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Dec 17, 2012
Technology enabled transformation in the Financial Sector
Mr Sambamurthy, Members of Faculty, CIOs and GMs of banks, ladies and gentlemen. I thank the IDRBT for inviting me to address this erudite audience. The issues that I have chosen to flag; I hope, would generate adequate interest and be the basis for further deliberations leading to some concrete suggestions. We, in the Reserve Bank would eagerly look forward to such outcomes, as these can be useful to set the road map for technology adoption in the Indian financial se
Shri G Padmanabhan, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Mr Sambamurthy, Members of Faculty, CIOs and GMs of banks, ladies and gentlemen. I thank the IDRBT for inviting me to address this erudite audience. The issues that I have chosen to flag; I hope, would generate adequate interest and be the basis for further deliberations leading to some concrete suggestions. We, in the Reserve Bank would eagerly look forward to such outcomes, as these can be useful to set the road map for technology adoption in the Indian financial se
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Dec 11, 2012
Transit Path For Indian Economy: Six Steps For Transforming The Elephant Into A Tiger
Shri Prabhat Jain and other members of the Delhi Chapter of the Young Presidents Organisation! It is my pleasure to be here amidst some of the young captains of the Indian industry, who, I believe, would continue to guide their respective enterprises for a foreseeable future and make immense contributions in shaping the Indian Economy going forward. I have been asked to speak to you today on “transforming the elephant into a tiger” and in this regard, I would suggest
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri Prabhat Jain and other members of the Delhi Chapter of the Young Presidents Organisation! It is my pleasure to be here amidst some of the young captains of the Indian industry, who, I believe, would continue to guide their respective enterprises for a foreseeable future and make immense contributions in shaping the Indian Economy going forward. I have been asked to speak to you today on “transforming the elephant into a tiger” and in this regard, I would suggest
Dec 10, 2012
Unearned and Unshared Prosperity are Unsustainable
As is invariably the case with any major crisis, the ongoing global financial and economic crisis, including lately, of course, the eurozone crisis, have unleashed a passionate debate over the design of a new architecture of finance, capitalism and globalization. However, the trouble has been not so much with the inter-temporally evolved architecture of finance, capitalism and globalization as really with how it was actually worked in practice. The apocalyptic denouem
Shri V.K. Sharma, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
As is invariably the case with any major crisis, the ongoing global financial and economic crisis, including lately, of course, the eurozone crisis, have unleashed a passionate debate over the design of a new architecture of finance, capitalism and globalization. However, the trouble has been not so much with the inter-temporally evolved architecture of finance, capitalism and globalization as really with how it was actually worked in practice. The apocalyptic denouem
Dec 07, 2012
Perspectives on India’s Balance of Payments
I thank Professor Sar for inviting me to address this young audience. In the recent years, India’s integration with the global economy has increased significantly. This is reflected in our expanding volume of external trade and financial transactions. While this process has several benefits arising from wider access to consumption and investment, there is attendant cost of periodic instability. Over the last two years, the Reserve Bank has been drawing attention to th
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
I thank Professor Sar for inviting me to address this young audience. In the recent years, India’s integration with the global economy has increased significantly. This is reflected in our expanding volume of external trade and financial transactions. While this process has several benefits arising from wider access to consumption and investment, there is attendant cost of periodic instability. Over the last two years, the Reserve Bank has been drawing attention to th
Nov 30, 2012
Perspectives on Co-operation
Ms. Meena Hemchandra, Principal, Mr. R L Sharma, Vice-Principal, College for Agricultural Banking (CAB), Mr. Karuppasamy, the Executive Director, Mr. A. Vaidyanthan, a luminary in the field of development economics, distinguished participants from both India and abroad, my colleagues from Reserve Bank and the print and electronic media. 2. It is both a pleasure as well as a privilege for me to address this august gathering today. The International Conference on Co-ope
Shri Anand Sinha, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Ms. Meena Hemchandra, Principal, Mr. R L Sharma, Vice-Principal, College for Agricultural Banking (CAB), Mr. Karuppasamy, the Executive Director, Mr. A. Vaidyanthan, a luminary in the field of development economics, distinguished participants from both India and abroad, my colleagues from Reserve Bank and the print and electronic media. 2. It is both a pleasure as well as a privilege for me to address this august gathering today. The International Conference on Co-ope
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 23, 2012
Supporting Explosive Growth: Effective Linkages between the Banking Sector and Real Sector
Introduction Shri Rajkumar Dhoot, Hon’ble Member of Parliament and President, ASSOCHAM, Shri M. Narendra, Chairperson, ASSOCHAM National Council for Banking & Finance and CMD, Indian Overseas Bank, Shri Sunil Kanoria, Vice President, ASSOCHAM and Vice Chairman, SREI Infrastructure Finance Ltd.; Mrs. Shubhada Rao, Senior President and Chief Economist, Yes Bank Ltd.; Mr. Subhash C Aggarwal, CMD, SMC Group; Ms. Sudha Ravi, Co-Chairperson, ASSOCHAM National Council fo
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Introduction Shri Rajkumar Dhoot, Hon’ble Member of Parliament and President, ASSOCHAM, Shri M. Narendra, Chairperson, ASSOCHAM National Council for Banking & Finance and CMD, Indian Overseas Bank, Shri Sunil Kanoria, Vice President, ASSOCHAM and Vice Chairman, SREI Infrastructure Finance Ltd.; Mrs. Shubhada Rao, Senior President and Chief Economist, Yes Bank Ltd.; Mr. Subhash C Aggarwal, CMD, SMC Group; Ms. Sudha Ravi, Co-Chairperson, ASSOCHAM National Council fo
Nov 20, 2012
Managing Capital Flows
Ladies and Gentlemen, On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India and my own behalf, I extend a hearty welcome to you all to this conference on Managing Capital Flows, in this great city of Mumbai. As you know the conference is co-sponsored by Reserve Bank of India and Asian Development Bank (ADB). Mumbai is not only the commercial hub of India but also has a rich heritage. I hope you will have some time to experience the vibrancy of Mumbai. 2. Turning to today’s conferenc
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Ladies and Gentlemen, On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India and my own behalf, I extend a hearty welcome to you all to this conference on Managing Capital Flows, in this great city of Mumbai. As you know the conference is co-sponsored by Reserve Bank of India and Asian Development Bank (ADB). Mumbai is not only the commercial hub of India but also has a rich heritage. I hope you will have some time to experience the vibrancy of Mumbai. 2. Turning to today’s conferenc
Nov 20, 2012
G 20 and India
My sincere thanks to the Forum of Free Enterprise and Shri Minoo Shroff for inviting me to deliver the A.D. Shroff Memorial Lecture. It is an honour to which I attach a lot of value. A.D. Shroff 2. Even as he had no privileged background, A.D. Shroff rose to become one of the country’s most eminent and respected professionals in the financial world of his time. From the Board of Tata Sons, where he was the financial adviser, he went on to become the chairman of New In
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
My sincere thanks to the Forum of Free Enterprise and Shri Minoo Shroff for inviting me to deliver the A.D. Shroff Memorial Lecture. It is an honour to which I attach a lot of value. A.D. Shroff 2. Even as he had no privileged background, A.D. Shroff rose to become one of the country’s most eminent and respected professionals in the financial world of his time. From the Board of Tata Sons, where he was the financial adviser, he went on to become the chairman of New In
Nov 16, 2012
Leveraging Cooperative Advantage
Photograph Thank you very much for inviting me to inaugurate this two day International Conference on “Leveraging Cooperative Advantage” organized to celebrate the International Year of Cooperatives declared by the United Nations (UN). This is an opportunity to which I attach a lot of value. 2. The year-long celebration of cooperatives all over the world gives us an opportunity to revisit “the strengths of the cooperative business model as an alternative means of doin
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Photograph Thank you very much for inviting me to inaugurate this two day International Conference on “Leveraging Cooperative Advantage” organized to celebrate the International Year of Cooperatives declared by the United Nations (UN). This is an opportunity to which I attach a lot of value. 2. The year-long celebration of cooperatives all over the world gives us an opportunity to revisit “the strengths of the cooperative business model as an alternative means of doin
Nov 12, 2012
The Financial Innovations That Never Were
1. I deem it an honour and privilege to be addressing this very distinguished and august audience. Right at the outset, I would like to impress upon this very learned and discerning audience that responsible Financial Innovation is not an end in itself, but instead, a means to an end of sub-serving the real sector and in that sense it is consistent with, and a natural fit to, public policy purpose of “financial sector-real sector balance”. As this distinguished audien
Shri V.K. Sharma, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
1. I deem it an honour and privilege to be addressing this very distinguished and august audience. Right at the outset, I would like to impress upon this very learned and discerning audience that responsible Financial Innovation is not an end in itself, but instead, a means to an end of sub-serving the real sector and in that sense it is consistent with, and a natural fit to, public policy purpose of “financial sector-real sector balance”. As this distinguished audien
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
Nov 09, 2012
The Importance of Inflation Expectations
‘‘Each possesses within himself two antagonistic and foolish counsellors, whom we call by the names of pleasure and pain…besides these two, each man possesses opinions about the future, which go by the general name of ‘expectations’; and of these, that which precedes pain bears the special name of ‘fear’, and that which precedes pleasure the special name of ‘confidence’.” Plato, 360 BC I thank Dr. Sesha Iyer and Dr. Pattnaik for the invitation to address this young au
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
‘‘Each possesses within himself two antagonistic and foolish counsellors, whom we call by the names of pleasure and pain…besides these two, each man possesses opinions about the future, which go by the general name of ‘expectations’; and of these, that which precedes pain bears the special name of ‘fear’, and that which precedes pleasure the special name of ‘confidence’.” Plato, 360 BC I thank Dr. Sesha Iyer and Dr. Pattnaik for the invitation to address this young au
Oct 25, 2012
Financial Regulatory Reforms
A very good afternoon to you all. It is my privilege to chair the panel on ‘Financial Regulatory Reforms: Not far enough or Overkill?’ Let me welcome the four very eminent panelists, Mr. Jae-ha Park, Deputy Dean ADBI; Mr. Stephen Pickford, Associate Fellow, Chatham House; Mr. Paul Bernd Spahn, Professor Emeritus of Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany and Ms. Susan Thomas, Assistant Professor, Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research. 2. The topic of t
Shri Anand Sinha, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
A very good afternoon to you all. It is my privilege to chair the panel on ‘Financial Regulatory Reforms: Not far enough or Overkill?’ Let me welcome the four very eminent panelists, Mr. Jae-ha Park, Deputy Dean ADBI; Mr. Stephen Pickford, Associate Fellow, Chatham House; Mr. Paul Bernd Spahn, Professor Emeritus of Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany and Ms. Susan Thomas, Assistant Professor, Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research. 2. The topic of t
Oct 23, 2012
Technology in the Financial Sector- Some Issues and a Few Concerns
Mr Joseph, Mr Jayakumar, Mr Hareesh Babu, Mr John, distinguished ladies and gentlemen, it is a pleasure to be addressing the bankers in this beautiful city of Thrissur, often called the cultural capital of Kerala. From the bankers' perspective it can well be called the banking capital of Kerala, as three banks are head-quartered in Thrissur and a fourth in the adjoining town of Aluva. I am told that the Bankers Club, Thrissur is one of the oldest and the largest in Ke
Shri G Padmanabhan, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Mr Joseph, Mr Jayakumar, Mr Hareesh Babu, Mr John, distinguished ladies and gentlemen, it is a pleasure to be addressing the bankers in this beautiful city of Thrissur, often called the cultural capital of Kerala. From the bankers' perspective it can well be called the banking capital of Kerala, as three banks are head-quartered in Thrissur and a fourth in the adjoining town of Aluva. I am told that the Bankers Club, Thrissur is one of the oldest and the largest in Ke
Oct 22, 2012
Gauging the Potential of Emerging Markets – Can growth be achieved with Durable Financial Stability
Ms. Henny Sender, Chief Correspondent, International Finance, Financial Times and moderator for the panel discussion, my co-panelists, Mr. Bunt Ghosh, Head of Emerging Market Strategy for Asset Management, Credit Suisse; Mr. Sunil Godhwani, CMD, Religare Enterprises; Mr. Sizwe Nxasana, CEO, First Rand Group; Dr. Rana Kapoor, Founder, Managing Director and CEO, Yes Bank; other delegates and members of print and electronic media. A very good afternoon to you all. 2. Whi
Shri Anand Sinha, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Ms. Henny Sender, Chief Correspondent, International Finance, Financial Times and moderator for the panel discussion, my co-panelists, Mr. Bunt Ghosh, Head of Emerging Market Strategy for Asset Management, Credit Suisse; Mr. Sunil Godhwani, CMD, Religare Enterprises; Mr. Sizwe Nxasana, CEO, First Rand Group; Dr. Rana Kapoor, Founder, Managing Director and CEO, Yes Bank; other delegates and members of print and electronic media. A very good afternoon to you all. 2. Whi
Oct 18, 2012
Managing Currency and Interest Rate Risks – New Challenges for Banks & Corporates
It is a pleasure to be here at the 2nd FT-Yes Bank International Banking Summit amidst a very distinguished set of panellists and audience. I must compliment the organisers for selecting a very wide range of subjects – subjects which are as varied as they are topical in the world as we live in today - for discussions. The subject for this session “Managing currency and interest rate risks – new challenges for banks and corporations” is very relevant in the post crisis
Shri Harun R Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
It is a pleasure to be here at the 2nd FT-Yes Bank International Banking Summit amidst a very distinguished set of panellists and audience. I must compliment the organisers for selecting a very wide range of subjects – subjects which are as varied as they are topical in the world as we live in today - for discussions. The subject for this session “Managing currency and interest rate risks – new challenges for banks and corporations” is very relevant in the post crisis
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 15, 2012
Corporate Debt Market: Developments, Issues & Challenges
It is an honour to address the distinguished participants of the 9th Annual Conference on Capital Markets (CAPAM 2012) on an issue which is attracting a lot of attention of the policy-makers and market participants – the corporate debt market. Deeper and broader financial markets are desirable for public policy objectives as they play a critical role in improving the efficiency of capital allocation within the economy. Capital market comprising equity and debt market
Shri Harun R Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
It is an honour to address the distinguished participants of the 9th Annual Conference on Capital Markets (CAPAM 2012) on an issue which is attracting a lot of attention of the policy-makers and market participants – the corporate debt market. Deeper and broader financial markets are desirable for public policy objectives as they play a critical role in improving the efficiency of capital allocation within the economy. Capital market comprising equity and debt market
Oct 10, 2012
Welcoming Ben Bernanke
Photographs I am delighted to welcome Chairman Ben Bernanke to the Reserve Bank and to this meeting with the Top Management Group of RBI. 2. It would be presumptuous on my part to introduce a legendary personality like Ben Bernanke, especially to a gathering of central bank staff. I will do so nevertheless, if only to pay homage to a tradition. Crisis - An Intellectual Challenge 3. As we all know, the crisis was an intellectual challenge as it called into question man
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Photographs I am delighted to welcome Chairman Ben Bernanke to the Reserve Bank and to this meeting with the Top Management Group of RBI. 2. It would be presumptuous on my part to introduce a legendary personality like Ben Bernanke, especially to a gathering of central bank staff. I will do so nevertheless, if only to pay homage to a tradition. Crisis - An Intellectual Challenge 3. As we all know, the crisis was an intellectual challenge as it called into question man
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
Oct 09, 2012
Techno - Banking – Prospects and Challenges
Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, I am honoured to be invited to deliver the key note address at the 6th edition of the ET Banking Technology Conclave. I am also thankful to the organizers for their kind gesture in asking me to deliver the inaugural rather than the valedictory address, as originally intended. I was rather apprehensive of delivering a valedictory address in a Seminar like this, since-drawing a cricket analogy- it would be like going in as the last ma
Shri G Padmanabhan, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, I am honoured to be invited to deliver the key note address at the 6th edition of the ET Banking Technology Conclave. I am also thankful to the organizers for their kind gesture in asking me to deliver the inaugural rather than the valedictory address, as originally intended. I was rather apprehensive of delivering a valedictory address in a Seminar like this, since-drawing a cricket analogy- it would be like going in as the last ma
Oct 09, 2012
Silver Linings in the Indian Economy
Dr. Debashis Sanyal, Dean, Dr. Vrinda Kamat, Chairperson – MBA Banking, Faculty and students of the School of Business Management, NMIMS University, Shri. M G Sanghvi, Chairman & Managing Director, Syndicate Bank, Shri S K Jain, Executive Director, Bank of Baroda, distinguished invitees, ladies & gentlemen. It is a great pleasure to be amongst budding management professionals and corporate leaders of tomorrow. In the period of gloom and doom for the world in g
Shri Harun R Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Dr. Debashis Sanyal, Dean, Dr. Vrinda Kamat, Chairperson – MBA Banking, Faculty and students of the School of Business Management, NMIMS University, Shri. M G Sanghvi, Chairman & Managing Director, Syndicate Bank, Shri S K Jain, Executive Director, Bank of Baroda, distinguished invitees, ladies & gentlemen. It is a great pleasure to be amongst budding management professionals and corporate leaders of tomorrow. In the period of gloom and doom for the world in g
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 21, 2012
Underlying Concepts and Principles of Dynamic Provisioning
Thank you very much for inviting me to this conference to share with you my understanding of the underlying concepts and principles of dynamic provisioning. A discussion paper on the subject was brought out by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in March 2012. We are still in the process of examining the comments received from banks and other stakeholders and it may take us a while to finalise anything in this regard. Why make provisions? 2. Let me start the discussion wi
Shri B. Mahapatra, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Thank you very much for inviting me to this conference to share with you my understanding of the underlying concepts and principles of dynamic provisioning. A discussion paper on the subject was brought out by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in March 2012. We are still in the process of examining the comments received from banks and other stakeholders and it may take us a while to finalise anything in this regard. Why make provisions? 2. Let me start the discussion wi
Sep 20, 2012
Role of State in Developing Debt Markets
Presentation Mr. Robert Sheehy, Mr. Coskun Cangoz, Mr Jin Myung Kim, Mr Otavio Ladeira de Medeiros, Mr. Thordur Jonasson and distinguished participants. It is a great pleasure to be in the city of Doha and share my thoughts with such a distinguished gathering in the Conference jointly organized by the Qatar Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund. I am particularly thankful to Mr Abdulla Bin Saud Al-Thani, Governor, Qatar Central Bank and Mr. Ananthakrishnan
Shri Harun R Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Presentation Mr. Robert Sheehy, Mr. Coskun Cangoz, Mr Jin Myung Kim, Mr Otavio Ladeira de Medeiros, Mr. Thordur Jonasson and distinguished participants. It is a great pleasure to be in the city of Doha and share my thoughts with such a distinguished gathering in the Conference jointly organized by the Qatar Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund. I am particularly thankful to Mr Abdulla Bin Saud Al-Thani, Governor, Qatar Central Bank and Mr. Ananthakrishnan
Sep 17, 2012
Indian Economy: Imperatives for Second Generation Reforms
Dr. Suresh Kotak, Chairman, Kotak and Co. Ltd.; Dr. J. Phadnis, Principal of the VES College of Arts, Science and Commerce; Shri B.L. Boolani, Trustee In-charge; Dr. Suniti Nagpurkar, Head of the Economics Department and Convener of the Seminar, Mrs. Dipta Dasgupta, my old friend from the Banaras Hindu University; faculty members and students participating in the Seminar, Ladies and Gentlemen. It is, indeed, a matter of great pleasure and privilege for me that I have
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Dr. Suresh Kotak, Chairman, Kotak and Co. Ltd.; Dr. J. Phadnis, Principal of the VES College of Arts, Science and Commerce; Shri B.L. Boolani, Trustee In-charge; Dr. Suniti Nagpurkar, Head of the Economics Department and Convener of the Seminar, Mrs. Dipta Dasgupta, my old friend from the Banaras Hindu University; faculty members and students participating in the Seminar, Ladies and Gentlemen. It is, indeed, a matter of great pleasure and privilege for me that I have
Sep 13, 2012
Highlights and Rationale of the Recommendations of the Working Group to Review the Existing Prudential Guidelines on Restructuring of Advances
I am indeed grateful to the CAFRAL for inviting me here to discuss the highlights and rationale of the recommendations of the working group to review the existing prudential guidelines on restructuring of advances by banks and financial institutions, which I chaired. The working group was represented by eminent bankers, accountants, rating agency, Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The working group submitted its report to the RBI on
Shri B. Mahapatra, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
I am indeed grateful to the CAFRAL for inviting me here to discuss the highlights and rationale of the recommendations of the working group to review the existing prudential guidelines on restructuring of advances by banks and financial institutions, which I chaired. The working group was represented by eminent bankers, accountants, rating agency, Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The working group submitted its report to the RBI on
Sep 12, 2012
Alternate Payment Channels- Prepaid cards-Issues and Challenges
Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, 1. I am happy to be in your midst today and share some thoughts with you on the future roadmap of the Indian payments system. I have had the pleasure of interacting with the industry participants in similar conferences organised by IAMAI twice in the past. Since then, several developments have taken place which I firmly believe will result in a greater role to the assembled stakeholders in the Indian payments industry. 2. The enactm
Shri G Padmanabhan, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, 1. I am happy to be in your midst today and share some thoughts with you on the future roadmap of the Indian payments system. I have had the pleasure of interacting with the industry participants in similar conferences organised by IAMAI twice in the past. Since then, several developments have taken place which I firmly believe will result in a greater role to the assembled stakeholders in the Indian payments industry. 2. The enactm
Sep 11, 2012
Financial Stability: 2007 to 2012 - Five years on
Mr. D. Sarkar, CMD, Union Bank of India, Mr. Pratip Chaudhuri, Chairman, State Bank of India, senior members of the banking fraternity, delegates to the Conference, members of the print and electronic media and other distinguished guests. It is my privilege to be here in FIBAC 2012 whose theme is “Sustainable excellence through customer engagement, employee engagement and right use of technology”. FIBAC is an important forum for serious deliberations on banking sector
Shri Anand Sinha, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. D. Sarkar, CMD, Union Bank of India, Mr. Pratip Chaudhuri, Chairman, State Bank of India, senior members of the banking fraternity, delegates to the Conference, members of the print and electronic media and other distinguished guests. It is my privilege to be here in FIBAC 2012 whose theme is “Sustainable excellence through customer engagement, employee engagement and right use of technology”. FIBAC is an important forum for serious deliberations on banking sector
Sep 05, 2012
Turmoil in Global Economy: The Indian Perspectives
1. Shri Rajendra Kumar Das, Host Branch Chairman, Shri. Prashant Panda, Organizing Committee Chairman and the office bearers of the National & Branch Managing Committees of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), Shri. Jugal Kishore Mahapatra, Principal Secretary, Finance, Government of Odisha, distinguished delegates from across the country, ladies and gentlemen. I am very happy to be invited to this important conference being organized by the ICA
Shri Harun R Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. Shri Rajendra Kumar Das, Host Branch Chairman, Shri. Prashant Panda, Organizing Committee Chairman and the office bearers of the National & Branch Managing Committees of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), Shri. Jugal Kishore Mahapatra, Principal Secretary, Finance, Government of Odisha, distinguished delegates from across the country, ladies and gentlemen. I am very happy to be invited to this important conference being organized by the ICA
Sep 05, 2012
Customising mobile banking in India: issues & challenges
Presentation Distinguished delegates to the FIBAC 2012, ladies and gentlemen. As I was reading the theme of the conference “Sustainable Excellence through engaged customers, employees and right use of technology” three words (sustainable, engaged and right use) helped me to decide how I can use this opportunity to relate with all the stakeholders of the payment system industry to introspect the issues and challenges confronting customization of mobile banking in India
Shri Harun R Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Presentation Distinguished delegates to the FIBAC 2012, ladies and gentlemen. As I was reading the theme of the conference “Sustainable Excellence through engaged customers, employees and right use of technology” three words (sustainable, engaged and right use) helped me to decide how I can use this opportunity to relate with all the stakeholders of the payment system industry to introspect the issues and challenges confronting customization of mobile banking in India
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
Sep 04, 2012
Basel III in International and Indian Contexts Ten Questions We Should Know the Answers For
For the fourth year on a trot, you have extended me the privilege of inaugurating this annual FICCI-IBA conference. Involving as it does leaders from the corporate and banking sectors, this conference has emerged as an important forum for discussing major policy issues. Naturally, I attach a lot of value to speaking from this platform. Thank you for this opportunity. 2. Later this month, we will be marking the fourth anniversary of the collapse of Lehman Brothers whic
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
For the fourth year on a trot, you have extended me the privilege of inaugurating this annual FICCI-IBA conference. Involving as it does leaders from the corporate and banking sectors, this conference has emerged as an important forum for discussing major policy issues. Naturally, I attach a lot of value to speaking from this platform. Thank you for this opportunity. 2. Later this month, we will be marking the fourth anniversary of the collapse of Lehman Brothers whic
Sep 03, 2012
CRR is a cost, manage it: Chakrabarty tells SBI
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Aug 31, 2012
Economic and Financial Developments in Uttarakhand
I thank Professor Murthy for inviting me to share my thoughts with a young audience in an institution which has a formidable reputation in agricultural research as having pioneered the “Green Revolution”. In my talk today, I propose to briefly outline the economic and financial structure of the State as well as highlight various financial inclusion initiatives taken by the Reserve Bank. I will then indicate a few policy challenges in sustaining the growth momentum. I
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
I thank Professor Murthy for inviting me to share my thoughts with a young audience in an institution which has a formidable reputation in agricultural research as having pioneered the “Green Revolution”. In my talk today, I propose to briefly outline the economic and financial structure of the State as well as highlight various financial inclusion initiatives taken by the Reserve Bank. I will then indicate a few policy challenges in sustaining the growth momentum. I
Aug 29, 2012
India in a Globalizing World : Some Policy Dilemmas
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Aug 28, 2012
Perspectives on Risk and Governance
Mr. P R Ramesh, Chairman, Deloitte, Dr. Vikram Kuriyan, Director of the Investment Centre, Indian School of Business, Ms. Usha Thorat and Mr. V S Das, my erstwhile colleagues from Reserve Bank and other delegates. It is a pleasure for me to interact with you all, today at this Summit. 2. The theme of the Summit revolves around risk and governance, the two terms which are being looked at by policy makers with renewed interest and a fresh perspective in the aftermath of
Shri Anand Sinha, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. P R Ramesh, Chairman, Deloitte, Dr. Vikram Kuriyan, Director of the Investment Centre, Indian School of Business, Ms. Usha Thorat and Mr. V S Das, my erstwhile colleagues from Reserve Bank and other delegates. It is a pleasure for me to interact with you all, today at this Summit. 2. The theme of the Summit revolves around risk and governance, the two terms which are being looked at by policy makers with renewed interest and a fresh perspective in the aftermath of
Aug 28, 2012
India’s Post-Crisis Macroeconomic Challenges
I thank Professor Aditi Abhyankar for the opportunity for being a part of such a distinguished panel and share my thoughts with the young audience. As the future of the country, you have a great stake in the performance of our economy in a globalised world: the opportunity it provides, the promise it holds and the challenges we face. Therefore, the focus of my talk today is on the recent macroeconomic performance of the Indian economy. As you know the Indian economy e
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
I thank Professor Aditi Abhyankar for the opportunity for being a part of such a distinguished panel and share my thoughts with the young audience. As the future of the country, you have a great stake in the performance of our economy in a globalised world: the opportunity it provides, the promise it holds and the challenges we face. Therefore, the focus of my talk today is on the recent macroeconomic performance of the Indian economy. As you know the Indian economy e
Aug 24, 2012
Turmoil in Global Economy: The Indian Perspective
Shri Harun R Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Aug 20, 2012
Economic and Financial Developments in Odisha
I thank Shri Bijoy Ketan Mishra for inviting me to address this distinguished gathering. I am happy that The Political and Business Daily has chosen to highlight the role of banking in Odisha’s development. In the development of the financial sector, banks have a pivotal role. Finance leads growth and economic progress follows. As you know, the Reserve Bank has been actively engaged in the development of the financial sector. However, we have stepped up our efforts in
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
I thank Shri Bijoy Ketan Mishra for inviting me to address this distinguished gathering. I am happy that The Political and Business Daily has chosen to highlight the role of banking in Odisha’s development. In the development of the financial sector, banks have a pivotal role. Finance leads growth and economic progress follows. As you know, the Reserve Bank has been actively engaged in the development of the financial sector. However, we have stepped up our efforts in
Aug 20, 2012
Goa to Goa- Changed contours of the Indian Forex Markets- New realities and Priorities
It is indeed an honour to once again address the top professionals in the Indian forex market. It is exactly 15 years since Dr Y V Reddy, the then RBI Deputy Governor, heralded the beginning of a true forex market in India in this city through what has become famous as the "Goa Speech". Clearly the attempt of Dr Reddy that day, and I was present in the front row of the audience, was to drive home some rationale and sanity into the participating audience. The market to
Shri G Padmanabhan, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
It is indeed an honour to once again address the top professionals in the Indian forex market. It is exactly 15 years since Dr Y V Reddy, the then RBI Deputy Governor, heralded the beginning of a true forex market in India in this city through what has become famous as the "Goa Speech". Clearly the attempt of Dr Reddy that day, and I was present in the front row of the audience, was to drive home some rationale and sanity into the participating audience. The market to
Aug 13, 2012
Corporate Debt Restructuring- Issues and Way Forward
Ms. Soundara Kumar, Deputy Managing Director, State Bank of India, Mr. Siby Anthony, Managing Director & CEO, Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Co. Ltd., Mr. R. Sundaram, President (Finance) & Company Secretary, Indo Count Industries Limited, Mr. T.R Madhavan, Executive Chairman, Centrum Group, and, seated in front of the dais, Mr. Chandir Gidwani , Promoter, Centrum Group, other distinguished guests, members of the print and electronic media, ladies and gentleme
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Ms. Soundara Kumar, Deputy Managing Director, State Bank of India, Mr. Siby Anthony, Managing Director & CEO, Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Co. Ltd., Mr. R. Sundaram, President (Finance) & Company Secretary, Indo Count Industries Limited, Mr. T.R Madhavan, Executive Chairman, Centrum Group, and, seated in front of the dais, Mr. Chandir Gidwani , Promoter, Centrum Group, other distinguished guests, members of the print and electronic media, ladies and gentleme
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
Aug 03, 2012
Indian Payment and Settlement Systems Responsible Innovation and Regulation
First of all, my thanks to the management of IDRBT for inviting me to this eighth edition of the IDRBT Banking Technology Awards function. Financial Innovation in the Context of the Crisis 2. We are gathered here today to recognise and celebrate financial innovation. If we take a long sweep of history, there is no doubt that innovation has contributed to enhancing the quantum, quality and reach of financial intermediation. In recent years though, financial innovation
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
First of all, my thanks to the management of IDRBT for inviting me to this eighth edition of the IDRBT Banking Technology Awards function. Financial Innovation in the Context of the Crisis 2. We are gathered here today to recognise and celebrate financial innovation. If we take a long sweep of history, there is no doubt that innovation has contributed to enhancing the quantum, quality and reach of financial intermediation. In recent years though, financial innovation
Jul 30, 2012
Managing currency risk in the new normal
Ladies and Gentlemen, I am happy to be here today and share with you my perspectives on this interesting theme of the Seminar. It does take a lot of courage to coin anything as "normal' these days. What is ‘New Normal’? Mr. Mohamed El-Erian and Mr. Bill Gross of Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO)coined the phrase ‘New Normal’ during early 2009 that basically signifies a downward shift in potential growth of the advanced economies post-crisis and the consequ
Shri G Padmanabhan, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Ladies and Gentlemen, I am happy to be here today and share with you my perspectives on this interesting theme of the Seminar. It does take a lot of courage to coin anything as "normal' these days. What is ‘New Normal’? Mr. Mohamed El-Erian and Mr. Bill Gross of Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO)coined the phrase ‘New Normal’ during early 2009 that basically signifies a downward shift in potential growth of the advanced economies post-crisis and the consequ
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 19, 2012
Small is still Beautiful and Competitive – Reflections on the Growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India
Mr. Partha Chatterjee, Hon’ble Minister in Charge, Department of Commerce and Industries, Government of West Bengal, Dr. Manas Ranjan Bhunia, Hon’ble Minister in Charge, Department of Micro and Small Scale Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal, Dr. Rajeev Singh, Director General, Indian Chamber of Commerce, Kolkata, and other distinguished invitees. I am indeed happy to be a part of this national conference. 2. This conference is very timely for several
Shri Anand Sinha, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Partha Chatterjee, Hon’ble Minister in Charge, Department of Commerce and Industries, Government of West Bengal, Dr. Manas Ranjan Bhunia, Hon’ble Minister in Charge, Department of Micro and Small Scale Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal, Dr. Rajeev Singh, Director General, Indian Chamber of Commerce, Kolkata, and other distinguished invitees. I am indeed happy to be a part of this national conference. 2. This conference is very timely for several
Jul 19, 2012
Remembering Dr. I G Patel
1. There are many privileges of being the Governor. Among them is releasing the books by former Governors. It is a privilege to which I attach a lot of value, something which I prize. Newton 2. Because the occasion demands it, I must repeat what I said at the Reserve Bank’s Platinum Jubilee. 3. Those of you who have had some exposure to the history of science would know that Sir Isaac Newton was an intellectually arrogant man. When his friend and rival, Robert Hooke w
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. There are many privileges of being the Governor. Among them is releasing the books by former Governors. It is a privilege to which I attach a lot of value, something which I prize. Newton 2. Because the occasion demands it, I must repeat what I said at the Reserve Bank’s Platinum Jubilee. 3. Those of you who have had some exposure to the history of science would know that Sir Isaac Newton was an intellectually arrogant man. When his friend and rival, Robert Hooke w
Jul 18, 2012
On Leadership Skills
I thank the students of Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS), Mumbai for inviting me to this Seminar, aptly titled “The CATALYST”. For me, being here, in my Alma Mater, is special, and being the Chief Guest today is therefore doubly special. I am also happy to be sharing with you my thoughts on a subject, which has been close to my heart: Leadership. I remember having studied Transformational Leadership and its Impact on Organisational Climate and Un
Shri V.S. Das, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
I thank the students of Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS), Mumbai for inviting me to this Seminar, aptly titled “The CATALYST”. For me, being here, in my Alma Mater, is special, and being the Chief Guest today is therefore doubly special. I am also happy to be sharing with you my thoughts on a subject, which has been close to my heart: Leadership. I remember having studied Transformational Leadership and its Impact on Organisational Climate and Un
Jul 17, 2012
Statistics in the Reserve Bank of India
Governor Dr. Subbarao, Prof. R. Radhakrishna, Chairman, National Statistical Commission, Dr. Aurel Schubert, Director General, Statistics Department, European Central Bank (ECB), Deputy Governor Dr. Subir Gokarn; other distinguished speakers Prof. J.R. Varma, IIM Ahmedabad, Prof. Probal Chaudhuri, ISI Kolkata and Prof. Amit Bubna, ISB, Hyderabad; Deputy Governors, colleague Executive Directors, distinguished guests from the financial sector and academia, members of th
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Governor Dr. Subbarao, Prof. R. Radhakrishna, Chairman, National Statistical Commission, Dr. Aurel Schubert, Director General, Statistics Department, European Central Bank (ECB), Deputy Governor Dr. Subir Gokarn; other distinguished speakers Prof. J.R. Varma, IIM Ahmedabad, Prof. Probal Chaudhuri, ISI Kolkata and Prof. Amit Bubna, ISB, Hyderabad; Deputy Governors, colleague Executive Directors, distinguished guests from the financial sector and academia, members of th
Jul 17, 2012
Statistics and Statistical Analysis in RBI’s Work
Statistics Day at RBI The Statistics Day Conference, held to honour the memory of that doyen of statistics, the late Prof. P. C. Mahalanobis, has become an important event in the Reserve Bank’s annual calendar. Since statistical analysis is a critical input for the Reserve Bank to deliver on its mandate, we have found this annual conference to be a very valuable learning experience. 2. I want to acknowledge the presence here of several leading experts in statistical a
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Statistics Day at RBI The Statistics Day Conference, held to honour the memory of that doyen of statistics, the late Prof. P. C. Mahalanobis, has become an important event in the Reserve Bank’s annual calendar. Since statistical analysis is a critical input for the Reserve Bank to deliver on its mandate, we have found this annual conference to be a very valuable learning experience. 2. I want to acknowledge the presence here of several leading experts in statistical a
Jul 16, 2012
Issues in IT Governance
Smt. Meena Hemchandra, Principal CAB, members of CAB faculty and participants; wish you all a very good morning. I thank the Principal for the privilege given to me to address this gathering of CTOs and CIOs of banks, who are responsible for managing information, the most valuable resource for banks today. It is indeed appreciable and thoughtful of the CAB to organize a programme with a theme which has great contemporary relevance. Emergence of Corporate Governance 2.
Shri G Padmanabhan, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Smt. Meena Hemchandra, Principal CAB, members of CAB faculty and participants; wish you all a very good morning. I thank the Principal for the privilege given to me to address this gathering of CTOs and CIOs of banks, who are responsible for managing information, the most valuable resource for banks today. It is indeed appreciable and thoughtful of the CAB to organize a programme with a theme which has great contemporary relevance. Emergence of Corporate Governance 2.
Jul 13, 2012
Global Convergence of Banking Regulations and its impact on Indian Banking System
I am very happy to be here to address the Bankers Club at Raipur. Chhattisgarh is a fast developing state and the banking system here has to play its role in ushering in economic growth of the state. The outreach programme in which I participated yesterday at Makanpur was an eye opener for me regarding the active role played by the banks towards this direction. Global Financial Crisis – A curtain raiser 2. As we are passing through difficult but challenging times as f
Shri G Padmanabhan, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
I am very happy to be here to address the Bankers Club at Raipur. Chhattisgarh is a fast developing state and the banking system here has to play its role in ushering in economic growth of the state. The outreach programme in which I participated yesterday at Makanpur was an eye opener for me regarding the active role played by the banks towards this direction. Global Financial Crisis – A curtain raiser 2. As we are passing through difficult but challenging times as f
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 11, 2012
Launch of the OTC Derivatives Trade Repository
We are gathered here to mark the launch of the OTC Derivatives Trade Repository. As you know, in the aftermath of the US sub-prime crisis, improving transparency and reducing counterparty risk in OTC derivatives transactions have been two principal themes of discourse in the context of helping create a robust financial market architecture. This would not only reduce the possibility of recurrence of such a crisis in future but also contain the fallout and facilitate ti
Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
We are gathered here to mark the launch of the OTC Derivatives Trade Repository. As you know, in the aftermath of the US sub-prime crisis, improving transparency and reducing counterparty risk in OTC derivatives transactions have been two principal themes of discourse in the context of helping create a robust financial market architecture. This would not only reduce the possibility of recurrence of such a crisis in future but also contain the fallout and facilitate ti
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
Jul 03, 2012
IT and Governance in Banks - Some thoughts
Shri Sambamurthy, Director, IDRBT; Shri Prabhakar, Chairman and Managing Director, Andhra Bank, Shri Rao, Managing Director, SBH, Shri Siva Kumar, member of faculty, IDRBT, distinguished fellows of IDRBT; other members of the faculty; and directors on the Boards of banks. Wish you all a very good morning. 2. Independent directors are looked upon by both the stakeholders and regulators as important contributors to the value additive and ethically positive oversight of
Shri Anand Sinha, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri Sambamurthy, Director, IDRBT; Shri Prabhakar, Chairman and Managing Director, Andhra Bank, Shri Rao, Managing Director, SBH, Shri Siva Kumar, member of faculty, IDRBT, distinguished fellows of IDRBT; other members of the faculty; and directors on the Boards of banks. Wish you all a very good morning. 2. Independent directors are looked upon by both the stakeholders and regulators as important contributors to the value additive and ethically positive oversight of
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 27, 2012
Price Stability and Financial Stability An Emerging Market Perspective
“A system of credit which has slowly grown up as years went on, which has suited itself to the course of business, which has forced itself on the habits of men, will not be altered because theorists disapprove of it, or because books are written against it.” Walter Bagehot, Lombard Street,1873. It is indeed an honour for me to be addressing the distinguished members of the Board of Directors and Senior Management of the Central Bank of Nigeria. I thank Governor Sanusi
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
“A system of credit which has slowly grown up as years went on, which has suited itself to the course of business, which has forced itself on the habits of men, will not be altered because theorists disapprove of it, or because books are written against it.” Walter Bagehot, Lombard Street,1873. It is indeed an honour for me to be addressing the distinguished members of the Board of Directors and Senior Management of the Central Bank of Nigeria. I thank Governor Sanusi
Jun 20, 2012
Responsible Innovation in Finance
Ladies and gentlemen, 1. C' est en effet un honneur et un privilège d'être ici ce soir, dans une des plus belles villes du monde, d'accepter au nom de l'une des Banques centrales les plus respectées du monde le prix Dufrenoy de l'Innovation décerné pour l'année 2012, à la Reserve Bank of India (pour nos calibrage politique dans le règlement des produits financiers). Je remercie tous ceux qui ont contribue a nous choisir pour cet honneur. Maintenant avant que l’on me d
Shri G Padmanabhan, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Ladies and gentlemen, 1. C' est en effet un honneur et un privilège d'être ici ce soir, dans une des plus belles villes du monde, d'accepter au nom de l'une des Banques centrales les plus respectées du monde le prix Dufrenoy de l'Innovation décerné pour l'année 2012, à la Reserve Bank of India (pour nos calibrage politique dans le règlement des produits financiers). Je remercie tous ceux qui ont contribue a nous choisir pour cet honneur. Maintenant avant que l’on me d
Jun 19, 2012
India - Macroeconomic Situation Assessment and Prospects
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
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
Jun 04, 2012
Human Resource Management in Banks – Need for a new perspective
Shri Alok Misra, CMD, Bank of India, Dr. K. Ramakrishnan, Chief Executive, Indian Banks Association, CMDs and EDs of Public Sector Banks, fellow bankers, external consultants, members of the press and distinguished guests. I thank you for inviting me to this conference. 2. I am happy to note that a conference focusing exclusively on HR issues is being organized by Public Sector Banks. I understand that the conference is being organized at the instance of the Governmen
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri Alok Misra, CMD, Bank of India, Dr. K. Ramakrishnan, Chief Executive, Indian Banks Association, CMDs and EDs of Public Sector Banks, fellow bankers, external consultants, members of the press and distinguished guests. I thank you for inviting me to this conference. 2. I am happy to note that a conference focusing exclusively on HR issues is being organized by Public Sector Banks. I understand that the conference is being organized at the instance of the Governmen
Apr 27, 2012
Strengthening Governance in Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) - Some Random Thoughts
Thank you for inviting me to deliver the keynote address at this microfinance workshop. Microfinance is currently at the centre of intense policy debate, especially, in the context of governance and regulatory oversight related issues. The current workshop which focuses the deliberations on governance issues in microfinance is, therefore, quite timely as well as contextually relevant. I congratulate the organisers on their choice of subject for this workshop and hope
Shri Anand Sinha, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Thank you for inviting me to deliver the keynote address at this microfinance workshop. Microfinance is currently at the centre of intense policy debate, especially, in the context of governance and regulatory oversight related issues. The current workshop which focuses the deliberations on governance issues in microfinance is, therefore, quite timely as well as contextually relevant. I congratulate the organisers on their choice of subject for this workshop and hope
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 13, 2012
Enabling Affordable Housing for All – Issues & Challenges
1. It is a pleasure to address such a distinguished gathering of delegates at the international conference and the well-known experts from the sector who have assembled here. It is my pleasure to be here not only as a representative of the Reserve Bank of India but also as a member of the Board of the National Housing Bank (NHB). Over the years, the Reserve Bank and the NHB have committed to the cause of improving the condition of the Indian housing sector considering
Shri Harun R Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. It is a pleasure to address such a distinguished gathering of delegates at the international conference and the well-known experts from the sector who have assembled here. It is my pleasure to be here not only as a representative of the Reserve Bank of India but also as a member of the Board of the National Housing Bank (NHB). Over the years, the Reserve Bank and the NHB have committed to the cause of improving the condition of the Indian housing sector considering
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
Apr 11, 2012
Musings on FEDAI, Forex Market and Indian Rupee
1. Dr. T V Nagendra Prasad, Charge d’ Affairs, Embassy of India, Mr. Phillipe Welti, former Ambassador of Switzerland to India & Bhutan, Mr. Beat Siegenthaler, Executive Director, UBS, Ms. Varsha Vasant Purandare, Chairperson, Foreign Exchange Dealers Association of India (FEDAI), Mr. D. G. Patwardhan, Chief Executive Officer, FEDAI, Mr. N. S. Venkatesh, Chairman, The Fixed Income Money Market and Derivatives Association of India (FIMMDA), Mr. C.E.S Azariah, Chief
Shri Harun R Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. Dr. T V Nagendra Prasad, Charge d’ Affairs, Embassy of India, Mr. Phillipe Welti, former Ambassador of Switzerland to India & Bhutan, Mr. Beat Siegenthaler, Executive Director, UBS, Ms. Varsha Vasant Purandare, Chairperson, Foreign Exchange Dealers Association of India (FEDAI), Mr. D. G. Patwardhan, Chief Executive Officer, FEDAI, Mr. N. S. Venkatesh, Chairman, The Fixed Income Money Market and Derivatives Association of India (FIMMDA), Mr. C.E.S Azariah, Chief
Apr 09, 2012
Learning from the Crisis
On behalf of the Reserve Bank, I have great pleasure in welcoming Professor Michael D. Bordo who will shortly be delivering the fourth P. R. Brahmananda Memorial Lecture. Hearty welcome also to Ms. Jann Grace Seale, who has accompanied Prof. Bordo as the Reserve Bank’s guest. I also have pleasure in acknowledging the members of the family of late Prof. Brahmananda - Dr. P.R. Ramaswamy, Shri P.R. Vishwanath, Smt. Gayatri Viswanath and Ms. Kritika Viswanath. We are deli
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
On behalf of the Reserve Bank, I have great pleasure in welcoming Professor Michael D. Bordo who will shortly be delivering the fourth P. R. Brahmananda Memorial Lecture. Hearty welcome also to Ms. Jann Grace Seale, who has accompanied Prof. Bordo as the Reserve Bank’s guest. I also have pleasure in acknowledging the members of the family of late Prof. Brahmananda - Dr. P.R. Ramaswamy, Shri P.R. Vishwanath, Smt. Gayatri Viswanath and Ms. Kritika Viswanath. We are deli
Apr 09, 2012
The Great Depression and the Great Recession: What Have We Learnt?
1. Introduction The Financial Crisis of 2007-2008 and the Great Recession of 2007-2009 are now in the past although the U.S. economy is still recovering but at an abnormally low pace, and Europe is in recession again following the debt crisis of 2010-2011. During the worst of the recent financial crisis/Great Recession many observers made comparisons between that event and the Great Depression. In this lecture I reevaluate the experience of the two events. I raise and
Prof. Michael D. Bordo, Guest Speaker
1. Introduction The Financial Crisis of 2007-2008 and the Great Recession of 2007-2009 are now in the past although the U.S. economy is still recovering but at an abnormally low pace, and Europe is in recession again following the debt crisis of 2010-2011. During the worst of the recent financial crisis/Great Recession many observers made comparisons between that event and the Great Depression. In this lecture I reevaluate the experience of the two events. I raise and
Apr 03, 2012
Systemic risk assessment – The cornerstone for the pursuit of financial stability
1. First of all, let me extend a warm welcome to all of you to this vibrant city called Mumbai. We, in India, often call this city the Maximum City – it is undeniably, like the punch line of the advertisement of a global bank, a city which never sleeps. I hope all of you also take maximum advantage of your stay here in respect of the deliberations during the seminar and of the tremendous opportunities for entertainment that this city offers! 2. The subject of this con
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. First of all, let me extend a warm welcome to all of you to this vibrant city called Mumbai. We, in India, often call this city the Maximum City – it is undeniably, like the punch line of the advertisement of a global bank, a city which never sleeps. I hope all of you also take maximum advantage of your stay here in respect of the deliberations during the seminar and of the tremendous opportunities for entertainment that this city offers! 2. The subject of this con
Mar 30, 2012
The Challenge of Globalization Some Reflections from the Reserve Bank Perspective
Thank you for inviting me to address the convocation of IIM, Bangalore. It is an honour to which I attach a lot of value. 2. First of all, heartiest congratulations to all the graduating students. Today marks a milestone in your lives. You will be leaving college with a degree in management, and not just any degree, but a degree from one of the most elite management schools in the country. You should be proud of what you have accomplished. Managing Change 3. As I see
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Thank you for inviting me to address the convocation of IIM, Bangalore. It is an honour to which I attach a lot of value. 2. First of all, heartiest congratulations to all the graduating students. Today marks a milestone in your lives. You will be leaving college with a degree in management, and not just any degree, but a degree from one of the most elite management schools in the country. You should be proud of what you have accomplished. Managing Change 3. As I see
Mar 29, 2012
M - Banking in India - Regulations and Rationale
Ms Moono Mupotola, Manager, African Development Bank Group, Mr Somak Ghosh, Group President, Development & Sustainable Banking, YES Bank, distinguished guests, participants, members of the print and electronic media, ladies and gentlemen. I am delighted to be present here at the International Banking Summit on "Regulation of Cross-Border Mobile Payments and Regional Financial Integration" and share my thoughts on the subject of mobile phones as a powerful tool for
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Ms Moono Mupotola, Manager, African Development Bank Group, Mr Somak Ghosh, Group President, Development & Sustainable Banking, YES Bank, distinguished guests, participants, members of the print and electronic media, ladies and gentlemen. I am delighted to be present here at the International Banking Summit on "Regulation of Cross-Border Mobile Payments and Regional Financial Integration" and share my thoughts on the subject of mobile phones as a powerful tool for
Mar 28, 2012
Towards Vibrant Debt Markets – A 7iFramework
Presentation 1. It is a great pleasure to be here amidst you all for the 9th Annual meeting of the Fixed Income Money Market Derivatives Association (FIMMDA) and the Primary Dealers Association of India (PDAI) in this enchanting and energetic city of Kuala Lumpur. Relations between our two great nations, India and Malaysia, date back to ancient times. Indeed the name Malaysia is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit root Malayadvipa which means “peninsula of
Shri Harun R Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Presentation 1. It is a great pleasure to be here amidst you all for the 9th Annual meeting of the Fixed Income Money Market Derivatives Association (FIMMDA) and the Primary Dealers Association of India (PDAI) in this enchanting and energetic city of Kuala Lumpur. Relations between our two great nations, India and Malaysia, date back to ancient times. Indeed the name Malaysia is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit root Malayadvipa which means “peninsula of
Mar 23, 2012
Uses and Misuses of Statistics
Prof. Umesh Singh, Coordinator, DST Centre for Interdisciplinary Mathematical Sciences, Prof Sengupta, Dean Faculty of Science, Prof Joshi, other distinguished members of faculty of the University, and above all, dear students. I thank you all for inviting me to be in your midst during the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya. It is a great honour and privilege for me. Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya 2. You have provided an opportunit
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Prof. Umesh Singh, Coordinator, DST Centre for Interdisciplinary Mathematical Sciences, Prof Sengupta, Dean Faculty of Science, Prof Joshi, other distinguished members of faculty of the University, and above all, dear students. I thank you all for inviting me to be in your midst during the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya. It is a great honour and privilege for me. Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya 2. You have provided an opportunit
Mar 20, 2012
Changing Contours of Global Crisis- Impact on Indian Economy
Dr. Devi Singh, Director, IIM Lucknow and Mentor Director, IIM Kashipur; Professor Manoj Anand; other members of the faculty; my fellow bankers and the young and ‘raring to go’ students of Indian Institute of Management, Kashipur. A very good evening to you all. I deem it a privilege to address young and bright students like this. I see in them the willingness to listen, courage to question and the enthusiasm to take on challenges that the future holds for them. In sh
Shri Anand Sinha, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Dr. Devi Singh, Director, IIM Lucknow and Mentor Director, IIM Kashipur; Professor Manoj Anand; other members of the faculty; my fellow bankers and the young and ‘raring to go’ students of Indian Institute of Management, Kashipur. A very good evening to you all. I deem it a privilege to address young and bright students like this. I see in them the willingness to listen, courage to question and the enthusiasm to take on challenges that the future holds for them. In sh
Mar 19, 2012
Statistics and the Reserve Bank: Some Reflections
1. Deputy Governors, Dr. Subir Gokarn and Dr. K. C. Chakrabarty; distinguished statisticians and economists from the academia; Regional Director Chandigarh; heads of select departments; Shri A. B. Chakraborty, Officer-in-Charge Department of Statistics and Information Management (DSIM) and friends. I extend a warm welcome to you all to the Annual Conference 2012 of the Department of Statistics and Information Management (DSIM). For the first time, this conference is o
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
1. Deputy Governors, Dr. Subir Gokarn and Dr. K. C. Chakrabarty; distinguished statisticians and economists from the academia; Regional Director Chandigarh; heads of select departments; Shri A. B. Chakraborty, Officer-in-Charge Department of Statistics and Information Management (DSIM) and friends. I extend a warm welcome to you all to the Annual Conference 2012 of the Department of Statistics and Information Management (DSIM). For the first time, this conference is o
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
Mar 05, 2012
The Framework for Pre-Empting Systemic Financial Risks
1. For all the like-never-before-and-hopefully-never-after financial, fiscal, economic and social costs of the Global Financial Crisis, the one perverse benefit of it, nevertheless, has been that it has tellingly focussed attention of global law and policy makers and head honchos of finance and banking industry, also like never before, on risk and the risk management imperative as also compelled a cathartic reappraisal of how risk should be defined and measured ! As s
Shri V.K. Sharma, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
1. For all the like-never-before-and-hopefully-never-after financial, fiscal, economic and social costs of the Global Financial Crisis, the one perverse benefit of it, nevertheless, has been that it has tellingly focussed attention of global law and policy makers and head honchos of finance and banking industry, also like never before, on risk and the risk management imperative as also compelled a cathartic reappraisal of how risk should be defined and measured ! As s
Mar 03, 2012
Outward Indian FDI – Recent Trends & Emerging Issues
1. In recent years, emerging market economies (EMEs) are increasingly becoming a source of foreign investment for rest of the world. It is not only a sign of their increasing participation in the global economy but also of their increasing competence. More importantly, a growing impetus for change today is coming from developing countries and economies in transition, where a number of private as well as state-owned enterprises are increasingly undertaking outward expa
Shri Harun R Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. In recent years, emerging market economies (EMEs) are increasingly becoming a source of foreign investment for rest of the world. It is not only a sign of their increasing participation in the global economy but also of their increasing competence. More importantly, a growing impetus for change today is coming from developing countries and economies in transition, where a number of private as well as state-owned enterprises are increasingly undertaking outward expa
Mar 03, 2012
Implications of Basel III for Capital, Liquidity and Profitability of Banks
It is heartening that the National Institute of Bank Management (NIBM), Pune is organizing a two-day National Conference on ‘Emerging Macro Environment, Regulatory Changes and Bank Competitiveness’, today and tomorrow. I am indeed grateful to the NIBM for giving me this privilege to talk to you today on a topic - Implications of Basel III for Capital, Liquidity and Profitability of Banks - which is contemporaneous, not only in the financial circles, but also in the la
Shri B. Mahapatra, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
It is heartening that the National Institute of Bank Management (NIBM), Pune is organizing a two-day National Conference on ‘Emerging Macro Environment, Regulatory Changes and Bank Competitiveness’, today and tomorrow. I am indeed grateful to the NIBM for giving me this privilege to talk to you today on a topic - Implications of Basel III for Capital, Liquidity and Profitability of Banks - which is contemporaneous, not only in the financial circles, but also in the la
Feb 27, 2012
BCSBI, Customer Service and Consumer Protection-Issues and Challenges
Shri A.C.Mahajan, Chairman BCSBI, Shri M.M. Chitale, Shri H.N.Sinor, Shri C. Krishnan, members of the Governing Council of BCSBI, Shri N Raja CEO, BCSBI, delegates to the Conference, Ladies and Gentlemen, it gives me great pleasure to be in your midst today and share with you some of my thoughts concerning quality of customer care and service in our banking industry. 1. The BCSBI has been in existence for six years now and has done a commendable job in this short span
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri A.C.Mahajan, Chairman BCSBI, Shri M.M. Chitale, Shri H.N.Sinor, Shri C. Krishnan, members of the Governing Council of BCSBI, Shri N Raja CEO, BCSBI, delegates to the Conference, Ladies and Gentlemen, it gives me great pleasure to be in your midst today and share with you some of my thoughts concerning quality of customer care and service in our banking industry. 1. The BCSBI has been in existence for six years now and has done a commendable job in this short span
Feb 27, 2012
Agriculture Agenda for Odisha – Issues & Challenges
1. It is a matter of great pleasure to participate in this very important Agriculture Conclave organized by the Reserve Bank of India with active support from the Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology (OUAT), the National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development (NABARD) and the Government of Odisha. As you would be aware, both the Reserve Bank of India, Bhubaneswar Office and the OUAT are celebrating their Golden Jubilee year – fifty years of commitme
Shri Harun R Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. It is a matter of great pleasure to participate in this very important Agriculture Conclave organized by the Reserve Bank of India with active support from the Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology (OUAT), the National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development (NABARD) and the Government of Odisha. As you would be aware, both the Reserve Bank of India, Bhubaneswar Office and the OUAT are celebrating their Golden Jubilee year – fifty years of commitme
Feb 17, 2012
Indian Banking Sector: Towards the Next Orbit
Dr. Pritam Singh, Director General, International Management Institute, Dr. Ahindra Chakrabarti, Programme Director, participants from Reserve Bank of India and the commercial banks. It gives me great pleasure to be before you today as you embark on this journey of learning here at IMI and later across Paris, Berlin and Milan to imbibe the culture of these countries and the best practices. The Advanced Management Programme is the ninth in the series and includes study
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Dr. Pritam Singh, Director General, International Management Institute, Dr. Ahindra Chakrabarti, Programme Director, participants from Reserve Bank of India and the commercial banks. It gives me great pleasure to be before you today as you embark on this journey of learning here at IMI and later across Paris, Berlin and Milan to imbibe the culture of these countries and the best practices. The Advanced Management Programme is the ninth in the series and includes study
Feb 17, 2012
Moving towards technology led excellence in banking
Shri Sambamurthy, Director IDRBT, Executive Directors of banks, members of faculty from IDRBT, ladies and gentlemen. It gives me immense pleasure to be delivering the keynote address in today’s workshop ‘Beyond Core Banking’ and I thank IDRBT for giving me the opportunity. 2. In today’s technologically advanced environment, Core Banking Solution (CBS), does not remain an edge anymore, but has become the basic prerequisite for any bank. Building on this, banks need to
Shri Anand Sinha, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri Sambamurthy, Director IDRBT, Executive Directors of banks, members of faculty from IDRBT, ladies and gentlemen. It gives me immense pleasure to be delivering the keynote address in today’s workshop ‘Beyond Core Banking’ and I thank IDRBT for giving me the opportunity. 2. In today’s technologically advanced environment, Core Banking Solution (CBS), does not remain an edge anymore, but has become the basic prerequisite for any bank. Building on this, banks need to
Feb 17, 2012
Governance deficit and financial crisis
1. It is always a pleasure to return to one's home state, that too if the state is God's own country. Thank you for inviting me to address this august gathering of the cream of professionals and management experts of the state under the common banner of Kerala Management Association. I was however slightly apprehensive of what I should talk at a gathering like this. This apprehension started bordering worry when I saw the list of illustrious speakers who have addresse
Shri G Padmanabhan, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
1. It is always a pleasure to return to one's home state, that too if the state is God's own country. Thank you for inviting me to address this august gathering of the cream of professionals and management experts of the state under the common banner of Kerala Management Association. I was however slightly apprehensive of what I should talk at a gathering like this. This apprehension started bordering worry when I saw the list of illustrious speakers who have addresse
Feb 13, 2012
The Reserve Bank of India: Pulling every lever#
India’s central bank is one of its best institutions. It is also complicit in a government-borrowing binge One of the perks of being governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the use of a colonial bungalow on Carmichael Road, a posh street that weaves along a ridge in south Mumbai. On one side live some of India’s richest industrialists, modern-day pharaohs with flashy architectural tastes. On the other, a stone’s throw down a cliff, is a small slum—a monument to
India’s central bank is one of its best institutions. It is also complicit in a government-borrowing binge One of the perks of being governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the use of a colonial bungalow on Carmichael Road, a posh street that weaves along a ridge in south Mumbai. On one side live some of India’s richest industrialists, modern-day pharaohs with flashy architectural tastes. On the other, a stone’s throw down a cliff, is a small slum—a monument to
Feb 07, 2012
Understanding Psychology for Responsible Financial Behaviour*
1. I thank the organizers of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Maharshi Dayanand College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Mumbai for inviting me to deliver the inaugural address at this important seminar. The Interdisciplinary Seminar on Psychonomics: Understanding the Psychology behind Financial Behaviour is indeed a very topical subject and especially when the world is realizing the significance of the import of human psychology in the economic behaviour of the
Shri Harun R Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. I thank the organizers of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Maharshi Dayanand College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Mumbai for inviting me to deliver the inaugural address at this important seminar. The Interdisciplinary Seminar on Psychonomics: Understanding the Psychology behind Financial Behaviour is indeed a very topical subject and especially when the world is realizing the significance of the import of human psychology in the economic behaviour of the
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
Feb 02, 2012
New Trilemma in Central Banking
We have had one and half days of intellectually stimulating discussions on a range of critical central banking issues revolving around the New Trilemma that has been defined by this Conference. While we may not have clear solutions, expectations from central banks are very high. The deliberations in this Conference, I believe, make some contributions in guiding policy and spurring further research. Given the time constraint, I have to be quite selective in summing up.
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
We have had one and half days of intellectually stimulating discussions on a range of critical central banking issues revolving around the New Trilemma that has been defined by this Conference. While we may not have clear solutions, expectations from central banks are very high. The deliberations in this Conference, I believe, make some contributions in guiding policy and spurring further research. Given the time constraint, I have to be quite selective in summing up.
Feb 01, 2012
Price Stability, Financial Stability and Sovereign Debt Sustainability Policy Challenges from the New Trilemma
I have great pleasure in welcoming you all to the Reserve Bank’s Second International Research Conference (SIRC). 2. We held our first international conference two years ago, in February 2010, as a flagship event of our Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Many of you who had attended that conference complimented us for its quality and urged us to repeat it. As much as we were flattered by those compliments, I also suspect that the urging for a repeat was at least partly mo
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I have great pleasure in welcoming you all to the Reserve Bank’s Second International Research Conference (SIRC). 2. We held our first international conference two years ago, in February 2010, as a flagship event of our Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Many of you who had attended that conference complimented us for its quality and urged us to repeat it. As much as we were flattered by those compliments, I also suspect that the urging for a repeat was at least partly mo
Feb 01, 2012
International Research Conference and its Relevance
Members of the central banking fraternity, participants from the financial, academic and media communities, other distinguished guests: on behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, let me welcome you all to this Second International Research Conference. Genesis of the Conference The Reserve Bank of India’s First International Research Conference was held in 2010. In that year, The Reserve Bank, which commenced operations on April 1, 1935, entered its 75th year. A series of
Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Members of the central banking fraternity, participants from the financial, academic and media communities, other distinguished guests: on behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, let me welcome you all to this Second International Research Conference. Genesis of the Conference The Reserve Bank of India’s First International Research Conference was held in 2010. In that year, The Reserve Bank, which commenced operations on April 1, 1935, entered its 75th year. A series of
Jan 31, 2012
Indian Banking- Journey into the Future*
Shri M D Mallya, Chairman, Indian Banks’ Association and Shri M Narendra, Chairman, Indian Overseas Bank, the joint organizers of this mega event of the Indian banking industry and other delegates. A very good evening! It is an honour for me to be here today to deliver the valedictory address of this Conference which has come to signify an annual confluence of banking minds for serious deliberations. These conferences give us all an opportunity to reflect on the lates
Shri Anand Sinha, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri M D Mallya, Chairman, Indian Banks’ Association and Shri M Narendra, Chairman, Indian Overseas Bank, the joint organizers of this mega event of the Indian banking industry and other delegates. A very good evening! It is an honour for me to be here today to deliver the valedictory address of this Conference which has come to signify an annual confluence of banking minds for serious deliberations. These conferences give us all an opportunity to reflect on the lates
Jan 30, 2012
Global Capital Flows and the Indian Economy: Opportunities and Challenges
I thank the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur and Shri Suyash Baderiya for this opportunity to interact with such a talented gathering of young minds. As you know, capital flows have played a major role in the process of globalization. While these flows bring several benefits, they pose certain risks. How in India we have handled this issue to enhance the sustainability of our external sector, is the topic of my deliberation today. Capital flows pose a puzzle bot
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
I thank the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur and Shri Suyash Baderiya for this opportunity to interact with such a talented gathering of young minds. As you know, capital flows have played a major role in the process of globalization. While these flows bring several benefits, they pose certain risks. How in India we have handled this issue to enhance the sustainability of our external sector, is the topic of my deliberation today. Capital flows pose a puzzle bot
Jan 27, 2012
“Towards Vibrant Debt Markets” - A presentation by Shri H.R. Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India, at the 13th Annual Conference of FIIMDA – PDAI at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on January 27, 2012
Shri Harun R Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Jan 21, 2012
The Global Financial Crisis : New Awakening
Shri Shirish Choudhary, Honorary Secretary, Chetana Trust, Dr. Ashok Choudhury, Trustee Member, Smt. Madhumita Patil, Chief Executive Officer, Dr. M. V. Deshpande, Director, Chetana’s Institute of Management & Research (CMIR), other eminent dignitaries on the dias, guests, and distinguished faculty members, graduating students, relieved parents and family members: It is a great pleasure for me to deliver the convocation address today for the batch of 2011 at
Shri B. Mahapatra, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Shri Shirish Choudhary, Honorary Secretary, Chetana Trust, Dr. Ashok Choudhury, Trustee Member, Smt. Madhumita Patil, Chief Executive Officer, Dr. M. V. Deshpande, Director, Chetana’s Institute of Management & Research (CMIR), other eminent dignitaries on the dias, guests, and distinguished faculty members, graduating students, relieved parents and family members: It is a great pleasure for me to deliver the convocation address today for the batch of 2011 at
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