audience specially Dr. Rana Kapoor, Fo
Oct 09, 2012
Strengthening SMEs Capabilities for Global Competitiveness
Shri Govind Sankaranarayanan, Member of Banking, Finance and Economics Committee of Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry and CFO & CEO (Corporate Affairs) Tata Capital Ltd.; Shri R. Balaji, Head, Strategy and Marketing, Mahindra Finance; Shri Pralay Mondal, Senior Group President, Yes Bank; members of the Bombay Chambers, assembled guests, ladies and gentlemen. It is, indeed, a matter of great pleasure for me to be present here today at this interactive session
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri Govind Sankaranarayanan, Member of Banking, Finance and Economics Committee of Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry and CFO & CEO (Corporate Affairs) Tata Capital Ltd.; Shri R. Balaji, Head, Strategy and Marketing, Mahindra Finance; Shri Pralay Mondal, Senior Group President, Yes Bank; members of the Bombay Chambers, assembled guests, ladies and gentlemen. It is, indeed, a matter of great pleasure for me to be present here today at this interactive session
Sep 27, 2012
Achieving Inclusive Growth: The Challenge of a New Era
On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, I have great pleasure in welcoming Hon’ble Mr. Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore, who will shortly be delivering the L.K. Jha Memorial Lecture. 2. I also have pleasure in acknowledging the presence here of members of the family of late Dr. L.K. Jha - Smt. Dipika Maharaj Singh, Smt. Sharika Glover and Kiron Glover. Your presence here means a lot to us. Thank you very much. A warm welcome, of course, to al
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, I have great pleasure in welcoming Hon’ble Mr. Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore, who will shortly be delivering the L.K. Jha Memorial Lecture. 2. I also have pleasure in acknowledging the presence here of members of the family of late Dr. L.K. Jha - Smt. Dipika Maharaj Singh, Smt. Sharika Glover and Kiron Glover. Your presence here means a lot to us. Thank you very much. A warm welcome, of course, to al
Sep 23, 2012
Food Inflation and Agricultural Supply Chain Management
1. Shri Kailash Singh, Managing Director, Tefla’s, Shri Ramesh Abhishek, Chairman, Forward Market Commission, Dr. D. Bhalla, Joint Secretary, Department of Food and Public Distribution, Government of India, Shri. Sushil Goenka and Vijay Datta of the Solvent Extractors’ Association of India, Shri. Sandeep Bajoria, Chairman, Globoil Organising Committee, Shri. Dinesh Shahra, Dr. B. V. Mehta and other leaders from the edible oil and agri-commodity trade industries, and d
Shri Harun R Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. Shri Kailash Singh, Managing Director, Tefla’s, Shri Ramesh Abhishek, Chairman, Forward Market Commission, Dr. D. Bhalla, Joint Secretary, Department of Food and Public Distribution, Government of India, Shri. Sushil Goenka and Vijay Datta of the Solvent Extractors’ Association of India, Shri. Sandeep Bajoria, Chairman, Globoil Organising Committee, Shri. Dinesh Shahra, Dr. B. V. Mehta and other leaders from the edible oil and agri-commodity trade industries, and d
Sep 05, 2012
Revised Guidelines on Priority Sector Lending: Rationale and Logic
Shri Alok K. Misra, Chairman, IBA and CMD, Bank of India; Shri Pratip Chaudhuri, Chairman, State Bank of India; CMDs/ CEOs of other banks; other senior members of the banking fraternity, delegates to the conference, members of the print and electronic media, other distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. It is, indeed, a matter of great pleasure for me to deliver this special address at the annual FICCI – IBA Global Banking Conference - FIBAC 2012. FIBAC has become
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri Alok K. Misra, Chairman, IBA and CMD, Bank of India; Shri Pratip Chaudhuri, Chairman, State Bank of India; CMDs/ CEOs of other banks; other senior members of the banking fraternity, delegates to the conference, members of the print and electronic media, other distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. It is, indeed, a matter of great pleasure for me to deliver this special address at the annual FICCI – IBA Global Banking Conference - FIBAC 2012. FIBAC has become
Aug 07, 2012
The First Mile Walk into Financial Inclusion – Thinking Differently
Mrs. Naina Lal Kidwai, Vice President, FICCI and Country Head, HSBC India; Dr. Amiya Sharma, Chair, Sa-Dhan; Mr. Mathew Titus, Executive Director, Sa-Dhan, delegates to this Financial Inclusion Conference organized by FICCI and Sa-Dhan, ladies and gentlemen. I am pleased to be here with you all for the Financial Inclusion Conference 2012 that is being organized jointly by Sa-Dhan and FICCI. The theme this year “The First Mile Walk into Financial Inclusion” is both inn
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mrs. Naina Lal Kidwai, Vice President, FICCI and Country Head, HSBC India; Dr. Amiya Sharma, Chair, Sa-Dhan; Mr. Mathew Titus, Executive Director, Sa-Dhan, delegates to this Financial Inclusion Conference organized by FICCI and Sa-Dhan, ladies and gentlemen. I am pleased to be here with you all for the Financial Inclusion Conference 2012 that is being organized jointly by Sa-Dhan and FICCI. The theme this year “The First Mile Walk into Financial Inclusion” is both inn
Jul 23, 2012
Issues and Challenges in Financial Inclusion: Policies, Partnerships, Processes & Products
It is a great pleasure to be in the midst of such a galaxy of eminent civil servants, serving and retired, academics and corporate citizens associated with the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA). IIPA was established in the year 1954 to undertake academic activities to enhance the leadership qualities and managerial capabilities. The idea is to build capacity for good governance and create mechanism for efficient delivery of public goods and welfare supp
Shri Harun R Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
It is a great pleasure to be in the midst of such a galaxy of eminent civil servants, serving and retired, academics and corporate citizens associated with the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA). IIPA was established in the year 1954 to undertake academic activities to enhance the leadership qualities and managerial capabilities. The idea is to build capacity for good governance and create mechanism for efficient delivery of public goods and welfare supp
Jul 12, 2012
Issues and Challenges in Financial Inclusion : Policies, Partnerships, Processes and Products
Shri Harun R Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Jul 12, 2012
Agricultural Credit - Accomplishments and Challenges
I am delighted to be a part of NABARD’s celebrations of its completion of thirty years. This is a special occasion for NABARD, of course; but also a special occasion for the Reserve Bank, for NABARD was incubated in the Reserve Bank before it rolled out as an independent development financial institution in 1982. The bondage between our two institutions has not only remained strong but is getting stronger. We share a common goal - of furthering inclusive growth. We al
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I am delighted to be a part of NABARD’s celebrations of its completion of thirty years. This is a special occasion for NABARD, of course; but also a special occasion for the Reserve Bank, for NABARD was incubated in the Reserve Bank before it rolled out as an independent development financial institution in 1982. The bondage between our two institutions has not only remained strong but is getting stronger. We share a common goal - of furthering inclusive growth. We al
Jul 04, 2012
Touching Hearts and Spreading Smiles
I am deeply touched by the invitation to deliver this oration as part of Indian Overseas Bank’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. I know that some very distinguished people have given orations in this series, and it is an honour for me to add my name to that very select list. IOB - Origins and Legacy 2. At the outset, my congratulations to the CMD Shri Narendra, all the officers and staff of IOB on this very special occasion. I browsed through the history of IOB and am s
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I am deeply touched by the invitation to deliver this oration as part of Indian Overseas Bank’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. I know that some very distinguished people have given orations in this series, and it is an honour for me to add my name to that very select list. IOB - Origins and Legacy 2. At the outset, my congratulations to the CMD Shri Narendra, all the officers and staff of IOB on this very special occasion. I browsed through the history of IOB and am s
Jun 28, 2012
ICT Based Financial Inclusion - Carving a New path through Innovation
Shri N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman-CII BANKing TECH Summit 2012 and CEO & Managing Director, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd; Shri Pratip Chaudhuri, Chairman, State Bank of India; Shri Pradeep Bhargava, Chairman – CII Western Region; Mr. Manoj K. Kashyap, Executive Director, Pricewaterhouse Coopers Pvt. Ltd.; Mr. Dev Ranjan Mukherjee, Director, CII; distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. 2. When the financial sector is going through perhaps the most chequered pha
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman-CII BANKing TECH Summit 2012 and CEO & Managing Director, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd; Shri Pratip Chaudhuri, Chairman, State Bank of India; Shri Pradeep Bhargava, Chairman – CII Western Region; Mr. Manoj K. Kashyap, Executive Director, Pricewaterhouse Coopers Pvt. Ltd.; Mr. Dev Ranjan Mukherjee, Director, CII; distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. 2. When the financial sector is going through perhaps the most chequered pha
Jun 08, 2012
Financial Inclusion - A Update
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Jun 06, 2012
Exploring the challenge of financial education across emerging economies
Mr. James Crabtree, Chief Mumbai Correspondent, Financial Times, Mr. Uttam Nayak, Group Country Manager, South Asia, Visa Inc, Mr. Thomas Davenport, Director, South Asia, IFC, Ms. Nirupama Soundararajan, Additional Director, FICCI, Ms. Jayshree Vyas, Managing Director, SEWA Bank, distinguished guests, members of the press, ladies and gentlemen. It is my pleasure to be present here today to address this august gathering to deliberate on the challenge of financial educa
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. James Crabtree, Chief Mumbai Correspondent, Financial Times, Mr. Uttam Nayak, Group Country Manager, South Asia, Visa Inc, Mr. Thomas Davenport, Director, South Asia, IFC, Ms. Nirupama Soundararajan, Additional Director, FICCI, Ms. Jayshree Vyas, Managing Director, SEWA Bank, distinguished guests, members of the press, ladies and gentlemen. It is my pleasure to be present here today to address this august gathering to deliberate on the challenge of financial educa
Apr 24, 2012
Remarks by Dr. K. C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India in a Panel Discussion on Financial Literacy and Consumer Protection, Washington, DC, on April 22, 2012
• Globally, the triad of Financial Inclusion, Financial Literacy and Consumer Protection has been recognized as intertwining threads in pursuit of Financial Stability. For any kind of stability, whether financial, economic, political or social, inclusive growth is an essential prerequisite. Inclusive growth, in turn, is largely driven by financial inclusion and an inclusive financial system. Financial Inclusion and Literacy • Financial Inclusion and financial literacy
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
• Globally, the triad of Financial Inclusion, Financial Literacy and Consumer Protection has been recognized as intertwining threads in pursuit of Financial Stability. For any kind of stability, whether financial, economic, political or social, inclusive growth is an essential prerequisite. Inclusive growth, in turn, is largely driven by financial inclusion and an inclusive financial system. Financial Inclusion and Literacy • Financial Inclusion and financial literacy
Apr 12, 2012
Empowering the Growth of Emerging Enterprises
Shri Bodhisatva Ganguli, Deputy Executive Editor, The Economic Times, Shri Pramit Jhaveri, CEO, Citibank India, Ms. Paromita Chatterjee, Senior Editor, ET Now, Mr. Venu Srinivasan, Chairman, TVS Motor Company Ltd., Dr. Swati Piramal, Director – Strategic Alliances and Communications, Piramal Healthcare Ltd., distinguished panelists, other distinguished guests, members of the print and electronic media, ladies and gentlemen. 2. At the outset, I would like to congratula
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri Bodhisatva Ganguli, Deputy Executive Editor, The Economic Times, Shri Pramit Jhaveri, CEO, Citibank India, Ms. Paromita Chatterjee, Senior Editor, ET Now, Mr. Venu Srinivasan, Chairman, TVS Motor Company Ltd., Dr. Swati Piramal, Director – Strategic Alliances and Communications, Piramal Healthcare Ltd., distinguished panelists, other distinguished guests, members of the print and electronic media, ladies and gentlemen. 2. At the outset, I would like to congratula
Mar 13, 2012
Striking a Balance: Credit Penetration and NPA Management – Role of Information Sharing
Mr. Nair, Chairman, Credit Information Bureau (India) Limited (CIBIL) and CMD, Union Bank of India; Mr. Mallya, CMD, Bank of Baroda; Mr. Siddharth Mehta, President and CEO, TransUnion; Mr. Thukral, MD, CIBIL and other distinguished guests. It is indeed an honour for me to address you all here during the fourth annual Credit Information Conference. 2. Banking is a risky business. Banks, or more generally the credit institutions, in their role as intermediaries take upo
Shri Anand Sinha, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Nair, Chairman, Credit Information Bureau (India) Limited (CIBIL) and CMD, Union Bank of India; Mr. Mallya, CMD, Bank of Baroda; Mr. Siddharth Mehta, President and CEO, TransUnion; Mr. Thukral, MD, CIBIL and other distinguished guests. It is indeed an honour for me to address you all here during the fourth annual Credit Information Conference. 2. Banking is a risky business. Banks, or more generally the credit institutions, in their role as intermediaries take upo
Feb 06, 2012
Empowering MSMEs for Financial Inclusion and Growth- Role of Banks and Industry Associations1
Shri G. N. Bajpai, Former Chairman, SEBI & Chairman, Indian SME Knowledge Forum, Shri M. Narendra, Chairman & Managing Director, Indian Overseas Bank, Shri N. Shankar, CMD, ECGC, Shri A. Krishna Kumar, MD, SBI, Shri R. K. Dubey, ED, CBI, Dr K. Ramakrishnan, CEO, Indian Banks’ Association, Shri K V Srinivasan, CEO, Reliance Commercial Finance Ltd, Shri Chandrakant Salunkhe, President, SME Chamber of India, SME Entrepreneurs, other distinguished guests, members
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri G. N. Bajpai, Former Chairman, SEBI & Chairman, Indian SME Knowledge Forum, Shri M. Narendra, Chairman & Managing Director, Indian Overseas Bank, Shri N. Shankar, CMD, ECGC, Shri A. Krishna Kumar, MD, SBI, Shri R. K. Dubey, ED, CBI, Dr K. Ramakrishnan, CEO, Indian Banks’ Association, Shri K V Srinivasan, CEO, Reliance Commercial Finance Ltd, Shri Chandrakant Salunkhe, President, SME Chamber of India, SME Entrepreneurs, other distinguished guests, members
Jan 11, 2012
Financial Inclusion and Urban Cooperative Banks
Shri Shashikant Bugde, Chairman, Shri Krishnakumar Goyal, Vice-Chairman, Dr. Mukund Abhyankar and other Directors of the Cosmos Bank, Shri Sudhir Thakre, Secretary, Rural Development, Govt. of Maharashtra, all the aspiring women entrepreneurs present here this evening and ladies and gentlemen. I am delighted to be here this evening amongst all of you on the occasion of the launch of the Cosmos Bank’s Financial Inclusion Programme. I would like to thank the Cosmos Bank
Shri Anand Sinha, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri Shashikant Bugde, Chairman, Shri Krishnakumar Goyal, Vice-Chairman, Dr. Mukund Abhyankar and other Directors of the Cosmos Bank, Shri Sudhir Thakre, Secretary, Rural Development, Govt. of Maharashtra, all the aspiring women entrepreneurs present here this evening and ladies and gentlemen. I am delighted to be here this evening amongst all of you on the occasion of the launch of the Cosmos Bank’s Financial Inclusion Programme. I would like to thank the Cosmos Bank
Dec 26, 2011
Short Term Cooperative Credit Structure and Financial Inclusion
Shri Charan Das Mahant, Hon’ble Minister of State for Agriculture & Food Processing, Government of India, Shri Gouri Shanker Bisen, Hon’ble Minister for Co-operation, Government of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Chandra Sekhar Sahu, Hon’ble Minister for Agriculture, Government of Chhattisgarh, Dr. Chandra Pal Singh Yadav, President, National Cooperative Union of India, distinguished invitees and guests, ladies and gentlemen. I indeed deem it an honour and a privilege
Shri V.K. Sharma, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Shri Charan Das Mahant, Hon’ble Minister of State for Agriculture & Food Processing, Government of India, Shri Gouri Shanker Bisen, Hon’ble Minister for Co-operation, Government of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Chandra Sekhar Sahu, Hon’ble Minister for Agriculture, Government of Chhattisgarh, Dr. Chandra Pal Singh Yadav, President, National Cooperative Union of India, distinguished invitees and guests, ladies and gentlemen. I indeed deem it an honour and a privilege
Dec 20, 2011
Empowering MSMEs for Financial Inclusion and Growth - Issues and Strategies1
Shri M. V. Tanksale, Chairman and Managing Director, Central Bank of India (CBI), Smt V. R. Iyer, Executive Director, Central Bank of India, Shri Chadrakant Salunkhe , President SME Chamber of India, Shri A. Ramesh Kumar, MD & CEO – Asia Pragati Capfin Pvt Ltd, SME entrepreneurs, staff members of CBI, distinguished guests, members of the print and electronic media, ladies and gentlemen. It is my pleasure to be here at this Conclave on the eve of the conclusion of
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri M. V. Tanksale, Chairman and Managing Director, Central Bank of India (CBI), Smt V. R. Iyer, Executive Director, Central Bank of India, Shri Chadrakant Salunkhe , President SME Chamber of India, Shri A. Ramesh Kumar, MD & CEO – Asia Pragati Capfin Pvt Ltd, SME entrepreneurs, staff members of CBI, distinguished guests, members of the print and electronic media, ladies and gentlemen. It is my pleasure to be here at this Conclave on the eve of the conclusion of
Dec 07, 2011
Microenterprise Development : Path to Creating MNCs of Tomorrow
Mr. Pramit Jhaveri, CEO, Citi Bank, India, Dr Isher Judge Ahluwalia, Chairperson, ICRIER, Mr Haresh Shah, Chairman of Confederation for the promotion of Khadi and Village Industries, Mr Anami Roy, ex-DGP( Maharashtra) and Chairman Vandana Foundation, Ms Radhika Haribhakti, Chairperson, Swadhaar Fin Access, distinguished guests and winners, ladies and gentlemen. I am extremely happy to be here for the annual Citi Micro Entrepreneur Awards Ceremony. First of all, I woul
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Pramit Jhaveri, CEO, Citi Bank, India, Dr Isher Judge Ahluwalia, Chairperson, ICRIER, Mr Haresh Shah, Chairman of Confederation for the promotion of Khadi and Village Industries, Mr Anami Roy, ex-DGP( Maharashtra) and Chairman Vandana Foundation, Ms Radhika Haribhakti, Chairperson, Swadhaar Fin Access, distinguished guests and winners, ladies and gentlemen. I am extremely happy to be here for the annual Citi Micro Entrepreneur Awards Ceremony. First of all, I woul
Nov 25, 2011
Rejigging the Elephant Dance
Thank you for inviting me to deliver this year’s Haksar Memorial lecture. It is an honour to which I attach a lot of value. P.N. Haksar, whom this series of lectures commemorates, was an outstanding civil servant, an intellectual power house and a grand visionary who had a profound impact on the economic and political management of the country during critical, and often turbulent, times in our post-independence history. P.N. Haksar 2. I did not have the pleasure of kn
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Thank you for inviting me to deliver this year’s Haksar Memorial lecture. It is an honour to which I attach a lot of value. P.N. Haksar, whom this series of lectures commemorates, was an outstanding civil servant, an intellectual power house and a grand visionary who had a profound impact on the economic and political management of the country during critical, and often turbulent, times in our post-independence history. P.N. Haksar 2. I did not have the pleasure of kn
Nov 15, 2011
Empowering Deposit Insurance Entities to Face Challenges posed by an Emerging Financial Landscape – Global and Indian experience
Mr. Hiroyuki Obata, Deputy Governor, DICJ, Japan, Mr. Carlos Isoard, Secretary General, IADI, Switzerland, Mr. Jerzy Pruski, President, BGF, Poland, Mr. Fred S. Carns, Director, FDIC, USA, Mr. G. Gopalakrishna, Executive Director, RBI, distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen. At the outset, on behalf of RBI, I extend a hearty welcome to all of you to India and especially to this fascinating state of Rajasthan. We thank IADI for agreeing to hold this conference j
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Hiroyuki Obata, Deputy Governor, DICJ, Japan, Mr. Carlos Isoard, Secretary General, IADI, Switzerland, Mr. Jerzy Pruski, President, BGF, Poland, Mr. Fred S. Carns, Director, FDIC, USA, Mr. G. Gopalakrishna, Executive Director, RBI, distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen. At the outset, on behalf of RBI, I extend a hearty welcome to all of you to India and especially to this fascinating state of Rajasthan. We thank IADI for agreeing to hold this conference j
Nov 14, 2011
Financial Inclusion and Financial Stability : Are they two sides of the same coin?
Presentation 1. It is always a pleasure to be a part of such a confluence of bankers and researchers on contemporary issues in banking and finance but to choose to speak on an area which needs to be either ‘wholesomely new’ or ‘extensively revised’ at such a forum becomes a challenge. I thank the organizers, the CMD of Indian Overseas Bank and the Chairman of IBA for offering me this opportunity to share my own thoughts on a topical issue that has engaged attention of
Shri Harun R Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Presentation 1. It is always a pleasure to be a part of such a confluence of bankers and researchers on contemporary issues in banking and finance but to choose to speak on an area which needs to be either ‘wholesomely new’ or ‘extensively revised’ at such a forum becomes a challenge. I thank the organizers, the CMD of Indian Overseas Bank and the Chairman of IBA for offering me this opportunity to share my own thoughts on a topical issue that has engaged attention of
Nov 11, 2011
Convergence of Mobile Banking, Financial Inclusion and Consumer Protection-Trend
Ms Ursula Menke, Commissioner , Financial Consumer Agency of Canada and Chair of the International Financial Consumer Protection Network (FinCoNet), distinguished participants, ladies and gentlemen. I thank the FinCoNet for including a special session on Financial Inclusion, Mobile Banking and Consumer Protection in today's agenda and inviting me to share the Indian perspective. Further, given the extent of financial exclusion that prevails in India where out of the 6
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Ms Ursula Menke, Commissioner , Financial Consumer Agency of Canada and Chair of the International Financial Consumer Protection Network (FinCoNet), distinguished participants, ladies and gentlemen. I thank the FinCoNet for including a special session on Financial Inclusion, Mobile Banking and Consumer Protection in today's agenda and inviting me to share the Indian perspective. Further, given the extent of financial exclusion that prevails in India where out of the 6
Oct 14, 2011
Financial Inclusion and Banks : Issues and Perspectives
Ms. Naina Lal Kidwai, Vice President, FICCI and Country Head HSBC India & Director, HSBC Asia Pacific, Ms Meera Sanyal, Chairperson, FICCI’s Financial Inclusion Committee & Country Executive India, The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V., Ms Caitlin Wiesen, Country Director, UNDP, Mr Mathew Titus, Co-chair, FICCI’s Financial Inclusion Committee & Executive Director, Sa-Dhan, Ms Jyoti Vij, Assistant Secretary General, FICCI, members of the print and electronic medi
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Ms. Naina Lal Kidwai, Vice President, FICCI and Country Head HSBC India & Director, HSBC Asia Pacific, Ms Meera Sanyal, Chairperson, FICCI’s Financial Inclusion Committee & Country Executive India, The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V., Ms Caitlin Wiesen, Country Director, UNDP, Mr Mathew Titus, Co-chair, FICCI’s Financial Inclusion Committee & Executive Director, Sa-Dhan, Ms Jyoti Vij, Assistant Secretary General, FICCI, members of the print and electronic medi
Oct 12, 2011
Financial Inclusion | A road India needs to travel
India has seen historic progress and growth in the past decade. While the growth story has been impressive, there are causes for concern on other dimensions. We have a long way to go in addressing concerns of absolute poverty. Low-income Indian households in the informal or subsistence economy often have to borrow from friends, family or usurious moneylenders. They have little awareness and practically no access to insurance products that could protect their financial
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
India has seen historic progress and growth in the past decade. While the growth story has been impressive, there are causes for concern on other dimensions. We have a long way to go in addressing concerns of absolute poverty. Low-income Indian households in the informal or subsistence economy often have to borrow from friends, family or usurious moneylenders. They have little awareness and practically no access to insurance products that could protect their financial
Sep 02, 2011
Agricultural Productivity and Credit- Issues and Way Forward
Prof. M. S. Swaminathan, Shri A. S. Bhattacharya, CMD, Bank of Maharashtra, Ms Kamala Rajan, Principal, CAB, Shri R. L. Sharma, Vice-Principal, CAB and other members of faculty, distinguished panelists, participants, ladies and gentlemen! It is a pleasure to be here this morning for the “National Seminar on Productivity in Indian Agriculture” organized by CAB, Pune. 2. In the Indian context, the policy of self-sufficiency in food which led to Green Revolution had serv
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Prof. M. S. Swaminathan, Shri A. S. Bhattacharya, CMD, Bank of Maharashtra, Ms Kamala Rajan, Principal, CAB, Shri R. L. Sharma, Vice-Principal, CAB and other members of faculty, distinguished panelists, participants, ladies and gentlemen! It is a pleasure to be here this morning for the “National Seminar on Productivity in Indian Agriculture” organized by CAB, Pune. 2. In the Indian context, the policy of self-sufficiency in food which led to Green Revolution had serv
Jun 02, 2011
A presentation on ‘Financial Inclusion - Achievements So Far and Road Ahead’ by Dr K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India at the 26th SKOCH Summit, Mumbai on June 02, 2011
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Apr 16, 2011
The Global Economy and Framework
Chairperson, Finance Ministers and colleague Governors, 1. After its very successful efforts at a coordinated response to the challenges emerging out of the recent unprecedented global financial crisis and safeguarding the process of economic recovery, the G-20 is now turning to the more challenging task of addressing structural imbalances in the global economy. India has had the privilege of co-chairing, together with Canada, the G-20 collective effort towards drawin
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Chairperson, Finance Ministers and colleague Governors, 1. After its very successful efforts at a coordinated response to the challenges emerging out of the recent unprecedented global financial crisis and safeguarding the process of economic recovery, the G-20 is now turning to the more challenging task of addressing structural imbalances in the global economy. India has had the privilege of co-chairing, together with Canada, the G-20 collective effort towards drawin
Mar 28, 2011
Financial Inclusion: A Consumer Centric View
I. Introduction It is a great pleasure for me to be delivering the VIth V. Narayanan Memorial Lecture. I never had the opportunity to meet Mr. Narayanan, but, from what I have heard and read about him, he was clearly a person dedicated to the mission of expanding the reach of and access to banking services in a way which benefitted both the customer and the service provider. As you may know, the financial inclusion agenda has assumed top priority in the Reserve Bank o
Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I. Introduction It is a great pleasure for me to be delivering the VIth V. Narayanan Memorial Lecture. I never had the opportunity to meet Mr. Narayanan, but, from what I have heard and read about him, he was clearly a person dedicated to the mission of expanding the reach of and access to banking services in a way which benefitted both the customer and the service provider. As you may know, the financial inclusion agenda has assumed top priority in the Reserve Bank o
Nov 29, 2010
Inclusive Growth – Role of Financial Sector
Prof Ashok Kolaskar, Vice Chancellor, KIIT University, Dr Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT University & KISS, Dr Karmarkar, MD, NABARD, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. It is a pleasure and privilege to be here at the National Finance Conclave – 2010 being organized by School of Management, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar. KIIT University under the leadership of Dr Samanta is a living example to the society of the way of practicing social inclusion through s
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Prof Ashok Kolaskar, Vice Chancellor, KIIT University, Dr Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT University & KISS, Dr Karmarkar, MD, NABARD, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. It is a pleasure and privilege to be here at the National Finance Conclave – 2010 being organized by School of Management, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar. KIIT University under the leadership of Dr Samanta is a living example to the society of the way of practicing social inclusion through s
Sep 03, 2010
Technology in Banking : An Instrument for Economic Growth
Mr Bodhisatva Ganguly, Resident Editor, Economic Times, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. At the very outset, I want to say that it is a pleasure and a privilege to be amidst this august gathering and to be a part of the Banking Technology Conclave 2010. I congratulate the Economic Times for organizing this Technology Conclave, the fourth in the series, on the theme “Leveraging technology for fuelling growth and development”. The contribution of technology t
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr Bodhisatva Ganguly, Resident Editor, Economic Times, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. At the very outset, I want to say that it is a pleasure and a privilege to be amidst this august gathering and to be a part of the Banking Technology Conclave 2010. I congratulate the Economic Times for organizing this Technology Conclave, the fourth in the series, on the theme “Leveraging technology for fuelling growth and development”. The contribution of technology t
Jun 18, 2010
Financial Deepening by putting Financial Inclusion Campaign into Mission Mode
Dr C Rangarajan, Hon’ble Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, Mr Hari Sankaran, Managing Director and CEO, IL& FS, Shri S. S. Tarapore, Distinguished Fellow, Skoch Development Foundation, Shri J Sriram, CEO- Mobile Commerce Venture, Bharti Airtel Ltd, and of course the main organiser of this function Mr Sameer Kochhar, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. I have come here to say a few words about financial inclusion which is closely re
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Dr C Rangarajan, Hon’ble Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, Mr Hari Sankaran, Managing Director and CEO, IL& FS, Shri S. S. Tarapore, Distinguished Fellow, Skoch Development Foundation, Shri J Sriram, CEO- Mobile Commerce Venture, Bharti Airtel Ltd, and of course the main organiser of this function Mr Sameer Kochhar, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. I have come here to say a few words about financial inclusion which is closely re
Jun 18, 2010
Harnessing Technology to Bank the Unbanked
It is always a delight to be here in this wonderful city of Hyderabad. The location of IDRBT in Hyderabad is not an accident; it is a reflection of the growing reputation of Hyderabad as a premiere location for IT industry. Hailing as I do from this state, I know that we came from behind; twenty five years ago, there were several other cities ahead of Hyderabad on the technology scene; today, we are among the front runners. This remarkable reinvention of Hyderabad as
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
It is always a delight to be here in this wonderful city of Hyderabad. The location of IDRBT in Hyderabad is not an accident; it is a reflection of the growing reputation of Hyderabad as a premiere location for IT industry. Hailing as I do from this state, I know that we came from behind; twenty five years ago, there were several other cities ahead of Hyderabad on the technology scene; today, we are among the front runners. This remarkable reinvention of Hyderabad as
Jun 07, 2010
Financial Regulation and Financial Inclusion – Working Together or at Cross-purposes
The case for financial inclusion is not based on the principle of equity alone – access to affordable banking services is required for inclusive growth with stability. Achieving financial inclusion in a country like India with a large and diverse population with significant segments in rural and unorganised sectors requires a high level of penetration by the formal financial system. Even in areas that are well covered by banks, there are sections of society excluded f
Smt. Usha Thorat, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
The case for financial inclusion is not based on the principle of equity alone – access to affordable banking services is required for inclusive growth with stability. Achieving financial inclusion in a country like India with a large and diverse population with significant segments in rural and unorganised sectors requires a high level of penetration by the formal financial system. Even in areas that are well covered by banks, there are sections of society excluded f
May 21, 2010
Bank Credit to MSMEs: Present Status and Way Forward
Dr P M Mathew, Director, ISED, Dr K N Kabra, Chairman, ISED, Shri T O Sooraj, Director, Industries and Commerce, Government of Kerala, Dr Yerram Raju, senior fellow, ISED, senior bankers, MSME entrepreneurs, other distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. I am indeed very happy to be in your midst today for the release of the 13th issue of the India, Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Report Series of your Institute. The MSMEs, given their limitations and constraint
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Dr P M Mathew, Director, ISED, Dr K N Kabra, Chairman, ISED, Shri T O Sooraj, Director, Industries and Commerce, Government of Kerala, Dr Yerram Raju, senior fellow, ISED, senior bankers, MSME entrepreneurs, other distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. I am indeed very happy to be in your midst today for the release of the 13th issue of the India, Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Report Series of your Institute. The MSMEs, given their limitations and constraint
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