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May 09, 2011
Central Bank Governance Issues : Some RBI Perspectives
Thank you for this opportunity to speak on some central bank governance issues from the perspective of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). I will raise some specific issues. But before getting into them, I want to make two broad comments about the mandate of the Reserve Bank and our systems of autonomy and accountability. That will give you the broad context for appreciating the specific issues that I will raise later. RBI’s Mandate 2. RBI has a mandate that is wider tha
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Thank you for this opportunity to speak on some central bank governance issues from the perspective of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). I will raise some specific issues. But before getting into them, I want to make two broad comments about the mandate of the Reserve Bank and our systems of autonomy and accountability. That will give you the broad context for appreciating the specific issues that I will raise later. RBI’s Mandate 2. RBI has a mandate that is wider tha
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Apr 17, 2011
Global Challenges, Global Solutions: Some Remarks
Mr. Chairman 1. Recent experience suggests that globalization offers incredible opportunities but also poses immense challenges. If the years before the global financial crisis - the period of the so called ‘Great Moderation’ - demonstrated the benefits of globalization, the devastating toll of the crisis showed its costs. Just as in the case of an economy, there are price setters and price takers, in the international economy too, there are economies which shape the
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Chairman 1. Recent experience suggests that globalization offers incredible opportunities but also poses immense challenges. If the years before the global financial crisis - the period of the so called ‘Great Moderation’ - demonstrated the benefits of globalization, the devastating toll of the crisis showed its costs. Just as in the case of an economy, there are price setters and price takers, in the international economy too, there are economies which shape the
Apr 17, 2011
Statement by Mr. Duvvuri Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India at IMFC, Washington
Leader of the Indian Delegation to the International Monetary and Financial Committee Washington D.C., April 16, 2011 Mr. Chairman, 1. There have been significant developments in the global economy since we met in the fall of 2010. The IMF too has moved on several fronts under its mandate which has strengthened its position in a changing world. There are several key questions confronting us today: Is the recovery assured in the face of still turbulent financial condit
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Leader of the Indian Delegation to the International Monetary and Financial Committee Washington D.C., April 16, 2011 Mr. Chairman, 1. There have been significant developments in the global economy since we met in the fall of 2010. The IMF too has moved on several fronts under its mandate which has strengthened its position in a changing world. There are several key questions confronting us today: Is the recovery assured in the face of still turbulent financial condit
Apr 16, 2011
The Global Economy and Framework
Chairperson, Finance Ministers and colleague Governors, 1. After its very successful efforts at a coordinated response to the challenges emerging out of the recent unprecedented global financial crisis and safeguarding the process of economic recovery, the G-20 is now turning to the more challenging task of addressing structural imbalances in the global economy. India has had the privilege of co-chairing, together with Canada, the G-20 collective effort towards drawin
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Chairperson, Finance Ministers and colleague Governors, 1. After its very successful efforts at a coordinated response to the challenges emerging out of the recent unprecedented global financial crisis and safeguarding the process of economic recovery, the G-20 is now turning to the more challenging task of addressing structural imbalances in the global economy. India has had the privilege of co-chairing, together with Canada, the G-20 collective effort towards drawin
Apr 05, 2011
Linking Entrepreneurship with Credit- The Role of Financial System
Shri R.M. Malla, President-EDI, Members of the Governing Council, Director Dr.Dinesh Awasthi, invited dignitaries, faculty members, passing out students and their parents, members of the print and electronic media, ladies and gentlemen. It is, indeed, a pleasure to be here amongst graduating students and I am thankful to Shri Malla and the EDI for this opportunity especially when it is an opportunity to return to my home state, Gujarat. A galaxy of speakers have addre
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri R.M. Malla, President-EDI, Members of the Governing Council, Director Dr.Dinesh Awasthi, invited dignitaries, faculty members, passing out students and their parents, members of the print and electronic media, ladies and gentlemen. It is, indeed, a pleasure to be here amongst graduating students and I am thankful to Shri Malla and the EDI for this opportunity especially when it is an opportunity to return to my home state, Gujarat. A galaxy of speakers have addre
Apr 05, 2011
Sustainability of Economic Growth and Controlling Inflation: The Way Forward
It is my pleasure to speak at FICCI’s National Executive Committee Meeting this year. As many observers have been highlighting, after a relatively long phase of benign, growth-friendly macroeconomic conditions, things have begun to look somewhat hostile on the macroeconomic front. The most significant manifestation of this is the acceleration of inflation, a trend that was visible even before the impact of the financial crisis was felt in late 2008, but which very qui
Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
It is my pleasure to speak at FICCI’s National Executive Committee Meeting this year. As many observers have been highlighting, after a relatively long phase of benign, growth-friendly macroeconomic conditions, things have begun to look somewhat hostile on the macroeconomic front. The most significant manifestation of this is the acceleration of inflation, a trend that was visible even before the impact of the financial crisis was felt in late 2008, but which very qui
Apr 01, 2011
Lessons for Monetary Policy from the Global Financial Crisis : An Emerging Market Perspective
The global financial crisis has challenged the conventional views on the role of monetary policy. Post-crisis, the weight of arguments tilts towards acceptance of financial stability as an objective of central bank or monetary policy. However, the key challenge is to evolve a consistent framework for implementation. While interest rate can continue as the dominant instrument for implementing monetary policy, supplementing it with other quantity or macro-prudential ins
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
The global financial crisis has challenged the conventional views on the role of monetary policy. Post-crisis, the weight of arguments tilts towards acceptance of financial stability as an objective of central bank or monetary policy. However, the key challenge is to evolve a consistent framework for implementation. While interest rate can continue as the dominant instrument for implementing monetary policy, supplementing it with other quantity or macro-prudential ins
Mar 29, 2011
Frontier Issues on the Global Agenda Emerging Economy Perspective
First of all, my thanks to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) and to Governor Cabraal for inviting me to deliver this commemorative oration as part of CBSL’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. I gather that a number of distinguished people have given orations as part of this anniversary series. I am indeed honoured to add my name to that very select list. My compliments to the management and staff of CBSL on this happy and historic occasion. 2. As institutions, central b
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
First of all, my thanks to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) and to Governor Cabraal for inviting me to deliver this commemorative oration as part of CBSL’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. I gather that a number of distinguished people have given orations as part of this anniversary series. I am indeed honoured to add my name to that very select list. My compliments to the management and staff of CBSL on this happy and historic occasion. 2. As institutions, central b
Mar 28, 2011
Financial Inclusion: A Consumer Centric View
I. Introduction It is a great pleasure for me to be delivering the VIth V. Narayanan Memorial Lecture. I never had the opportunity to meet Mr. Narayanan, but, from what I have heard and read about him, he was clearly a person dedicated to the mission of expanding the reach of and access to banking services in a way which benefitted both the customer and the service provider. As you may know, the financial inclusion agenda has assumed top priority in the Reserve Bank o
Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I. Introduction It is a great pleasure for me to be delivering the VIth V. Narayanan Memorial Lecture. I never had the opportunity to meet Mr. Narayanan, but, from what I have heard and read about him, he was clearly a person dedicated to the mission of expanding the reach of and access to banking services in a way which benefitted both the customer and the service provider. As you may know, the financial inclusion agenda has assumed top priority in the Reserve Bank o
Mar 24, 2011
Economic and Financial Developments in the North-Eastern States
I thank Gauhati University for inviting me to address this distinguished gathering. The North-Eastern States (NES)1, also known as land of seven sisters, are very richly endowed. The North-Eastern region covers 5.5 per cent of the total geographical area of the country and accounts for 3.9 per cent of the national population and 2.7 per cent of all-India net domestic product (NDP). The lushness of its landscape, geographical and ecological diversity and range of commu
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
I thank Gauhati University for inviting me to address this distinguished gathering. The North-Eastern States (NES)1, also known as land of seven sisters, are very richly endowed. The North-Eastern region covers 5.5 per cent of the total geographical area of the country and accounts for 3.9 per cent of the national population and 2.7 per cent of all-India net domestic product (NDP). The lushness of its landscape, geographical and ecological diversity and range of commu
Mar 16, 2011
Banking and Beyond: New Challenges before Indian Financial System
Lord Stephen Green, Minister for Trade and Investment, UK, distinguished panelists, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. First of all my thanks to Mint, Mumbai, and to my good friends Tamal and R Sukumar for inviting me to initiate today’s debate – “Banking & Beyond: New Challenges Before Indian Financial System” with a panel of luminaries on the stage. Over the years, Mint, through its Clarity Through Debate trail-blazer series has been flagging topical pu
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Lord Stephen Green, Minister for Trade and Investment, UK, distinguished panelists, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. First of all my thanks to Mint, Mumbai, and to my good friends Tamal and R Sukumar for inviting me to initiate today’s debate – “Banking & Beyond: New Challenges Before Indian Financial System” with a panel of luminaries on the stage. Over the years, Mint, through its Clarity Through Debate trail-blazer series has been flagging topical pu
Feb 24, 2011
The Reserve Bank of India Making a Difference in Your Daily Life
First of all, my thanks to the Governor and Chancellor, HE Shri M.C. Bhandare, Vice Chancellor Professor Pujari, faculty and students of Sambalpur University for inviting me to be the convocation speaker this year. This is an honour to which I attach a lot of value. It feels wonderful to be in this beautiful state of Orissa and in the bustling Sambalpur area. Changes Around the World 2. All of you young graduates, passing out with degrees today, are a delightful sight
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
First of all, my thanks to the Governor and Chancellor, HE Shri M.C. Bhandare, Vice Chancellor Professor Pujari, faculty and students of Sambalpur University for inviting me to be the convocation speaker this year. This is an honour to which I attach a lot of value. It feels wonderful to be in this beautiful state of Orissa and in the bustling Sambalpur area. Changes Around the World 2. All of you young graduates, passing out with degrees today, are a delightful sight
Feb 21, 2011
Approach to Capital Account Management - Shifting Contours
1. Thank you for inviting me to this forum once again and that too in these sublime environs. Only in such sublimity could the deeply spiritual concept of “Gross National Happiness” have been crystallised into a national policy mission. The theory of Gross National Happiness (GNH) established by His Majesty the King of Bhutan in 1972, defines Bhutan’s development objective as improvement in the happiness and satisfaction of the people rather than growth of Gross Natio
Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. Thank you for inviting me to this forum once again and that too in these sublime environs. Only in such sublimity could the deeply spiritual concept of “Gross National Happiness” have been crystallised into a national policy mission. The theory of Gross National Happiness (GNH) established by His Majesty the King of Bhutan in 1972, defines Bhutan’s development objective as improvement in the happiness and satisfaction of the people rather than growth of Gross Natio
Feb 18, 2011
Beyond CBS : Fast Forward to Banking 2.0!
Shri M V Nair, Chairman & Managing Director, Union Bank of India, Shri B Sambamurthy, Director, IDRBT, Shri S S Mundra, Executive Director, Union Bank of India, Shri M G Sanghvi, Executive Director, Bank of Maharashtra, senior bankers, other distinguished guest, ladies and gentlemen. It is a pleasure to be in your midst today at this Executive Roundtable organised by IDRBT in association with Union Bank of India on the theme “Beyond Core Banking”. As you may
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri M V Nair, Chairman & Managing Director, Union Bank of India, Shri B Sambamurthy, Director, IDRBT, Shri S S Mundra, Executive Director, Union Bank of India, Shri M G Sanghvi, Executive Director, Bank of Maharashtra, senior bankers, other distinguished guest, ladies and gentlemen. It is a pleasure to be in your midst today at this Executive Roundtable organised by IDRBT in association with Union Bank of India on the theme “Beyond Core Banking”. As you may
Feb 14, 2011
Introduction of IFRS- Issues and Challenges
Dr Naresh Chandra, Principal, Birla College, Former Pro Vice Chancellor, Mumbai University, Dr Shyam Agrawal, eminent eye surgeon, Shri M. M. Chitale, veteran CA and Chairman NACAS, Shri U. Venkataraman, CEO- Currency Derivatives Segment & Whole Time Director, MCX-SX, Principal of PDL College of Commerce and Economics and my dear student Dr N. N. Pandey, Prof D. M. Kadhi, Convenor, other distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. I am delighted to be present here
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Dr Naresh Chandra, Principal, Birla College, Former Pro Vice Chancellor, Mumbai University, Dr Shyam Agrawal, eminent eye surgeon, Shri M. M. Chitale, veteran CA and Chairman NACAS, Shri U. Venkataraman, CEO- Currency Derivatives Segment & Whole Time Director, MCX-SX, Principal of PDL College of Commerce and Economics and my dear student Dr N. N. Pandey, Prof D. M. Kadhi, Convenor, other distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. I am delighted to be present here
Feb 11, 2011
Welcome Remarks by the Governor at the Third P. R. Brahmananda Memorial Lecture
I have great pleasure in welcoming Governor Stanley Fischer who will shortly be delivering the P.R. Brahmananda Memorial Lecture. A hearty welcome also to the members of the family of late Prof. Brahmananda - Shri P.R. Ramaswamy, and Smt. and Shri P.R. Vishwanath. Of course, a warm welcome to all the invitees, who have made time to come for this lecture. Prof. Brahmananda 2. Professor Brahmananda was a distinguished academic, a noted researcher and a respected teacher
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I have great pleasure in welcoming Governor Stanley Fischer who will shortly be delivering the P.R. Brahmananda Memorial Lecture. A hearty welcome also to the members of the family of late Prof. Brahmananda - Shri P.R. Ramaswamy, and Smt. and Shri P.R. Vishwanath. Of course, a warm welcome to all the invitees, who have made time to come for this lecture. Prof. Brahmananda 2. Professor Brahmananda was a distinguished academic, a noted researcher and a respected teacher
Jan 31, 2011
Implications of the Expansion of Central Bank Balance Sheets
1. At the outset, let me congratulate the BIS for bringing out a very analytical and comprehensive paper on the subject. The topic for the session has been thrown into prominence by the experience of the recent financial crisis when many central banks were forced to adopt an expansionary stance of monetary policy. The expansion of balance sheets of central banks has important monetary and financial implications. In normal times, a central bank’s balance sheet attracts
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. At the outset, let me congratulate the BIS for bringing out a very analytical and comprehensive paper on the subject. The topic for the session has been thrown into prominence by the experience of the recent financial crisis when many central banks were forced to adopt an expansionary stance of monetary policy. The expansion of balance sheets of central banks has important monetary and financial implications. In normal times, a central bank’s balance sheet attracts
Jan 19, 2011
Emerging Trends in Payment Systems and Challenges
It is a pleasure and privilege to be here at the Banknet’s 7th Annual Conference on Payment Systems. The theme of today’s conference – ‘Moving to next generation payment systems & solutions’ - is fitting especially at a time when the banking industry is going through a transitional phase of broadening, deepening and strengthening the financial services available to the masses. I take this opportunity to congratulate Banknet for providing this platform for the bank
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
It is a pleasure and privilege to be here at the Banknet’s 7th Annual Conference on Payment Systems. The theme of today’s conference – ‘Moving to next generation payment systems & solutions’ - is fitting especially at a time when the banking industry is going through a transitional phase of broadening, deepening and strengthening the financial services available to the masses. I take this opportunity to congratulate Banknet for providing this platform for the bank
Jan 10, 2011
Centrality of banks in the financial system
1. I am delighted to be present here amongst you all on the occasion of the 12th Annual Conference of FIMMDA-PDAI. These conferences have over the years assumed importance in not just bringing the participants together to tally notes and network but to take a pause and reflect over the issues arising out of fast changing times. 2. I see from the agenda for the conference that the focus is on the emerging post-crisis regulatory landscape for the financial sector – Base
Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. I am delighted to be present here amongst you all on the occasion of the 12th Annual Conference of FIMMDA-PDAI. These conferences have over the years assumed importance in not just bringing the participants together to tally notes and network but to take a pause and reflect over the issues arising out of fast changing times. 2. I see from the agenda for the conference that the focus is on the emerging post-crisis regulatory landscape for the financial sector – Base
Jan 07, 2011
Dilemmas in Central Bank Communication: Some Reflections Based on Recent Experience
First of all my thanks to Business Standard, and to my good friends T.N. Ninan and Sanjaya Baru, for inviting me to deliver this second Business Standard Annual lecture. This is an honour to which I attach a lot of value. Central Bank Communication 2. As a part of my job, I accept several speaking commitments, and often I struggle to determine the topic for my speech and the key message I should be delivering. From that perspective, deciding on a topic for this lectur
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
First of all my thanks to Business Standard, and to my good friends T.N. Ninan and Sanjaya Baru, for inviting me to deliver this second Business Standard Annual lecture. This is an honour to which I attach a lot of value. Central Bank Communication 2. As a part of my job, I accept several speaking commitments, and often I struggle to determine the topic for my speech and the key message I should be delivering. From that perspective, deciding on a topic for this lectur
Dec 16, 2010
ASEM Conference on ‘Investment and its Financing: What causes private investment to remain relatively low in Asia?’
1. Mr. Peter Bekx, Director, European Commission. Mr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governor. Mr. Moreno Bertoldi, Head of Unit, European Commission. Ms. Valerie Rouxel-Laxton, Head of Sector, European Commission. Distinguished representatives from the ASEM member countries. Esteemed colleagues of central banks, representatives from multilateral organisations, think-tanks and academia, distinguished experts and friends. I am really privileged to have this pleasant opportunity
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
1. Mr. Peter Bekx, Director, European Commission. Mr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governor. Mr. Moreno Bertoldi, Head of Unit, European Commission. Ms. Valerie Rouxel-Laxton, Head of Sector, European Commission. Distinguished representatives from the ASEM member countries. Esteemed colleagues of central banks, representatives from multilateral organisations, think-tanks and academia, distinguished experts and friends. I am really privileged to have this pleasant opportunity
Dec 10, 2010
Prospects for Economic Growth and the Policy Imperatives for India
Mr Harshvardhan Neotia, Chairman, CII- Suresh Neotia Centre of Excellence for Leadership, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, let me begin by thanking the organisers for inviting me to deliver this address on a theme which is both topical and of considerable relevance. My objective is to give a realistic assessment of the prospects of India’s economic growth, and the policy imperatives to achieve what is within our reach, while also ensuring that we do not fal
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr Harshvardhan Neotia, Chairman, CII- Suresh Neotia Centre of Excellence for Leadership, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, let me begin by thanking the organisers for inviting me to deliver this address on a theme which is both topical and of considerable relevance. My objective is to give a realistic assessment of the prospects of India’s economic growth, and the policy imperatives to achieve what is within our reach, while also ensuring that we do not fal
Dec 09, 2010
Monetary Policy Considerations after the Crisis: Practitioners’ Perspectives
Introduction I would like to thank the Ministry of Finance and the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy for inviting me to speak at this International Conference on Economic Policies for Inclusive Development. We tend to associate the process of inclusive growth and development with structural factors and the roles that they play in accelerating growth, enhancing labour productivity, creating human capital, providing access to safety nets and essential publ
Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Introduction I would like to thank the Ministry of Finance and the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy for inviting me to speak at this International Conference on Economic Policies for Inclusive Development. We tend to associate the process of inclusive growth and development with structural factors and the roles that they play in accelerating growth, enhancing labour productivity, creating human capital, providing access to safety nets and essential publ
Dec 08, 2010
Mint Road Milestones - Remarks of Dr. Duvvuri Subbarao, Governor at the Inauguration of NEWSIBITION at Kolkata
1. I am delighted to inaugurate this Newsibition of the Reserve Bank in this City of Joy. 2. Last year, the Reserve Bank celebrated our Platinum Jubilee. As part of the celebrations, we documented the 75 years of the Reserve Bank's history in the form of a book - Mint Road Milestones. Milestones is rich treasure trove of archival material including, photographs, news clippings, documents along with a commentary which weaves them all together in an interesting narrativ
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. I am delighted to inaugurate this Newsibition of the Reserve Bank in this City of Joy. 2. Last year, the Reserve Bank celebrated our Platinum Jubilee. As part of the celebrations, we documented the 75 years of the Reserve Bank's history in the form of a book - Mint Road Milestones. Milestones is rich treasure trove of archival material including, photographs, news clippings, documents along with a commentary which weaves them all together in an interesting narrativ
Dec 03, 2010
Five Frontier Issues in Indian Banking
First of all, many thanks to the organizers of BANCON 2010 for inviting me to inaugurate this conference. I understand this is a premier banking conference on the annual calendar where the top managements of banks and their economists brainstorm on current issues. The theme for this year’s conference ‘Ideate, Innovate and Inspire’ is thoughtful, imaginative, and most importantly, inspirational. 2. In the aftermath of the crisis, banks, banking and bankers are very muc
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
First of all, many thanks to the organizers of BANCON 2010 for inviting me to inaugurate this conference. I understand this is a premier banking conference on the annual calendar where the top managements of banks and their economists brainstorm on current issues. The theme for this year’s conference ‘Ideate, Innovate and Inspire’ is thoughtful, imaginative, and most importantly, inspirational. 2. In the aftermath of the crisis, banks, banking and bankers are very muc
Nov 29, 2010
Inclusive Growth – Role of Financial Sector
Prof Ashok Kolaskar, Vice Chancellor, KIIT University, Dr Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT University & KISS, Dr Karmarkar, MD, NABARD, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. It is a pleasure and privilege to be here at the National Finance Conclave – 2010 being organized by School of Management, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar. KIIT University under the leadership of Dr Samanta is a living example to the society of the way of practicing social inclusion through s
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Prof Ashok Kolaskar, Vice Chancellor, KIIT University, Dr Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT University & KISS, Dr Karmarkar, MD, NABARD, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. It is a pleasure and privilege to be here at the National Finance Conclave – 2010 being organized by School of Management, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar. KIIT University under the leadership of Dr Samanta is a living example to the society of the way of practicing social inclusion through s
Nov 23, 2010
Remarks by Smt Shyamala Gopinath, DG, RBI at the inauguration of Inter-Bank Mobile Payment Service of the National Payment Corporation of India at Mumbai on November 22, 2010
1. Mr Hota, Mr Balachandran, my colleague Mr Padmanabhan, other executives of NPCI, fellow bankers, other dignitaries and my media friends present here. I am honoured to be here and I thank the NPCI for inviting me to inaugurate the Interbank Mobile Payment Services (IMPS), which has the potential to change the retail payment landscape in India provided all the stakeholders get it right. 2. The success of mobile penetration in India is now widely recognized. This huge
Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. Mr Hota, Mr Balachandran, my colleague Mr Padmanabhan, other executives of NPCI, fellow bankers, other dignitaries and my media friends present here. I am honoured to be here and I thank the NPCI for inviting me to inaugurate the Interbank Mobile Payment Services (IMPS), which has the potential to change the retail payment landscape in India provided all the stakeholders get it right. 2. The success of mobile penetration in India is now widely recognized. This huge
Nov 15, 2010
Developing the Humanware to Improve Customer Service
Mrs Udeshi, Chairperson, Banking Codes and Standards Board of India (BCSBI), Shri O. P. Bhatt, President, Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF) and Chairman, IBA, Shri B. M. Mittal, CEO, BCSBI, Shri Bhaskaran, CEO, IIBF, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. It gives me great pleasure to be here to launch the Certificate Course on "Customer Service and Banking Codes and Standards" that has been designed by IIBF in association with BCSBI. IIBF has played
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mrs Udeshi, Chairperson, Banking Codes and Standards Board of India (BCSBI), Shri O. P. Bhatt, President, Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF) and Chairman, IBA, Shri B. M. Mittal, CEO, BCSBI, Shri Bhaskaran, CEO, IIBF, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. It gives me great pleasure to be here to launch the Certificate Course on "Customer Service and Banking Codes and Standards" that has been designed by IIBF in association with BCSBI. IIBF has played
Nov 01, 2010
G-20 After the Crisis: An Indian Perspective
Introduction I would like to thank the organizers of this event for inviting me to deliver this keynote address. While the title of the session is "What India expects from the G-20", I think it would be extremely presumptuous of me to speak on behalf of the country as a whole. I have, of course, been involved with the G-20 process as the Central Bank deputy and, in that capacity have had the opportunity to contribute to the shaping of the Indian position on various is
Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Introduction I would like to thank the organizers of this event for inviting me to deliver this keynote address. While the title of the session is "What India expects from the G-20", I think it would be extremely presumptuous of me to speak on behalf of the country as a whole. I have, of course, been involved with the G-20 process as the Central Bank deputy and, in that capacity have had the opportunity to contribute to the shaping of the Indian position on various is
Oct 27, 2010
Frontier Issues on the Global Agenda Need for Global Cooperation
First of all, my thanks to the organizers of this conference - ICRIER, the German Development Institute (DIE) and InWent - for inviting me to inaugurate this conference on: “Policies for Growth and Financial Stability Beyond the Crisis - the Scope for Global Cooperation”. Having just returned from a meeting of G-20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors in Korea over this weekend, I am deeply sensitive to the value of generating a wider debate on issues that the
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
First of all, my thanks to the organizers of this conference - ICRIER, the German Development Institute (DIE) and InWent - for inviting me to inaugurate this conference on: “Policies for Growth and Financial Stability Beyond the Crisis - the Scope for Global Cooperation”. Having just returned from a meeting of G-20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors in Korea over this weekend, I am deeply sensitive to the value of generating a wider debate on issues that the
Oct 26, 2010
The Price of Protein
Introduction It is a great pleasure for me to be speaking at this seminar to celebrate the 75th birthday of Prof. Kirit Parikh. During the time that I spent at IGIDR under his leadership, I had the opportunity to work on a number of issues, on all of which I received enormous support and encouragement from him, which has continued even after first I and then he moved on to other institutions. My years at IGIDR provided me firm foundations in individual and collective
Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Introduction It is a great pleasure for me to be speaking at this seminar to celebrate the 75th birthday of Prof. Kirit Parikh. During the time that I spent at IGIDR under his leadership, I had the opportunity to work on a number of issues, on all of which I received enormous support and encouragement from him, which has continued even after first I and then he moved on to other institutions. My years at IGIDR provided me firm foundations in individual and collective
Oct 26, 2010
Presentation by Dr. Subir Gokarn, DG, RBI - The Price of Protein - at IGIDR, Mumbai
Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Oct 10, 2010
Emerging Market Economies Leading Global Growth
The three issues laid out in today’s agenda are particularly relevant at this juncture and how we answer them in the months ahead will determine how the world regains and then sustains economic growth and financial stability. Let me begin with the first issue : How can emerging market economies (EMEs) best contribute towards securing global economic prosperity? The most important way in which EMEs can contribute to global economic prosperity is by doing more of what t
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
The three issues laid out in today’s agenda are particularly relevant at this juncture and how we answer them in the months ahead will determine how the world regains and then sustains economic growth and financial stability. Let me begin with the first issue : How can emerging market economies (EMEs) best contribute towards securing global economic prosperity? The most important way in which EMEs can contribute to global economic prosperity is by doing more of what t
Oct 05, 2010
Managing the Growth-Inflation Balance in India : Current Considerations and Long-term Perspectives
Introduction I would like to thank the Private Equity International India Forum for inviting me to deliver this Keynote Address. I believe that channels of finance like venture capital will play an increasingly significant role in India. Sustaining the current growth momentum over a long period of time will clearly depend heavily on the ability of new business ideas to first, find start-up funding and then, grow to scales at which traditional funding sources can be ac
Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Introduction I would like to thank the Private Equity International India Forum for inviting me to deliver this Keynote Address. I believe that channels of finance like venture capital will play an increasingly significant role in India. Sustaining the current growth momentum over a long period of time will clearly depend heavily on the ability of new business ideas to first, find start-up funding and then, grow to scales at which traditional funding sources can be ac
Oct 05, 2010
Presentation by Dr. Subir Gokarn, DG, RBI - Managing the Growth-Inflation Balance in India : Current Considerations and Long-term Perspectives, Mumbai
Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Oct 01, 2010
Perspectives on Inflation in India
I thank the Bankers Club, Chennai and Shri T.M.Bhasin, Chairman & Managing Director, Indian Bank for providing me this opportunity to speak before you. As you know, the Reserve Bank released its first Mid-Quarter Review of Monetary Policy for 2010-11 on September 16, 2010 raising policy interest rates for the fifth time since March 2010. The Reserve Bank is concerned over the unacceptably high inflation rate. In the meanwhile, the Government has also released the
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
I thank the Bankers Club, Chennai and Shri T.M.Bhasin, Chairman & Managing Director, Indian Bank for providing me this opportunity to speak before you. As you know, the Reserve Bank released its first Mid-Quarter Review of Monetary Policy for 2010-11 on September 16, 2010 raising policy interest rates for the fifth time since March 2010. The Reserve Bank is concerned over the unacceptably high inflation rate. In the meanwhile, the Government has also released the
Sep 20, 2010
Perspectives on Financial Sector Strategy
I welcome this initiative by the Asia-Europe Business Forum to organize a discussion on opportunities and challenges for financial services in our respective regions. Virtually all significant debate that is taking place today on financial sector regulation and development, whether in advanced or emerging economies, is placed in the context of the crisis and the role that the financial sector played in it. However, there is a significant asymmetry in that debate, as i
Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I welcome this initiative by the Asia-Europe Business Forum to organize a discussion on opportunities and challenges for financial services in our respective regions. Virtually all significant debate that is taking place today on financial sector regulation and development, whether in advanced or emerging economies, is placed in the context of the crisis and the role that the financial sector played in it. However, there is a significant asymmetry in that debate, as i
Sep 20, 2010
Dilemmas in Central Banking - Foundation Day Lecture delivered by Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, RBI, at University of Hyderabad on September 20, 2010
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Sep 15, 2010
Macro-prudential Approach to Regulation - Scope and Issues- Shyamala Gopinath, DG, RBI
1. Explicit pursuit of macroeconomic and financial stability can be said to be the single most significant take away from the recent crisis. More than the specifics, the importance of this mandate lies in decisively effecting a course correction with regard to the approach and philosophy for regulation of the financial system. It is being acknowledged that a macro prudential perspective is critical in designing and pursuing micro prudential regulation of institutions
Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. Explicit pursuit of macroeconomic and financial stability can be said to be the single most significant take away from the recent crisis. More than the specifics, the importance of this mandate lies in decisively effecting a course correction with regard to the approach and philosophy for regulation of the financial system. It is being acknowledged that a macro prudential perspective is critical in designing and pursuing micro prudential regulation of institutions
Sep 09, 2010
Banking Transactions in the Next Decade: Faster, Cheaper and Easier
Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. It is a pleasure and privilege to be here today at this ninth Annual Conference on “Global Banking: Paradigm shift” jointly organised by Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and Indian Banks’ Association (IBA). The theme of this year’s Conference is “Banking 2020: Making the Decade’s Promise Come True”. Let me begin by asking to whom are we making this promise. We are making this promise to the cust
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. It is a pleasure and privilege to be here today at this ninth Annual Conference on “Global Banking: Paradigm shift” jointly organised by Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and Indian Banks’ Association (IBA). The theme of this year’s Conference is “Banking 2020: Making the Decade’s Promise Come True”. Let me begin by asking to whom are we making this promise. We are making this promise to the cust
Sep 09, 2010
Preparing Indian Banks for Global Competitiveness : Strategic and Policy Perspectives
Introduction It would be no exaggeration to say that the financial world is a vastly different place after the crisis. Many propositions that might have been taken for granted until it precipitated are being questioned in its wake. One set of these surely has to be about the things that go into making banks globally competitive. The increasing visibility and dominance of multinational financial corporations in the years before the crisis contributed to the perception
Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Introduction It would be no exaggeration to say that the financial world is a vastly different place after the crisis. Many propositions that might have been taken for granted until it precipitated are being questioned in its wake. One set of these surely has to be about the things that go into making banks globally competitive. The increasing visibility and dominance of multinational financial corporations in the years before the crisis contributed to the perception
Sep 08, 2010
Key Note Address at the Panel Session on “Setting new paradigm in regulation”
The global financial crisis was predominantly a first world phenomenon. The fall out in the emerging market economies (EMEs) was mostly through contagion. The level of financial sector development, complexity of financial markets, extent of deregulation and global integration, the degree of leverage of households and financial intermediaries, the nature of business model and quality of supervision determined the impact of the crisis on any institution or jurisdiction.
Smt. Usha Thorat, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
The global financial crisis was predominantly a first world phenomenon. The fall out in the emerging market economies (EMEs) was mostly through contagion. The level of financial sector development, complexity of financial markets, extent of deregulation and global integration, the degree of leverage of households and financial intermediaries, the nature of business model and quality of supervision determined the impact of the crisis on any institution or jurisdiction.
Sep 07, 2010
Post-Crisis Reforms to Banking Regulation and Supervision – Think Global, Act Local
Thank you very much for inviting me to inaugurate this FICCI-IBA Conference on “Global Banking: Paradigm Shift”. This Conference is a flagship event in the annual banking calendar, and I attach a lot of value to this opportunity of speaking to and interacting with the banking community. 2. When I spoke at this forum last year, I had touched on some of the early lessons of the global crisis and how they were shaping the debate on reforms to banking regulation and super
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Thank you very much for inviting me to inaugurate this FICCI-IBA Conference on “Global Banking: Paradigm Shift”. This Conference is a flagship event in the annual banking calendar, and I attach a lot of value to this opportunity of speaking to and interacting with the banking community. 2. When I spoke at this forum last year, I had touched on some of the early lessons of the global crisis and how they were shaping the debate on reforms to banking regulation and super
Sep 03, 2010
Technology in Banking : An Instrument for Economic Growth
Mr Bodhisatva Ganguly, Resident Editor, Economic Times, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. At the very outset, I want to say that it is a pleasure and a privilege to be amidst this august gathering and to be a part of the Banking Technology Conclave 2010. I congratulate the Economic Times for organizing this Technology Conclave, the fourth in the series, on the theme “Leveraging technology for fuelling growth and development”. The contribution of technology t
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr Bodhisatva Ganguly, Resident Editor, Economic Times, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. At the very outset, I want to say that it is a pleasure and a privilege to be amidst this august gathering and to be a part of the Banking Technology Conclave 2010. I congratulate the Economic Times for organizing this Technology Conclave, the fourth in the series, on the theme “Leveraging technology for fuelling growth and development”. The contribution of technology t
Aug 27, 2010
Economic Crisis and Crisis in Economics Some Reflections
M. Ct. M. Chidambaram Thank you for this kind invitation. It is a pleasure and privilege to deliver the M. Ct. M. Chidambaram Chettyar Memorial Lecture honouring one of the most eminent entrepreneurs and financiers of the early twentieth century. 2. The Chettyar community of Tamil Nadu has made impressive contributions to our national life. The stereotype view is that the Chettyar community is conservative. But Shri M. Ct. M. Chidambaram broke that stereotype. His is
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
M. Ct. M. Chidambaram Thank you for this kind invitation. It is a pleasure and privilege to deliver the M. Ct. M. Chidambaram Chettyar Memorial Lecture honouring one of the most eminent entrepreneurs and financiers of the early twentieth century. 2. The Chettyar community of Tamil Nadu has made impressive contributions to our national life. The stereotype view is that the Chettyar community is conservative. But Shri M. Ct. M. Chidambaram broke that stereotype. His is
Aug 12, 2010
Managing Inflation in the Post-Crisis Environment
The Indian economy weathered the global crisis of 2008-09 quite well. Even as much of the developed world is still quite some distance from its pre-crisis growth rate, several emerging market economies (EMEs) have made up the lost ground relatively quickly. As indicated in Chart 1, India saw its growth rate decline from 9.2 per cent in 2007-08 to a trough of 6.7 per cent in 2008-09. There was a modest recovery in 2009-10 to 7.4 per cent, with the second half of the ye
Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
The Indian economy weathered the global crisis of 2008-09 quite well. Even as much of the developed world is still quite some distance from its pre-crisis growth rate, several emerging market economies (EMEs) have made up the lost ground relatively quickly. As indicated in Chart 1, India saw its growth rate decline from 9.2 per cent in 2007-08 to a trough of 6.7 per cent in 2008-09. There was a modest recovery in 2009-10 to 7.4 per cent, with the second half of the ye
Aug 10, 2010
Securitisation Markets in India – A Post-Crisis Perspective
1. It is my pleasure to be delivering the inaugural address at this Securitisation Summit. I am thankful to the NSIM, particularly Mr. Sethu whose persistent efforts brought me here today. The development of a robust securitisation market in India, along with a broader corporate bond market, though universally acknowledged as a desired objective is proving a challenge in reality. In my address today I wish to touch upon some of the issues engaging the policy deliberat
Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. It is my pleasure to be delivering the inaugural address at this Securitisation Summit. I am thankful to the NSIM, particularly Mr. Sethu whose persistent efforts brought me here today. The development of a robust securitisation market in India, along with a broader corporate bond market, though universally acknowledged as a desired objective is proving a challenge in reality. In my address today I wish to touch upon some of the issues engaging the policy deliberat
Aug 05, 2010
Financial Crisis - Some Old Questions and Maybe Some New Answers
It would be a privilege for anyone to deliver this lecture to honour the memory of Sir Chintaman D. Deshmukh. The privilege is particularly special for a serving Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. Everyday, as I go to work, I bask in the glory of serving a public institution that is held in such high esteem. 2. I am deeply conscious that this high esteem owes a lot to the competence and professionalism of the Reserve Bank’s staff, its institutional values and cult
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
It would be a privilege for anyone to deliver this lecture to honour the memory of Sir Chintaman D. Deshmukh. The privilege is particularly special for a serving Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. Everyday, as I go to work, I bask in the glory of serving a public institution that is held in such high esteem. 2. I am deeply conscious that this high esteem owes a lot to the competence and professionalism of the Reserve Bank’s staff, its institutional values and cult
Jul 28, 2010
Over-the-counter derivative markets in India issues and perspectives - Article by Smt Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor, RBI, Published in July 2010 Issue of Financial Stability Review, Banque de France.
The present article tries to put in perspective the boundary conditions, imposed by the macroeconomic constraints, which have guided the evolution of over-the-counter (OTC) markets in India and underlines the point that the process of transiting from a predominantly OTC based model to an exchange-traded model needs to follow a calibrated path. Through this transition period, the overall regulatory approach towards OTC derivative markets is as important as addressing t
Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
The present article tries to put in perspective the boundary conditions, imposed by the macroeconomic constraints, which have guided the evolution of over-the-counter (OTC) markets in India and underlines the point that the process of transiting from a predominantly OTC based model to an exchange-traded model needs to follow a calibrated path. Through this transition period, the overall regulatory approach towards OTC derivative markets is as important as addressing t
Jul 02, 2010
Central Banks must distill Lessons from the Global Crisis and make Concrete Reforms
Central banks have been at the heart of the global financial crisis. They have been blamed for policies and actions that got the world into the crisis; they have been praised for leading the world out of it. Both are fair assessments. Central banks have been a part of the problem and a part of the solution. As the crisis unwinds and recovery takes hold, central banks face a number of issues, of which I will address five. To view the entire Interview please click here.
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Central banks have been at the heart of the global financial crisis. They have been blamed for policies and actions that got the world into the crisis; they have been praised for leading the world out of it. Both are fair assessments. Central banks have been a part of the problem and a part of the solution. As the crisis unwinds and recovery takes hold, central banks face a number of issues, of which I will address five. To view the entire Interview please click here.
Jul 02, 2010
Banking Technology Beyond CBS- Issues and Way Forward
Mr Sambamurthy, Director IDRBT, Shri J P Dua, CMD, Allahabad Bank, Mr Bhaskar Sen, CMD , United Bank of India, and other distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. I am indeed very happy to be in your midst today for the IT Conclave being organised by IDRBT and share my thoughts with you on banking technology beyond Core Banking Solution (CBS). 2. Let me begin by asking, what is the purpose of technology? All of us would agree that technology has no longer remained j
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr Sambamurthy, Director IDRBT, Shri J P Dua, CMD, Allahabad Bank, Mr Bhaskar Sen, CMD , United Bank of India, and other distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. I am indeed very happy to be in your midst today for the IT Conclave being organised by IDRBT and share my thoughts with you on banking technology beyond Core Banking Solution (CBS). 2. Let me begin by asking, what is the purpose of technology? All of us would agree that technology has no longer remained j
Jun 18, 2010
Financial Deepening by putting Financial Inclusion Campaign into Mission Mode
Dr C Rangarajan, Hon’ble Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, Mr Hari Sankaran, Managing Director and CEO, IL& FS, Shri S. S. Tarapore, Distinguished Fellow, Skoch Development Foundation, Shri J Sriram, CEO- Mobile Commerce Venture, Bharti Airtel Ltd, and of course the main organiser of this function Mr Sameer Kochhar, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. I have come here to say a few words about financial inclusion which is closely re
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Dr C Rangarajan, Hon’ble Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, Mr Hari Sankaran, Managing Director and CEO, IL& FS, Shri S. S. Tarapore, Distinguished Fellow, Skoch Development Foundation, Shri J Sriram, CEO- Mobile Commerce Venture, Bharti Airtel Ltd, and of course the main organiser of this function Mr Sameer Kochhar, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. I have come here to say a few words about financial inclusion which is closely re
Jun 18, 2010
Harnessing Technology to Bank the Unbanked
It is always a delight to be here in this wonderful city of Hyderabad. The location of IDRBT in Hyderabad is not an accident; it is a reflection of the growing reputation of Hyderabad as a premiere location for IT industry. Hailing as I do from this state, I know that we came from behind; twenty five years ago, there were several other cities ahead of Hyderabad on the technology scene; today, we are among the front runners. This remarkable reinvention of Hyderabad as
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
It is always a delight to be here in this wonderful city of Hyderabad. The location of IDRBT in Hyderabad is not an accident; it is a reflection of the growing reputation of Hyderabad as a premiere location for IT industry. Hailing as I do from this state, I know that we came from behind; twenty five years ago, there were several other cities ahead of Hyderabad on the technology scene; today, we are among the front runners. This remarkable reinvention of Hyderabad as
Jun 14, 2010
Perspectives on Lending Rates in India
Shri Dua, Shri Sen and friends. I thank the Bankers’ Club, Kolkata and Shri J.P. Dua, Chairman, Allahabad Bank for providing me the opportunity to speak to you this evening. As you know, banks will be switching over to a ‘base rate’ system of loan pricing from 1st July 2010. Besides the announcement of base rate, what is of greater significance is that it brings to fruition complete deregulation of rupee lending rates of banks, a process that began two decades ago. Th
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Shri Dua, Shri Sen and friends. I thank the Bankers’ Club, Kolkata and Shri J.P. Dua, Chairman, Allahabad Bank for providing me the opportunity to speak to you this evening. As you know, banks will be switching over to a ‘base rate’ system of loan pricing from 1st July 2010. Besides the announcement of base rate, what is of greater significance is that it brings to fruition complete deregulation of rupee lending rates of banks, a process that began two decades ago. Th
Jun 07, 2010
Financial Regulation and Financial Inclusion – Working Together or at Cross-purposes
The case for financial inclusion is not based on the principle of equity alone – access to affordable banking services is required for inclusive growth with stability. Achieving financial inclusion in a country like India with a large and diverse population with significant segments in rural and unorganised sectors requires a high level of penetration by the formal financial system. Even in areas that are well covered by banks, there are sections of society excluded f
Smt. Usha Thorat, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
The case for financial inclusion is not based on the principle of equity alone – access to affordable banking services is required for inclusive growth with stability. Achieving financial inclusion in a country like India with a large and diverse population with significant segments in rural and unorganised sectors requires a high level of penetration by the formal financial system. Even in areas that are well covered by banks, there are sections of society excluded f
Jun 01, 2010
RBI Archives - Way Forward
Photograph I am delighted to be here today for the inauguration of the RBI Archives Museum. You will all recall that we have just concluded the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the Reserve Bank. The events and initiatives that we had taken up as part of the celebrations centred around introspection on the evolution of the Reserve Bank, reflection on its current and future challenges, and on how the Reserve Bank can fulfill its objectives even better so that it continu
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Photograph I am delighted to be here today for the inauguration of the RBI Archives Museum. You will all recall that we have just concluded the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the Reserve Bank. The events and initiatives that we had taken up as part of the celebrations centred around introspection on the evolution of the Reserve Bank, reflection on its current and future challenges, and on how the Reserve Bank can fulfill its objectives even better so that it continu
May 21, 2010
Bank Credit to MSMEs: Present Status and Way Forward
Dr P M Mathew, Director, ISED, Dr K N Kabra, Chairman, ISED, Shri T O Sooraj, Director, Industries and Commerce, Government of Kerala, Dr Yerram Raju, senior fellow, ISED, senior bankers, MSME entrepreneurs, other distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. I am indeed very happy to be in your midst today for the release of the 13th issue of the India, Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Report Series of your Institute. The MSMEs, given their limitations and constraint
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Dr P M Mathew, Director, ISED, Dr K N Kabra, Chairman, ISED, Shri T O Sooraj, Director, Industries and Commerce, Government of Kerala, Dr Yerram Raju, senior fellow, ISED, senior bankers, MSME entrepreneurs, other distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. I am indeed very happy to be in your midst today for the release of the 13th issue of the India, Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Report Series of your Institute. The MSMEs, given their limitations and constraint
May 12, 2010
Volatility in Capital Flows: Some Perspectives
As the crisis is ebbing, capital inflows into emerging market economies (EMEs) have resumed - a consequence of a global system awash with liquidity, the assurance of low interest rates ruling in advanced economies over ‘an extended period’ and the prospects of robust growth in EMEs. According to the IMF, net private financial flows to emerging and developing economies increased from US$ 254 billion in 2006 to US$ 689 billion in 2007 and then declined, at the height of
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
As the crisis is ebbing, capital inflows into emerging market economies (EMEs) have resumed - a consequence of a global system awash with liquidity, the assurance of low interest rates ruling in advanced economies over ‘an extended period’ and the prospects of robust growth in EMEs. According to the IMF, net private financial flows to emerging and developing economies increased from US$ 254 billion in 2006 to US$ 689 billion in 2007 and then declined, at the height of
Apr 30, 2010
Key note Address by Dr K.C.Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, at the Review Meet on Implementation of Revival Package for Short Term Rural Cooperative Credit Structure organised by National Federation of State Cooperative Banks (NAFSCOB) at New Delhi -
Shri P. K. Basu, Union Agriculture and Cooperation Secretary, Dr. Chandrapal Singh Yadav, President, NCUI & Chairman, KRIBHCO, Dr Bijender Singh, Chairman, NAFSCOB, Shri B. Subrahmanyam, MD, NAFSCOB, Smt Roshan R. Warjri, Vice-Chairperson, NAFSCOB, distinguished speakers and panelists, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Introduction 1. At the outset, I congratulate the National Federation of State Co-operative Banks for organizing this review meet o
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri P. K. Basu, Union Agriculture and Cooperation Secretary, Dr. Chandrapal Singh Yadav, President, NCUI & Chairman, KRIBHCO, Dr Bijender Singh, Chairman, NAFSCOB, Shri B. Subrahmanyam, MD, NAFSCOB, Smt Roshan R. Warjri, Vice-Chairperson, NAFSCOB, distinguished speakers and panelists, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Introduction 1. At the outset, I congratulate the National Federation of State Co-operative Banks for organizing this review meet o
Apr 27, 2010
India and the Global Financial Crisis Transcending from Recovery to Growth
India clocked average growth of 9 per cent per annum in the five years to 2007/08. That growth momentum was interrupted by the financial crisis which impacted India too, more than we had originally thought but less than it did most other countries. Despite falling below 6 per cent for one quarter, the growth for the full year 2008/09 was a resilient 6.7 per cent. Current estimates are that the economy had grown between 7.2 and 7.5 per cent for the just ended fiscal ye
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
India clocked average growth of 9 per cent per annum in the five years to 2007/08. That growth momentum was interrupted by the financial crisis which impacted India too, more than we had originally thought but less than it did most other countries. Despite falling below 6 per cent for one quarter, the growth for the full year 2008/09 was a resilient 6.7 per cent. Current estimates are that the economy had grown between 7.2 and 7.5 per cent for the just ended fiscal ye
Apr 26, 2010
New Paradigms in IT Security in Indian Banks
Shri M. V. Nair, Chairman, IBA and CMD, Union Bank of India, Shri B. Sambamurthy, Director, IDRBT, Shri Shyamal Ghosh, Chairman, DSCI, Dr. K. Ramakrishnan, CEO, IBA, distinguished speakers and panelists, IT and IT Security professionals, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. 2. Information is at the heart of today’s business, and the all-pervasive impact of Information Technology in harnessing, collating and processing huge volumes of information is definitive.
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri M. V. Nair, Chairman, IBA and CMD, Union Bank of India, Shri B. Sambamurthy, Director, IDRBT, Shri Shyamal Ghosh, Chairman, DSCI, Dr. K. Ramakrishnan, CEO, IBA, distinguished speakers and panelists, IT and IT Security professionals, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. 2. Information is at the heart of today’s business, and the all-pervasive impact of Information Technology in harnessing, collating and processing huge volumes of information is definitive.
Apr 25, 2010
Statement by Mr. Duvvuri Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India at IMFC
Statement by Mr. Duvvuri Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India at IMFC Leader of the Indian Delegation to the International Monetary and Financial Committee Washington D.C, April 24, 2010 Mr. Chairman: Confounding our worst fears, the turn around in the global economy has been much faster than we had anticipated as recently as only a few months ago when we met in Istanbul. The global economy has experienced three quarters of positive growth following the sharp dec
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Statement by Mr. Duvvuri Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India at IMFC Leader of the Indian Delegation to the International Monetary and Financial Committee Washington D.C, April 24, 2010 Mr. Chairman: Confounding our worst fears, the turn around in the global economy has been much faster than we had anticipated as recently as only a few months ago when we met in Istanbul. The global economy has experienced three quarters of positive growth following the sharp dec
Apr 15, 2010
The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) Workshop
Ladies and Gentleman, Herman Daly, a leading ecological economist, who received the 1996 Right Livelihood Award for ‘defining a path of ecological economics that integrates the key elements of ethics, quality of life, environment and community’, said: “There is something fundamentally wrong with treating the earth as if it were a business in liquidation." 2. I am extremely happy to inaugurate this workshop on The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) organis
Smt. Usha Thorat, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Ladies and Gentleman, Herman Daly, a leading ecological economist, who received the 1996 Right Livelihood Award for ‘defining a path of ecological economics that integrates the key elements of ethics, quality of life, environment and community’, said: “There is something fundamentally wrong with treating the earth as if it were a business in liquidation." 2. I am extremely happy to inaugurate this workshop on The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) organis
Apr 06, 2010
V K Sharma: Launch of the Financial Literacy Project in Karnataka
1. On this momentous occasion of the launching of the project on Financial Literacy in Karnataka, it is my honour and privilege to extend a very warm and hearty welcome to Respected Dr Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India. I also extend a hearty welcome to Shri S. V. Ranganath, Chief Secretary, Govt. of Karnataka, Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Smt. Usha Thorat, Dr. K. C. Chakrabarty and Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governors, RBI, Principal Secretaries of the Govt. of Karn
Shri V.K. Sharma, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
1. On this momentous occasion of the launching of the project on Financial Literacy in Karnataka, it is my honour and privilege to extend a very warm and hearty welcome to Respected Dr Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India. I also extend a hearty welcome to Shri S. V. Ranganath, Chief Secretary, Govt. of Karnataka, Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Smt. Usha Thorat, Dr. K. C. Chakrabarty and Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governors, RBI, Principal Secretaries of the Govt. of Karn
Apr 02, 2010
Silver Jubilee function of Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Shri M. Balachandran, Director, IBPS, Shri Alok K. Mishra, CMD, Bank of India, Shri D. P. Sharda and Shri R. K. Chaudhury, ex-Directors , IBPS, Executive Directors of banks, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen; I am indeed very happy to be in your midst today for the Silver Jubilee function of IBPS. April 1 has special significance for both RBI and IBPS. It is the day RBI was established 75 years ago and it is also the foundation day for IBPS. Yesterday, we cel
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri M. Balachandran, Director, IBPS, Shri Alok K. Mishra, CMD, Bank of India, Shri D. P. Sharda and Shri R. K. Chaudhury, ex-Directors , IBPS, Executive Directors of banks, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen; I am indeed very happy to be in your midst today for the Silver Jubilee function of IBPS. April 1 has special significance for both RBI and IBPS. It is the day RBI was established 75 years ago and it is also the foundation day for IBPS. Yesterday, we cel
Apr 01, 2010
Platinum Jubilee Celebrations of the Reserve Bank of India
Hon’ble Prime Minister Governor, Maharashtra Chief Minister, Maharashtra Governor, Reserve Bank of India Officials of Reserve Bank of India Distinguished guests Ladies and Gentlemen I am happy to be present here today and join in celebrating the 75th anniversary of one of India’s most renowned and respectable institutions. The Reserve Bank of India today enjoys an enviable position and is well respected in the comity of Central Banks across the globe. The credit for t
Shri Pranab Mukherjee, Hon’ble Finance Minister
Hon’ble Prime Minister Governor, Maharashtra Chief Minister, Maharashtra Governor, Reserve Bank of India Officials of Reserve Bank of India Distinguished guests Ladies and Gentlemen I am happy to be present here today and join in celebrating the 75th anniversary of one of India’s most renowned and respectable institutions. The Reserve Bank of India today enjoys an enviable position and is well respected in the comity of Central Banks across the globe. The credit for t
Apr 01, 2010
People, Jobs and Productivity: The 'Simple' Dynamics of Inclusive Growth
Introduction Let me begin by thanking the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for inviting me to speak at its Annual Regional Meeting and National Conference on “Achieving Double-digit Growth”. The theme of the conference is, unquestionably, an issue of the utmost urgency for Indian policymakers. Although, in my current role, I am more focused on issues of macroeconomic stability and short-term growth and inflation prospects, today's theme is one on which I wrote a
Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Introduction Let me begin by thanking the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for inviting me to speak at its Annual Regional Meeting and National Conference on “Achieving Double-digit Growth”. The theme of the conference is, unquestionably, an issue of the utmost urgency for Indian policymakers. Although, in my current role, I am more focused on issues of macroeconomic stability and short-term growth and inflation prospects, today's theme is one on which I wrote a
Apr 01, 2010
Looking Back and Looking Ahead Reserve Bank of India’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations
We are gathered here to mark the Grand Finale of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the Reserve Bank of India. It is my pleasure and privilege to welcome: Hon’ble Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh Hon’ble Finance Minister Shri Pranab Mukherjee His Excellency, Governor of Maharashtra, Shri K. Sankaranarayanan; and Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Ashok Chavan 2. I also want to acknowledge the presence here on this happy occasion of Smt. Gursharan Kaur, who
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
We are gathered here to mark the Grand Finale of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the Reserve Bank of India. It is my pleasure and privilege to welcome: Hon’ble Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh Hon’ble Finance Minister Shri Pranab Mukherjee His Excellency, Governor of Maharashtra, Shri K. Sankaranarayanan; and Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Ashok Chavan 2. I also want to acknowledge the presence here on this happy occasion of Smt. Gursharan Kaur, who
Apr 01, 2010
Hon’ble Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh’s Address at the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations of RBI held at National Centre for Performing Arts, Mumbai
“It is indeed a great pleasure to be here in Mumbai for the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the Reserve Bank of India. For me, this is also a very special moment of nostalgia. I spent some very memorable years in this institution as its Governor. My wife and I cherish the memories of many new enduring friendships that we made during those memorable days. I also recall with deep appreciation the role played by the Reserve Bank in helping the Government of India in the
Dr. Manmohan Singh, Hon’ble Prime Minister
“It is indeed a great pleasure to be here in Mumbai for the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the Reserve Bank of India. For me, this is also a very special moment of nostalgia. I spent some very memorable years in this institution as its Governor. My wife and I cherish the memories of many new enduring friendships that we made during those memorable days. I also recall with deep appreciation the role played by the Reserve Bank in helping the Government of India in the
Mar 22, 2010
Joint Function of RBI and Government of Karnataka on Financial Literacy Project in Karnataka Bangalore: March 22, 2010
Respected Chief Secretary, Government of Karnataka Shri S.V. Ranganath and friends, I am delighted to be present here at this function organized jointly by the Government of Karnataka and the Reserve Bank of India. Over the last one year we have done a number of functions across the country as part of RBIs platinum jubilee celebrations. This function this afternoon here in Bangalore is easily one of the most exhilarating functions. It was particularly heart warming to
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Respected Chief Secretary, Government of Karnataka Shri S.V. Ranganath and friends, I am delighted to be present here at this function organized jointly by the Government of Karnataka and the Reserve Bank of India. Over the last one year we have done a number of functions across the country as part of RBIs platinum jubilee celebrations. This function this afternoon here in Bangalore is easily one of the most exhilarating functions. It was particularly heart warming to
Mar 22, 2010
Some Issues in Currency Management
It is my pleasure and privilege to participate in this function for laying the foundation stone for the Bank Note Paper Mill. A special and hearty welcome to the Hon’ble Finance Minister, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, but for whose active support, the launch of this vital and prestigious project would not have been possible. 2. I want to use this opportunity to speak on this occasion to highlight the significance of paper currency, touch on the history of production of curre
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
It is my pleasure and privilege to participate in this function for laying the foundation stone for the Bank Note Paper Mill. A special and hearty welcome to the Hon’ble Finance Minister, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, but for whose active support, the launch of this vital and prestigious project would not have been possible. 2. I want to use this opportunity to speak on this occasion to highlight the significance of paper currency, touch on the history of production of curre
Mar 22, 2010
Speech of Finance Minister Foundation Laying Ceremony for Security Paper Mill at Mysore, Karnataka on March 22, 2010
Dr. Subbarao, Governor, RBI; Mrs Thorat, Deputy Governor, RBI; Members of the Board of Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Pvt. Ltd. (BRBNMPL) and the Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Ltd. (SPMCIL); Friends, ladies and gentlemen 2. It gives me immense pleasure to be here today, in this historic city of Mysore, on the occasion of laying the foundation stone for the project for establishing a state-of-the art currency notepaper production facility. I co
Shri Pranab Mukherjee, Hon’ble Finance Minister
Dr. Subbarao, Governor, RBI; Mrs Thorat, Deputy Governor, RBI; Members of the Board of Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Pvt. Ltd. (BRBNMPL) and the Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Ltd. (SPMCIL); Friends, ladies and gentlemen 2. It gives me immense pleasure to be here today, in this historic city of Mysore, on the occasion of laying the foundation stone for the project for establishing a state-of-the art currency notepaper production facility. I co
Mar 22, 2010
RBI-OECD Workshop Delivering Financial Literacy: Challenges, Strategies and Instruments
Mr. Pranab Mukherjee, Hon'ble Finance Minister, Government of India, Dr. D Subba Rao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, Mr. Richard A. Boucher, OECD Deputy Secretary General, Mr. Andre Laboul, Head, OECD Financial Affairs Division and Chair, International Network on Financial Education (INFE), Ms. Flore-Anne Messy, Principal Administrator, OECD, Distinguished Guests and Workshop Participants from all over the globe, Ladies and Gentlemen 2. A very warm welcome to you al
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Pranab Mukherjee, Hon'ble Finance Minister, Government of India, Dr. D Subba Rao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, Mr. Richard A. Boucher, OECD Deputy Secretary General, Mr. Andre Laboul, Head, OECD Financial Affairs Division and Chair, International Network on Financial Education (INFE), Ms. Flore-Anne Messy, Principal Administrator, OECD, Distinguished Guests and Workshop Participants from all over the globe, Ladies and Gentlemen 2. A very warm welcome to you al
Mar 22, 2010
Financial Education: Worthy and Worthwhile
Mr. Pranab Mukherjee, Hon’ble Finance Minister of India, Ambassador Richard Boucher, Deputy Secretary General, OECD, Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India, Mr. V.K. Sharma, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India, Distinguished Guests and my colleagues from the Reserve Bank First of all, I want to say that the Reserve Bank of India attaches immense value to this workshop on "Financial Literacy". The year 2009/10 marks the Platinum Jubilee of t
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Pranab Mukherjee, Hon’ble Finance Minister of India, Ambassador Richard Boucher, Deputy Secretary General, OECD, Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India, Mr. V.K. Sharma, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India, Distinguished Guests and my colleagues from the Reserve Bank First of all, I want to say that the Reserve Bank of India attaches immense value to this workshop on "Financial Literacy". The year 2009/10 marks the Platinum Jubilee of t
Mar 22, 2010
RBI-OECD Workshop on Financial Literacy at Bangalore on March 22-23, 2010 : Speech delivered by Shri Pranab Mukherjee, Hon’ble FM
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, Ambassador Richard A. Boucher, Deputy Secretary General of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, ladies and gentlemen 2. It gives me great pleasure to be here to inaugurate this Workshop on Delivering Financial Literacy being co-hosted by the RBI and the OECD. I must compliment the Reserve Bank of India for thinking of hosting such a learning event as a key component of its ongoing Platinum Jubile
Shri Pranab Mukherjee, Hon’ble Finance Minister
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, Ambassador Richard A. Boucher, Deputy Secretary General of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, ladies and gentlemen 2. It gives me great pleasure to be here to inaugurate this Workshop on Delivering Financial Literacy being co-hosted by the RBI and the OECD. I must compliment the Reserve Bank of India for thinking of hosting such a learning event as a key component of its ongoing Platinum Jubile
Mar 22, 2010
Vote of Thanks Speech by Shri V. K. Sharma, Executive Director
Respected Mr. Pranab Mukherjee, Hon’ble Finance Minister of India, Dr. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, Ambassador Richard Boucher, Deputy Secretary General, OECD, Mrs. Shyamala Gopinath, Mrs. Usha Thorat, Dr. K.C.Chakrabarty and Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governors, Reserve Bank of India, Mr. S.V. Ranganath, Chief Secretary to the Govt. Of Karnataka, Mr. Hans-Helmut Kotz, Member of Deutsche Bundesbank Executive Board and Chair of OECD Committee on Financial M
Shri V.K. Sharma, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Respected Mr. Pranab Mukherjee, Hon’ble Finance Minister of India, Dr. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, Ambassador Richard Boucher, Deputy Secretary General, OECD, Mrs. Shyamala Gopinath, Mrs. Usha Thorat, Dr. K.C.Chakrabarty and Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governors, Reserve Bank of India, Mr. S.V. Ranganath, Chief Secretary to the Govt. Of Karnataka, Mr. Hans-Helmut Kotz, Member of Deutsche Bundesbank Executive Board and Chair of OECD Committee on Financial M
Mar 22, 2010
Welcome address of Shri V.K.Sharma, Executive Director, RBI for the events held on March 22, 2010
On this momentous occasion of the launching of the project on Financial Literacy in Karnataka, it is my honour and privilege to extend a very warm and hearty welcome to Respected Dr Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India. I also extend a hearty welcome to Shri S. V. Ranganath, Chief Secretary, Govt. of Karnataka, Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Smt.Usha Thorat, Dr.K.C.Chakrabarty and Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governors, RBI, Principal Secretaries of the Govt. of Karnataka.
Shri V.K. Sharma, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
On this momentous occasion of the launching of the project on Financial Literacy in Karnataka, it is my honour and privilege to extend a very warm and hearty welcome to Respected Dr Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India. I also extend a hearty welcome to Shri S. V. Ranganath, Chief Secretary, Govt. of Karnataka, Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Smt.Usha Thorat, Dr.K.C.Chakrabarty and Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governors, RBI, Principal Secretaries of the Govt. of Karnataka.
Mar 22, 2010
Banknote Paper Mill at Mysore
Hon’ble Finance Minister, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, Governor. RBI, Dr. Subba Rao, Members of Parliament, Shri A. H. Viswanath and Shri Dhruv Narayana, Members of Karnataka Legislative Assembly, Mayor of Mysore Shri Purushotham, Directors on the Boards of BRBNMPL and SPMCIL, distinguished guests and staff of the BRBNMPL - a very warm welcome to all of you to this traditional city of Mysore. 2. It is my proud privilege to welcome this distinguished gathering on this occasi
Smt. Usha Thorat, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Hon’ble Finance Minister, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, Governor. RBI, Dr. Subba Rao, Members of Parliament, Shri A. H. Viswanath and Shri Dhruv Narayana, Members of Karnataka Legislative Assembly, Mayor of Mysore Shri Purushotham, Directors on the Boards of BRBNMPL and SPMCIL, distinguished guests and staff of the BRBNMPL - a very warm welcome to all of you to this traditional city of Mysore. 2. It is my proud privilege to welcome this distinguished gathering on this occasi
Mar 15, 2010
Implementation of Monetary Policy in India
I thank the Bankers Club, Bhubaneswar for providing me this opportunity to speak to you this evening. How does the Reserve Bank of India implement monetary policy? This is the question I would like to address. But before doing that I will briefly touch upon the objectives and framework of monetary policy, as they have evolved, to set the context for discussion on operational aspects of monetary policy. I will conclude with a discussion on the process of monetary polic
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
I thank the Bankers Club, Bhubaneswar for providing me this opportunity to speak to you this evening. How does the Reserve Bank of India implement monetary policy? This is the question I would like to address. But before doing that I will briefly touch upon the objectives and framework of monetary policy, as they have evolved, to set the context for discussion on operational aspects of monetary policy. I will conclude with a discussion on the process of monetary polic
Mar 04, 2010
Inflation Dynamics in India: Issues and Concerns
I thank the Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry for giving me this opportunity to speak on inflation which is of immediate concern for our economy. I will begin with the trends in inflation, then briefly touch upon the costs of inflation, followed by an analysis of current inflation dynamics. I will conclude by flagging the areas of policy concern. Trends in Inflation There are expectations that the high levels of slack in resource utilisation and stable inflation
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
I thank the Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry for giving me this opportunity to speak on inflation which is of immediate concern for our economy. I will begin with the trends in inflation, then briefly touch upon the costs of inflation, followed by an analysis of current inflation dynamics. I will conclude by flagging the areas of policy concern. Trends in Inflation There are expectations that the high levels of slack in resource utilisation and stable inflation
Mar 04, 2010
Indian Perspective on Banking Regulation
1. I am delighted to participate in this Conference on ‘Financial Sector Regulation and Reform in Asian Emerging Markets’ jointly organised by the Asian Development Bank Institute, the International Center for Financial Regulation, the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Brookings Institution. In the session that just concluded, we heard about financial sector developments in emerging markets. In this session, I will like to present the Indian perspective on ba
Smt. Usha Thorat, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. I am delighted to participate in this Conference on ‘Financial Sector Regulation and Reform in Asian Emerging Markets’ jointly organised by the Asian Development Bank Institute, the International Center for Financial Regulation, the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Brookings Institution. In the session that just concluded, we heard about financial sector developments in emerging markets. In this session, I will like to present the Indian perspective on ba
Mar 02, 2010
Pursuit of Complete Markets – The Missing Perspectives
It is my pleasure to be delivering the keynote address at the FEDAI conference being hosted in this beautiful country. India and Kenya share a historical relationship and I am delighted to have got an opportunity to visit this country. I have been following some of the recent interesting initiatives by the Central Bank of Kenya and was really impressed by the developments in the areas such as payment systems, credit information sharing, currency management, financial
Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
It is my pleasure to be delivering the keynote address at the FEDAI conference being hosted in this beautiful country. India and Kenya share a historical relationship and I am delighted to have got an opportunity to visit this country. I have been following some of the recent interesting initiatives by the Central Bank of Kenya and was really impressed by the developments in the areas such as payment systems, credit information sharing, currency management, financial
Mar 02, 2010
Monetary Policy Framework in India: Experience with Multiple-Indicators Approach
I am honoured to deliver the 2nd Professor Baidyanath Mishra Lecture. Prof. Mishra is a multi-faceted personality: an economist, an educationist and an institution-builder. Above all, he is a great teacher who inspired generations of students. I thank the Orissa Economic Association for giving me this opportunity. 2. I will set out how the framework of monetary policy has evolved over the last two and half decades. First, I will touch upon the objectives of monetary p
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
I am honoured to deliver the 2nd Professor Baidyanath Mishra Lecture. Prof. Mishra is a multi-faceted personality: an economist, an educationist and an institution-builder. Above all, he is a great teacher who inspired generations of students. I thank the Orissa Economic Association for giving me this opportunity. 2. I will set out how the framework of monetary policy has evolved over the last two and half decades. First, I will touch upon the objectives of monetary p
Feb 24, 2010
Lessons from the Financial Crisis for Monetary Policy in Emerging Markets
I am honored to give this lecture in memory of L.K. Jha. It is a particular privilege to deliver it at this Platinum Jubilee celebration of the Reserve Bank of India. L. K. Jha was a truly outstanding economist and public servant, with experience at all levels of government. He rose up through the Indian Civil Service to become the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, after which he became Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, and then Ambassador to the United
Prof. John Brian Taylor, Guest Speaker
I am honored to give this lecture in memory of L.K. Jha. It is a particular privilege to deliver it at this Platinum Jubilee celebration of the Reserve Bank of India. L. K. Jha was a truly outstanding economist and public servant, with experience at all levels of government. He rose up through the Indian Civil Service to become the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, after which he became Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, and then Ambassador to the United
Feb 24, 2010
Welcome Remarks by Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India at the L. K. Jha Memorial Lecture
On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, I have great pleasure in welcoming Prof. John Brian Taylor who will shortly be delivering the L. K. Jha Memorial Lecture. We are very happy to welcome also Ms. Raye Allyn Taylor who has accompanied Prof. Taylor. I also want to acknowledge the family members of late Dr. L.K. Jha - Smt. Dipika Maharaj Singh, Smt. and Shri. Aditya Maharaj Singh, Trisha Maharaj Singh. Many thanks to all of you for rejoining the RBI family. And of co
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, I have great pleasure in welcoming Prof. John Brian Taylor who will shortly be delivering the L. K. Jha Memorial Lecture. We are very happy to welcome also Ms. Raye Allyn Taylor who has accompanied Prof. Taylor. I also want to acknowledge the family members of late Dr. L.K. Jha - Smt. Dipika Maharaj Singh, Smt. and Shri. Aditya Maharaj Singh, Trisha Maharaj Singh. Many thanks to all of you for rejoining the RBI family. And of co
Feb 15, 2010
“After the Crises: Assessing the Costs and Benefits of Financial Liberalisation”
Mr Governor, ladies and gentlemen, it is a great honour to have been invited to give the 14th Chintaman Deshmukh memorial lecture, and a great pleasure to be with you here in Mumbai. The Reserve Bank of India has a high reputation as a centre of thoughtful analysis of the important issues of financial stability and optimal policy which concern policy makers throughout the world, and a high reputation for having helped steer India through the recent financial turmoil.
Lord Adair Turner, Chairman, Financial Services Authority, United Kingdom
Mr Governor, ladies and gentlemen, it is a great honour to have been invited to give the 14th Chintaman Deshmukh memorial lecture, and a great pleasure to be with you here in Mumbai. The Reserve Bank of India has a high reputation as a centre of thoughtful analysis of the important issues of financial stability and optimal policy which concern policy makers throughout the world, and a high reputation for having helped steer India through the recent financial turmoil.
Feb 15, 2010
Welcome remarks by Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India at the Fourteenth C. D. Deshmukh Memorial Lecture on February 15, 2010 at Mumbai
On behalf of Reserve Bank of India, I have great pleasure in welcoming Lord Turner, Chairman of the Financial Services Authority of the UK, who will shortly be delivering the C.D. Deshmukh Memorial Lecture. I also want to specially acknowledge the family members of late Sir C.D. Deshmukh – Smt. and Shri Atul Deshmukh, Shri Ashish Deshmukh and Smt. and Shri Chitnis - who are here with us today. Thank you very much to all of you for rejoining the RBI family today. And,
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
On behalf of Reserve Bank of India, I have great pleasure in welcoming Lord Turner, Chairman of the Financial Services Authority of the UK, who will shortly be delivering the C.D. Deshmukh Memorial Lecture. I also want to specially acknowledge the family members of late Sir C.D. Deshmukh – Smt. and Shri Atul Deshmukh, Shri Ashish Deshmukh and Smt. and Shri Chitnis - who are here with us today. Thank you very much to all of you for rejoining the RBI family today. And,
Feb 12, 2010
Challenges for Central Banks in the Context of the Crisis
Central banks and central bankers have been at the heart of the global financial crisis. We have been blamed for policies and actions that got the world into the crisis; we are also being praised for leading from the front in getting the world out of the crisis. I believe this is fair critique - central banks have been a part of the problem and a part of the solution. 2. As we emerge out of the crisis, central banks have their task cut out for them: to distil the less
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Central banks and central bankers have been at the heart of the global financial crisis. We have been blamed for policies and actions that got the world into the crisis; we are also being praised for leading from the front in getting the world out of the crisis. I believe this is fair critique - central banks have been a part of the problem and a part of the solution. 2. As we emerge out of the crisis, central banks have their task cut out for them: to distil the less
Feb 12, 2010
First International Research Conference - Transcript of day 2 (edited)
Panel Discussion 1 Panel Discussion 2 Transcript of First International Research Conference Challenges to Central Banking in the Context of Financial Crisis Governor’s Panel Discussion on International Monetary System Mumbai February 13, 2010 Chair: Martin Wolf, Associate Editor and Chief Economics Commentator Financial Times, London Panelists: Christian Noyer, Governor, Bank of France. Glenn Robert Stevens, Governor, Reserve Bank of Australia. Duvvuri Subbarao, Gover
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Panel Discussion 1 Panel Discussion 2 Transcript of First International Research Conference Challenges to Central Banking in the Context of Financial Crisis Governor’s Panel Discussion on International Monetary System Mumbai February 13, 2010 Chair: Martin Wolf, Associate Editor and Chief Economics Commentator Financial Times, London Panelists: Christian Noyer, Governor, Bank of France. Glenn Robert Stevens, Governor, Reserve Bank of Australia. Duvvuri Subbarao, Gover
Feb 12, 2010
First International Research Conference : Presentations by speakers
February 12, 2010 Andrew Michael Spence - Challenges to Central Banking in the Context of Financial Crisis (earlier unedited transcript replaced with the edited version) Dr. D. Subbarao - Challenges to Central Banks Irma Rosenberg - The Impossible Trinity John C Williams - Two Cheers for Bagehot Jorgen Elmeskov - Credit Freeze, Dysfunctional Markets Krishna Srinivasan - Crisis & Implications Lars E. O. Svensson - Inflation Targeting Stephen Cecchetti - Future of P
Andrew Michael Spence, Guest Speaker
February 12, 2010 Andrew Michael Spence - Challenges to Central Banking in the Context of Financial Crisis (earlier unedited transcript replaced with the edited version) Dr. D. Subbarao - Challenges to Central Banks Irma Rosenberg - The Impossible Trinity John C Williams - Two Cheers for Bagehot Jorgen Elmeskov - Credit Freeze, Dysfunctional Markets Krishna Srinivasan - Crisis & Implications Lars E. O. Svensson - Inflation Targeting Stephen Cecchetti - Future of P
Feb 12, 2010
Challenges to Central Banking in the Context of Financial Crisis
1. Professor Michael Spence, Governor Dr. Subbarao, Deputy Governors, distinguished invitees and friends. On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, I extend a hearty welcome to you all to our First International Research Conference in this great city of Mumbai. 2. Mumbai, a fishing hamlet was gifted in dowry by Portugal to England, and later leased to the East India Company for £10. Today you can’t get even a square inch of land in Mumbai for that price. Mumbai has move
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
1. Professor Michael Spence, Governor Dr. Subbarao, Deputy Governors, distinguished invitees and friends. On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, I extend a hearty welcome to you all to our First International Research Conference in this great city of Mumbai. 2. Mumbai, a fishing hamlet was gifted in dowry by Portugal to England, and later leased to the East India Company for £10. Today you can’t get even a square inch of land in Mumbai for that price. Mumbai has move
Feb 09, 2010
The Global Financial Crisis: Genesis, Impact and Lessons
Respected Dr. Reddy, Prof. T.N.Srinivasan, Prof. S. D. Tendulkar, Prof. T. Krishnakumar, distinguished invitees and friends. I thank the C.R.Rao Advanced Institute of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Sciences and the University of Hyderabad for giving this opportunity to share my thoughts on the global financial crisis. I am humbled speaking on this subject in the presence of Dr. Reddy, the distinguished former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, who is widely
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Respected Dr. Reddy, Prof. T.N.Srinivasan, Prof. S. D. Tendulkar, Prof. T. Krishnakumar, distinguished invitees and friends. I thank the C.R.Rao Advanced Institute of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Sciences and the University of Hyderabad for giving this opportunity to share my thoughts on the global financial crisis. I am humbled speaking on this subject in the presence of Dr. Reddy, the distinguished former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, who is widely
Feb 05, 2010
Infrastructure Finance: Experiences and the Road Ahead
Respected Dr Rangarajan, Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council of PM, Padma Vibhushan Dr Y V Reddy, Prof (Dr) Suresh C Ghai, President, BMA, Shri G Pinto, Executive Director, BMA, distinguished guests and representatives from the print and electronic media. 1. Getting an award is always an exciting and motivating event particularly when you are getting it in the presence of the doyens or giants of the sector like Dr Rangarajan and Padma Vibhushan Dr Y V Reddy. I a
Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Respected Dr Rangarajan, Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council of PM, Padma Vibhushan Dr Y V Reddy, Prof (Dr) Suresh C Ghai, President, BMA, Shri G Pinto, Executive Director, BMA, distinguished guests and representatives from the print and electronic media. 1. Getting an award is always an exciting and motivating event particularly when you are getting it in the presence of the doyens or giants of the sector like Dr Rangarajan and Padma Vibhushan Dr Y V Reddy. I a
Feb 03, 2010
V K Sharma: Affordable Housing and Housing Finance
1. Mr. Abdul Qadeer Fitrat, Governor, Central Bank of Afghanistan, Mr. Arun Maira, Member, Planning Commission, Mr. R. Gopalan, Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Mrs. Kiran Dhingra, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation, Mr. Kamran Shehzad, Deputy Governor, State Bank of Pakistan, Mr. S. Sridhar, Chairman and Managing Director, National Housing Bank, Mr. Paolo Martelli, Director, South Asia, International Finance Corporation, Mr. R.V.
V K Sharma, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
1. Mr. Abdul Qadeer Fitrat, Governor, Central Bank of Afghanistan, Mr. Arun Maira, Member, Planning Commission, Mr. R. Gopalan, Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Mrs. Kiran Dhingra, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation, Mr. Kamran Shehzad, Deputy Governor, State Bank of Pakistan, Mr. S. Sridhar, Chairman and Managing Director, National Housing Bank, Mr. Paolo Martelli, Director, South Asia, International Finance Corporation, Mr. R.V.
Jan 19, 2010
Financial Development and Deposit Insurance: Some Linkages
Introduction Governor, Reserve Bank of India, Dr. D. Subbarao; Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India, Ms. Usha Thorat; President, IADI and Vice-Chairman, FDIC, Mr. Martin Gruenberg; Chairman, ARC and Deputy Governor, DICJ, Mr. Mutsuo Hatano;CEO of the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation Mr. H. N. Prasad; Distinguished Participants; Let me add my own words of welcome to all the participants in this very important event. In his opening address, Governor
Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Introduction Governor, Reserve Bank of India, Dr. D. Subbarao; Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India, Ms. Usha Thorat; President, IADI and Vice-Chairman, FDIC, Mr. Martin Gruenberg; Chairman, ARC and Deputy Governor, DICJ, Mr. Mutsuo Hatano;CEO of the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation Mr. H. N. Prasad; Distinguished Participants; Let me add my own words of welcome to all the participants in this very important event. In his opening address, Governor
Jan 18, 2010
International Conference Funding of Deposit Insurance Systems Hosted by DICGC
At the outset, on behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, I welcome you all to India and to this wonderful state of Goa. My thanks also to the Asia Regional Committee (ARC) of the International Association of Deposit Insurers (IADI) for giving an opportunity to the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) to host this Conference. This event is particularly important for us because it is being hosted as a part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
At the outset, on behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, I welcome you all to India and to this wonderful state of Goa. My thanks also to the Asia Regional Committee (ARC) of the International Association of Deposit Insurers (IADI) for giving an opportunity to the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) to host this Conference. This event is particularly important for us because it is being hosted as a part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the
Jan 18, 2010
Funding of Deposit Insurance Systems
Ladies and Gentlemen It gives me great pleasure to be in the midst of the deposit insurers of the world. I have had the pleasure of meeting many of you at conferences in the past and I am delighted to see you again at Goa – a favourite tourist destination in India, famous for its beaches, churches and cuisine. I hope you find the time to enjoy what Goa has to offer in addition to conferring on the very relevant subject of “Funding Deposit Insurance System”. 2. The the
Smt. Usha Thorat, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Ladies and Gentlemen It gives me great pleasure to be in the midst of the deposit insurers of the world. I have had the pleasure of meeting many of you at conferences in the past and I am delighted to see you again at Goa – a favourite tourist destination in India, famous for its beaches, churches and cuisine. I hope you find the time to enjoy what Goa has to offer in addition to conferring on the very relevant subject of “Funding Deposit Insurance System”. 2. The the
Jan 16, 2010
Commemorative Stamp Release by the President Governor’s Welcome Address
On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, it is my pleasure and privilege to welcome Your Excellency, the Hon’ble President of India for the release of the Commemorative Stamp marking the Reserve Bank’s Platinum Jubilee. This occasion, Your Excellency, is truly special. This is the first time the First Citizen of the country has graced the New Delhi office of the Reserve Bank which has the honour and distinction of having been inaugurated by our first Prime Minister, Pa
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, it is my pleasure and privilege to welcome Your Excellency, the Hon’ble President of India for the release of the Commemorative Stamp marking the Reserve Bank’s Platinum Jubilee. This occasion, Your Excellency, is truly special. This is the first time the First Citizen of the country has graced the New Delhi office of the Reserve Bank which has the honour and distinction of having been inaugurated by our first Prime Minister, Pa
Jan 16, 2010
Speech by Her Excellency the President of India, Shrimati Pratibha Devisingh Patil, at the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations and Release of Postage Stamp on the Reserve Bank of India on 16th January, 2010 at New Delhi
Ladies and Gentlemen, I am happy to be participating at this function to mark the Platinum Jubilee of the Reserve Bank of India and to release its Commemorative Stamp. I convey my greetings to its Governor, the Directors and the staff. The Reserve Bank of India has been a part of the country’s economic journey. It has stood at the centre of India’s financial system. From ensuring stability of interest and exchange rates to providing liquidity; from ensuring bank penet
Shrimati Pratibha Devisingh Patil, THE HON’BLE PRESIDENT OF INDIA
Ladies and Gentlemen, I am happy to be participating at this function to mark the Platinum Jubilee of the Reserve Bank of India and to release its Commemorative Stamp. I convey my greetings to its Governor, the Directors and the staff. The Reserve Bank of India has been a part of the country’s economic journey. It has stood at the centre of India’s financial system. From ensuring stability of interest and exchange rates to providing liquidity; from ensuring bank penet
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