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Sep 22, 2009
V K Sharma: Supervising in a Crisis Environment
I thank International Credit Union Regulators Network for inviting me to this Regulators Roundtable to share our experience of Supervising in Crisis Environment. I greatly appreciate the selection of the topic, the relevance of which cannot be over emphasized today. Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) in India are akin to Credit Unions as they are member-driven and are essentially community-based. However, unlike credit unions, UCBs are also permitted to accept deposits fr
Shri V.K. Sharma, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
I thank International Credit Union Regulators Network for inviting me to this Regulators Roundtable to share our experience of Supervising in Crisis Environment. I greatly appreciate the selection of the topic, the relevance of which cannot be over emphasized today. Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) in India are akin to Credit Unions as they are member-driven and are essentially community-based. However, unlike credit unions, UCBs are also permitted to accept deposits fr
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Sep 11, 2009
Sustaining growth potential – Focus on key Sectors
I am privileged to speak before this learned audience at this conclave on the theme of 'Top priorities of the new regime – Growth strategies'. The topic is of special relevance for emerging economies like ours, particularly in the current context. As is well recognised, the Indian economy has enormous growth potential, and can be one of the economic powerhouses in the current millennium. The economic dominance of India along with China looks all the more likely in vie
Smt. Usha Thorat, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I am privileged to speak before this learned audience at this conclave on the theme of 'Top priorities of the new regime – Growth strategies'. The topic is of special relevance for emerging economies like ours, particularly in the current context. As is well recognised, the Indian economy has enormous growth potential, and can be one of the economic powerhouses in the current millennium. The economic dominance of India along with China looks all the more likely in vie
Sep 10, 2009
Financial Stability: Issues and Challenges
I. Global Banking - Paradigm Shift Thank you for inviting me to participate in this FICCI-IBA conference on “Global Banking: Paradigm Shift”. I understand this is one of the important banking conferences in the annual calendar, and so I struggled through what I should say at this valedictory that is central to the theme of the conference. 2. Quite understandably, public discourse over the last one year has been dominated by the global financial crisis; and the future
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I. Global Banking - Paradigm Shift Thank you for inviting me to participate in this FICCI-IBA conference on “Global Banking: Paradigm Shift”. I understand this is one of the important banking conferences in the annual calendar, and so I struggled through what I should say at this valedictory that is central to the theme of the conference. 2. Quite understandably, public discourse over the last one year has been dominated by the global financial crisis; and the future
Sep 08, 2009
Global Agenda for Regulatory and Supervisory Reforms: The Stock Taking and Way Forward
I thank the organisers of the FICCI - IBA Conference on Global Banking: Paradigm Shift for having invited me to chair the panel session this afternoon on Strengthening Financial Regulation and Supervision. Macro economic Scenario 2. The massive derailment of the financial sector in the advanced economies has had a knock on effect on the world economy. The world output is expected to contract by 1.4 per cent in 2009, GDP in the advanced economies is projected to declin
Smt. Usha Thorat, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I thank the organisers of the FICCI - IBA Conference on Global Banking: Paradigm Shift for having invited me to chair the panel session this afternoon on Strengthening Financial Regulation and Supervision. Macro economic Scenario 2. The massive derailment of the financial sector in the advanced economies has had a knock on effect on the world economy. The world output is expected to contract by 1.4 per cent in 2009, GDP in the advanced economies is projected to declin
Sep 07, 2009
India’s Economic Transformation - A Snapshot
Mr. K.V. Kamath, Chairman, ICICI Bank; Mr. Gagan Chaturvedi, Director, Antique Finance Limited; Distinguished participants from different parts of the World, invited guests, Ladies and Gentlemen: It is a great pleasure for me to be here in such august company and distinguished group of people. I would like to thank the organisers for inviting me to share my thoughts on a topic which has great relevance for sustained growth of Indian economy. I would be sharing my view
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. K.V. Kamath, Chairman, ICICI Bank; Mr. Gagan Chaturvedi, Director, Antique Finance Limited; Distinguished participants from different parts of the World, invited guests, Ladies and Gentlemen: It is a great pleasure for me to be here in such august company and distinguished group of people. I would like to thank the organisers for inviting me to share my thoughts on a topic which has great relevance for sustained growth of Indian economy. I would be sharing my view
Sep 04, 2009
Policy Lessons from the Global Financial Crisis
Shri Mukul Somany, Chairman, Confederation of Indian Industrty (Eastern Region), Shri S.S. Kohli, Chairman & Managing Director, India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited, Shri S.C. Gupta, Chairman & Managing Director, United Bank of India, Shri Ambarish Dasgupta, Executive Director, PwC, Shri R.K. Agrawal, Chairman, Economic Affairs, Finance & Taxation Subcommittee, CII (ER) and distinguished guests and invitees, members of the electronic and print medi
Shri V.K. Sharma, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Shri Mukul Somany, Chairman, Confederation of Indian Industrty (Eastern Region), Shri S.S. Kohli, Chairman & Managing Director, India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited, Shri S.C. Gupta, Chairman & Managing Director, United Bank of India, Shri Ambarish Dasgupta, Executive Director, PwC, Shri R.K. Agrawal, Chairman, Economic Affairs, Finance & Taxation Subcommittee, CII (ER) and distinguished guests and invitees, members of the electronic and print medi
Aug 31, 2009
Banking and Finance in India: Developments, Issues and Prospects
Mr. M.V. Nair, Chairman IBA and Chairman and Managing Director of Union Bank of India; Mr. Bhaskaran, Chief Executive Officer, Indian Institute of Banking and Finance; Representatives from EBTN, Distinguished participants from different parts of the Globe, invited guests, Ladies and Gentlemen: I am delighted to be here amidst all of you at the 62nd International Banking Summer School (IBSS) being organised by the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF) jointly
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. M.V. Nair, Chairman IBA and Chairman and Managing Director of Union Bank of India; Mr. Bhaskaran, Chief Executive Officer, Indian Institute of Banking and Finance; Representatives from EBTN, Distinguished participants from different parts of the Globe, invited guests, Ladies and Gentlemen: I am delighted to be here amidst all of you at the 62nd International Banking Summer School (IBSS) being organised by the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF) jointly
Aug 28, 2009
Ethics and the World of Finance
Thank you for inviting me to participate in this unique conference on ‘Ethics and the World of Finance’. This topic would have been relevant at any time. But it is particularly so, given the current financial crisis which has called into question the ethical foundation of the financial world. It is also fitting that we are discussing ethics and the world of finance at Sri Sathya Sai University. The worlds of faith and economic development are profoundly intertwined, i
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Thank you for inviting me to participate in this unique conference on ‘Ethics and the World of Finance’. This topic would have been relevant at any time. But it is particularly so, given the current financial crisis which has called into question the ethical foundation of the financial world. It is also fitting that we are discussing ethics and the world of finance at Sri Sathya Sai University. The worlds of faith and economic development are profoundly intertwined, i
Aug 19, 2009
V K Sharma: The International Financial Crisis and India – the Impact, Response and Outlook
His Excellency the High Commissioner of India Mr. Bhatia, Mr. Navdeep Suri, Consul General of India, Mr. Hari Bhartia, Vice-President of CII, Dr. Guma, Dy. Governor, South African Reserve Bank, Mr. Rudolf Gouws, Chief Economist, Rand Merchant Bank, distinguished invitees and delegates, First of all I would wish to thank His Excellency the High Commissioner of India for giving me the opportunity and privilege to address this distinguished and august audience. Second, I
Shri V.K. Sharma, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
His Excellency the High Commissioner of India Mr. Bhatia, Mr. Navdeep Suri, Consul General of India, Mr. Hari Bhartia, Vice-President of CII, Dr. Guma, Dy. Governor, South African Reserve Bank, Mr. Rudolf Gouws, Chief Economist, Rand Merchant Bank, distinguished invitees and delegates, First of all I would wish to thank His Excellency the High Commissioner of India for giving me the opportunity and privilege to address this distinguished and august audience. Second, I
Aug 14, 2009
Panel Discussion on 'Challenges for the Central Banks' organised at Hyderabad on as part of RBI's Platinum Jubilee Celebration
August 14, 2009 Webcast As part of its Platinum Jubilee Celebrations, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) organised a Panel Discussion on 'Challenges for the Central Banks' on August 14, 2009 at Hyderabad. Apart from Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, the distinguished panel comprised three former Governors of the Reserve Bank, viz., Shri M. Narasimham (currently Chairman, Administrative Staff College of India), Dr. C. Rangarajan (currently Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to
August 14, 2009 Webcast As part of its Platinum Jubilee Celebrations, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) organised a Panel Discussion on 'Challenges for the Central Banks' on August 14, 2009 at Hyderabad. Apart from Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, the distinguished panel comprised three former Governors of the Reserve Bank, viz., Shri M. Narasimham (currently Chairman, Administrative Staff College of India), Dr. C. Rangarajan (currently Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to
Aug 13, 2009
Banking: Key Driver for Inclusive Growth
Ladies and Gentlemen: It gives me immense pleasure to be here this evening in front of an august audience for today’s Mint debate series on the theme ‘Banking: Key Driver for Inclusive Growth’. I would like to thank the sponsors and all of you for inviting me here to share my views and thoughts on a subject which has become of great significance today for the growth of the Indian economy. The previous Conclaves organized by the Mint brought together the eminent banker
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Ladies and Gentlemen: It gives me immense pleasure to be here this evening in front of an august audience for today’s Mint debate series on the theme ‘Banking: Key Driver for Inclusive Growth’. I would like to thank the sponsors and all of you for inviting me here to share my views and thoughts on a subject which has become of great significance today for the growth of the Indian economy. The previous Conclaves organized by the Mint brought together the eminent banker
Aug 10, 2009
Technology, Financial Inclusion and Role of Urban Cooperative Banks *
Hon’ble Finance Minister, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Shri Rosaiahji; Chairman, A.P. Mahesh Co-operative Urban Bank Shri Ramesh Kumar Bung; Sr. Vice-Chairman Purshotamdas Mandhana; Vice-Chairperson Smt Pushpa Boob, Board of Directors, Senior Executives, Staff Members, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am delighted to be here this evening amongst all of you on the occasion of the 32nd Foundation Day Celebrations of The A.P. Mahesh Cooperative Urban Bank Ltd. I would like to thank y
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Hon’ble Finance Minister, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Shri Rosaiahji; Chairman, A.P. Mahesh Co-operative Urban Bank Shri Ramesh Kumar Bung; Sr. Vice-Chairman Purshotamdas Mandhana; Vice-Chairperson Smt Pushpa Boob, Board of Directors, Senior Executives, Staff Members, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am delighted to be here this evening amongst all of you on the occasion of the 32nd Foundation Day Celebrations of The A.P. Mahesh Cooperative Urban Bank Ltd. I would like to thank y
Jul 31, 2009
Global Financial Crisis Questioning the Questions
JRD Tata Thank you for inviting me to deliver this year’s JRD Tata Memorial Lecture. It is an honour to which I attach a lot of value. The man whose life this series of lectures commemorates, JRD Tata - or JRD, as he was known - left a great legacy as a visionary, as an industry leader, as a philanthropist, and above all as a humanist. 2. Two words capture JRD’s lasting contribution, nation builder. His commitment to India’s development was deep and abiding, and he wa
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
JRD Tata Thank you for inviting me to deliver this year’s JRD Tata Memorial Lecture. It is an honour to which I attach a lot of value. The man whose life this series of lectures commemorates, JRD Tata - or JRD, as he was known - left a great legacy as a visionary, as an industry leader, as a philanthropist, and above all as a humanist. 2. Two words capture JRD’s lasting contribution, nation builder. His commitment to India’s development was deep and abiding, and he wa
Jul 17, 2009
Pushing Financial Inclusion – Issues, Challenges and Way Forward - A Presentation by Dr. K.C.Chakrabarty DG, RBI
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Jul 11, 2009
Impact of global financial crisis on Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as a National Regulator
I am delighted to be here in Seoul, participating in this 56th EXCOM Meeting and FinPower CEO Forum - my thanks to Secretary General Bayaua for inviting me to make this presentation on the ‘impact of the global financial crisis on RBI as a national regulator’. In order to understand the impact of the global crisis on India and the manner in which the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) responded, it is important to realise that the RBI is a central bank that is entrusted with
Smt. Usha Thorat, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I am delighted to be here in Seoul, participating in this 56th EXCOM Meeting and FinPower CEO Forum - my thanks to Secretary General Bayaua for inviting me to make this presentation on the ‘impact of the global financial crisis on RBI as a national regulator’. In order to understand the impact of the global crisis on India and the manner in which the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) responded, it is important to realise that the RBI is a central bank that is entrusted with
Jul 02, 2009
Inaugural address delivered by Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India at the third Annual Statistics Day Conference of the Reserve Bank at Mumbai on July 2, 2009
1. I am delighted to be here today to inaugurate this third Annual Statistics Day Conference of the Reserve Bank. It has now become a tradition for us to mark the Statistics Day as a tribute to late Professor P.C. Mahalanobis and his colossal contribution to the development of statistics in India, both as an academic discipline and as a tool for public policy. The Mahalanobis model of development planning, based as it was on statistical data analysis, marked an import
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. I am delighted to be here today to inaugurate this third Annual Statistics Day Conference of the Reserve Bank. It has now become a tradition for us to mark the Statistics Day as a tribute to late Professor P.C. Mahalanobis and his colossal contribution to the development of statistics in India, both as an academic discipline and as a tool for public policy. The Mahalanobis model of development planning, based as it was on statistical data analysis, marked an import
Jun 29, 2009
Sub-national Fiscal Reforms and Debt Management - Indian Experience
It gives me great pleasure to be here amongst you and address the World Bank Sub-national Fiscal Reform and Debt Management Forum. There is more than one reason on my part to accept this invitation, but more importantly, to share with you the turnaround story at the sub-national level in India. The relevance of fiscal reforms and creation of fiscal space even at the sub-national level can hardly be over-emphasised in the context of the on-going slowdown the world over
Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
It gives me great pleasure to be here amongst you and address the World Bank Sub-national Fiscal Reform and Debt Management Forum. There is more than one reason on my part to accept this invitation, but more importantly, to share with you the turnaround story at the sub-national level in India. The relevance of fiscal reforms and creation of fiscal space even at the sub-national level can hardly be over-emphasised in the context of the on-going slowdown the world over
Jun 15, 2009
Addressing the Regulatory Perimeter Issues – Indian Experience
1. The regulatory perimeter or boundary issue has been engaging the attention of policy makers internationally for quite some time but it was not a central issue associated with the current crisis. Paradoxically the origins as well the severity of impact of the crisis were concentrated in the most heavily regulated institutions. However, in my view, the real issue lay in not recognizing and addressing the dynamic inter-connectedness between entities across regulated,
Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. The regulatory perimeter or boundary issue has been engaging the attention of policy makers internationally for quite some time but it was not a central issue associated with the current crisis. Paradoxically the origins as well the severity of impact of the crisis were concentrated in the most heavily regulated institutions. However, in my view, the real issue lay in not recognizing and addressing the dynamic inter-connectedness between entities across regulated,
Jun 10, 2009
Emerging Contours of Financial Regulation : Challenges and Dynamics
The world is currently in the midst of the most severe financial and economic crisis since the Great Depression. Although the crisis originated in the sub-prime mortgage market in the United States, it then spread to Europe and later to the rest of the world. The speed of the contagion that spread across the world is perhaps unprecedented. What started off as a relatively limited crisis in the US housing mortgage sector turned successively into a widespread banking cr
Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
The world is currently in the midst of the most severe financial and economic crisis since the Great Depression. Although the crisis originated in the sub-prime mortgage market in the United States, it then spread to Europe and later to the rest of the world. The speed of the contagion that spread across the world is perhaps unprecedented. What started off as a relatively limited crisis in the US housing mortgage sector turned successively into a widespread banking cr
May 22, 2009
Risk Management in the Midst of the Global Financial Crisis
Thank you for inviting me to be the keynote speaker at this Financial Management Summit. The global economy is passing through its deepest financial and economic crisis of our time. Protecting the Indian economy from the worst impact of the crisis has been a big challenge for the government and the Reserve Bank. Equally, I am conscious of the fact that industry, business and investors gathered here today have had to make very challenging adjustments in these difficult
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Thank you for inviting me to be the keynote speaker at this Financial Management Summit. The global economy is passing through its deepest financial and economic crisis of our time. Protecting the Indian economy from the worst impact of the crisis has been a big challenge for the government and the Reserve Bank. Equally, I am conscious of the fact that industry, business and investors gathered here today have had to make very challenging adjustments in these difficult
May 18, 2009
Information Technology and Banking – A Continuing Agenda
I am delighted to be here today to celebrate outstanding Information Technology achievements in the Indian banking sector. We are all well aware of the significant contributions that Indian IT professionals have made in the world arena. In fact, when the phrase “Indian talent” is used, it is often meant as a synonym for IT excellence. IT in the Indian Financial Sector – the Beginnings 2. The use of technology in expanding banking has been a key focus area of the Reser
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I am delighted to be here today to celebrate outstanding Information Technology achievements in the Indian banking sector. We are all well aware of the significant contributions that Indian IT professionals have made in the world arena. In fact, when the phrase “Indian talent” is used, it is often meant as a synonym for IT excellence. IT in the Indian Financial Sector – the Beginnings 2. The use of technology in expanding banking has been a key focus area of the Reser
Apr 25, 2009
Statement by Mr. Duvvuri Subbarao, Alternate Governor
Mr. Chairman, 1. The IMFC meets today in extraordinarily complex and challenging times. The financial crisis became full-blown in the second half of 2008, and has morphed through negative feedback to real activity, plunging the global economy into the deepest recession since World War II. What started off as a sub-prime crisis in the US housing mortgage sector has turned successively into a global banking crisis, global financial crisis and now a global economic crisi
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Chairman, 1. The IMFC meets today in extraordinarily complex and challenging times. The financial crisis became full-blown in the second half of 2008, and has morphed through negative feedback to real activity, plunging the global economy into the deepest recession since World War II. What started off as a sub-prime crisis in the US housing mortgage sector has turned successively into a global banking crisis, global financial crisis and now a global economic crisi
Apr 23, 2009
Global Financial Crisis : Causes, Impact, Policy Responses and Lessons
Global Financial Crisis : Causes, Consequences and India’s Prospects By Rakesh Mohan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India at London Business School on April 23, 2009 The intensification of the global financial crisis, following the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers in September 2008, has made the current economic and financial environment a very difficult time for the world economy, the global financial system and for central banks. The fall out of the current global f
Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Global Financial Crisis : Causes, Consequences and India’s Prospects By Rakesh Mohan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India at London Business School on April 23, 2009 The intensification of the global financial crisis, following the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers in September 2008, has made the current economic and financial environment a very difficult time for the world economy, the global financial system and for central banks. The fall out of the current global f
Apr 21, 2009
V K Sharma: Issues in Capital account Convertibility and Lessons from the Current Financial Crisis
Mr. Jean Leviol, Minister Counsellor for Economic Affairs, Embassy of France, New Delhi, Mr. Gerard Beduneau, Director, IBFI, Banque de France, Mrs. Isabelle Vaillant, Deputy Director, International and Economic Relations, Banque de France, Mr. Sanjaya Panth, Senior Resident Representative, IMF, New Delhi, Mr. Sandip Ghose, Principal, College of Agricultural Banking, Dr. R. K. Pattnaik, Advisor, Reserve Bank of India and Dear Friends, I welcome you all to the RBI-BdF
Shri V.K. Sharma, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Jean Leviol, Minister Counsellor for Economic Affairs, Embassy of France, New Delhi, Mr. Gerard Beduneau, Director, IBFI, Banque de France, Mrs. Isabelle Vaillant, Deputy Director, International and Economic Relations, Banque de France, Mr. Sanjaya Panth, Senior Resident Representative, IMF, New Delhi, Mr. Sandip Ghose, Principal, College of Agricultural Banking, Dr. R. K. Pattnaik, Advisor, Reserve Bank of India and Dear Friends, I welcome you all to the RBI-BdF
Apr 02, 2009
Platinum Jubilee Celebrations - Governor’s Address to Staff
Dear Colleagues, As the Reserve Bank of India enters its 75th year, today marks a momentous milestone in the history of this great institution. I am indeed delighted and privileged to be speaking to all of you, members of the RBI family, on this historic occasion. 2. Marking the 75th birthday is a time for joy and celebration. It is also an occasion for introspection - an occasion to reflect on the evolution of the Reserve Bank, to look back on the road we traversed,
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Dear Colleagues, As the Reserve Bank of India enters its 75th year, today marks a momentous milestone in the history of this great institution. I am indeed delighted and privileged to be speaking to all of you, members of the RBI family, on this historic occasion. 2. Marking the 75th birthday is a time for joy and celebration. It is also an occasion for introspection - an occasion to reflect on the evolution of the Reserve Bank, to look back on the road we traversed,
Mar 26, 2009
India - Managing the Impact of the Global Financial Crisis
Introduction 1. Less than a year ago, much of what has happened in the Indian economy since last October would have been hard to anticipate. I recall, around this time last year, the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) were, what are the factors that put India on a high growth trajectory and what can we do to remain there? Today, the FAQ is, when and how do we get back on to the high growth trajectory? The sharp turn around in the FAQs summarizes in a nutshell the
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Introduction 1. Less than a year ago, much of what has happened in the Indian economy since last October would have been hard to anticipate. I recall, around this time last year, the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) were, what are the factors that put India on a high growth trajectory and what can we do to remain there? Today, the FAQ is, when and how do we get back on to the high growth trajectory? The sharp turn around in the FAQs summarizes in a nutshell the
Mar 23, 2009
Technology in Banks – Responding to the Emerging Challenges
Ladies and gentlemen, a very good morning. A central banker addressing an impressive gathering of technology experts on a topic which is their very own – to say the least, is a formidable task. In the current global financial context, though, I may not be surprised if many central banks, as regulators of banking and other financial institutions get more engaged with the technology aspects of the regulated institutions’ operations. 2. It is not hard to miss the role pl
Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Ladies and gentlemen, a very good morning. A central banker addressing an impressive gathering of technology experts on a topic which is their very own – to say the least, is a formidable task. In the current global financial context, though, I may not be surprised if many central banks, as regulators of banking and other financial institutions get more engaged with the technology aspects of the regulated institutions’ operations. 2. It is not hard to miss the role pl
Mar 19, 2009
Retail Payments : Perspectives and Way Forward
Introduction 1. It is a great delight for me to be here at the conclusion of this seminar on Payment and Settlement Systems aimed at improving our understanding of the way forward on this vital segment of central bank infrastructure. Here, at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), we have traversed a steep learning curve over the last several years, and come a long way in implementing an efficient and effective payment system. I am deeply conscious of the fact that we still
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Introduction 1. It is a great delight for me to be here at the conclusion of this seminar on Payment and Settlement Systems aimed at improving our understanding of the way forward on this vital segment of central bank infrastructure. Here, at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), we have traversed a steep learning curve over the last several years, and come a long way in implementing an efficient and effective payment system. I am deeply conscious of the fact that we still
Mar 17, 2009
Retail Payment Systems – Select Issues
Ladies and Gentlemen, 1. It is indeed an honour to be the first speaker in a gathering of Payment and Settlement System professionals who will be deliberating upon various issues that I am sure will go a long way in strengthening the payment systems fabric in individual countries as well as in a global context. In the context of an otherwise gloomy scenario in the global financial system, the presence of robust payment and settlement systems infrastructure around the
Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Ladies and Gentlemen, 1. It is indeed an honour to be the first speaker in a gathering of Payment and Settlement System professionals who will be deliberating upon various issues that I am sure will go a long way in strengthening the payment systems fabric in individual countries as well as in a global context. In the context of an otherwise gloomy scenario in the global financial system, the presence of robust payment and settlement systems infrastructure around the
Mar 03, 2009
Lessons for Financial Policymaking - Interpreting the Dilemmas
I was really struggling to select a theme for today’s address. I intended it to be relevant but not repetitive, comprehensive but not broad brush, having a policymaker’s perspective but not too uni-dimensional. Finally the theme I zeroed down on emerged out of this very exercise of the balancing act - the dilemmas and conflicts thrown up for the policymakers by the paradoxical character of recent turn of events in the global financial markets. It is rather surprising
Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I was really struggling to select a theme for today’s address. I intended it to be relevant but not repetitive, comprehensive but not broad brush, having a policymaker’s perspective but not too uni-dimensional. Finally the theme I zeroed down on emerged out of this very exercise of the balancing act - the dilemmas and conflicts thrown up for the policymakers by the paradoxical character of recent turn of events in the global financial markets. It is rather surprising
Feb 18, 2009
Impact of the Global Financial Crisis on India Collateral Damage and Response
Global outlook 1. The global economic outlook deteriorated sharply over the last quarter. In a sign of the ferocity of the down turn, the IMF made a marked downward revision of its estimate for global growth in 2009 in purchasing power parity terms – from its forecast of 3.0 per cent made in October 2008 to 0.5 per cent in January 2009. In market exchange rate terms, the downturn is sharper – global GDP is projected to actually shrink by 0.6 per cent. With all the adv
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Global outlook 1. The global economic outlook deteriorated sharply over the last quarter. In a sign of the ferocity of the down turn, the IMF made a marked downward revision of its estimate for global growth in 2009 in purchasing power parity terms – from its forecast of 3.0 per cent made in October 2008 to 0.5 per cent in January 2009. In market exchange rate terms, the downturn is sharper – global GDP is projected to actually shrink by 0.6 per cent. With all the adv
Jan 13, 2009
Some Reflections on the recent global financial turmoil – an Indian perspective
Every year, this forum provides an opportunity to collectively review and analyse the developments of the past year in the forex market. But the past year has been like never before and now the focus is on the impact of the financial crisis on the real economy. The financial meltdown has resulted in effective nationalisation of major financial institutions in the US, UK and Eurozone. So far global banks, mortgage lenders and insurance firms have announced write downs
Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Every year, this forum provides an opportunity to collectively review and analyse the developments of the past year in the forex market. But the past year has been like never before and now the focus is on the impact of the financial crisis on the real economy. The financial meltdown has resulted in effective nationalisation of major financial institutions in the US, UK and Eurozone. So far global banks, mortgage lenders and insurance firms have announced write downs
Dec 18, 2008
The Global Financial Turmoil and Challenges for the Indian Economy
It is my pleasure to be here this evening and to be able to share my thoughts with an exclusive gathering of bankers. Since this is an in-house meeting and we are professional colleagues, I propose to be frank and forthright. I am glad to know that the Bankers' Club in Kolkata has been recently revived and is engaged in promoting professional interaction within the banking community. 2. The global financial crisis is now the staple of front page news. Banks around the
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
It is my pleasure to be here this evening and to be able to share my thoughts with an exclusive gathering of bankers. Since this is an in-house meeting and we are professional colleagues, I propose to be frank and forthright. I am glad to know that the Bankers' Club in Kolkata has been recently revived and is engaged in promoting professional interaction within the banking community. 2. The global financial crisis is now the staple of front page news. Banks around the
Dec 04, 2008
Mitigating Spillovers and Contagion Lessons from the Global Financial Crisis
1. On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, it is my pleasure and privilege to welcome all of you international delegates to India, to this wonderful city of Hyderabad, and to this RBI-BIS Seminar on "Mitigating Spillovers and Contagion - Lessons from the Global Financial Crisis". Seminar Context 2. This seminar is the second successive BIS seminar to be organised by the RBI, and marks an important milestone in the intellectual collaboration between the Bank for Intern
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, it is my pleasure and privilege to welcome all of you international delegates to India, to this wonderful city of Hyderabad, and to this RBI-BIS Seminar on "Mitigating Spillovers and Contagion - Lessons from the Global Financial Crisis". Seminar Context 2. This seminar is the second successive BIS seminar to be organised by the RBI, and marks an important milestone in the intellectual collaboration between the Bank for Intern
Nov 25, 2008
Contemporary International and Domestic Banking Developments and the Emerging Challenges
Dear Friends, I am delighted to be here this evening at the meeting of the Bankers’ Club, Kolkata, which, I understand, is in the process of reactivating itself to provide a vibrant professional platform to the bankers for an ongoing exchange of views on the areas of functional and contemporary relevance to the banking community. I am grateful to the organisers for affording me this opportunity to be with this august audience and to share some my thoughts on the very
Shri V. Leeladhar, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Dear Friends, I am delighted to be here this evening at the meeting of the Bankers’ Club, Kolkata, which, I understand, is in the process of reactivating itself to provide a vibrant professional platform to the bankers for an ongoing exchange of views on the areas of functional and contemporary relevance to the banking community. I am grateful to the organisers for affording me this opportunity to be with this august audience and to share some my thoughts on the very
Nov 21, 2008
V K Sharma: Genesis, Diagnosis and Prognosis of the Current Global Financial Crisis
I heartily welcome you all to the Senior Management Conference 2008. As at the time of the last Senior Management Conference, the now 14-month old, and still ongoing, global financial market convulsion, with no hint even now of its cataclysmic denouement, and its recent direct outcome, the widespread global economic slowdown, provide, again, the perfect backdrop, and contextual topicality, to this year's conference theme "Financial Sector Development in India: Agenda
Shri V.K. Sharma, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
I heartily welcome you all to the Senior Management Conference 2008. As at the time of the last Senior Management Conference, the now 14-month old, and still ongoing, global financial market convulsion, with no hint even now of its cataclysmic denouement, and its recent direct outcome, the widespread global economic slowdown, provide, again, the perfect backdrop, and contextual topicality, to this year's conference theme "Financial Sector Development in India: Agenda
Oct 12, 2008
Lessons from the Global Financial Crisis with special reference to Emerging Market Economies and India
1. Since the collapse of the leading US investment banks in August-September 2008, there has been a breakdown of trust in inter-bank and inter-institutional lending. Given that this kind of extreme risk perception will be reversed only slowly, the full resolution of the crisis will inevitably take time. 2. Additionally, there is the problem of contagion – across markets, across institutions and across countries. Each day, there is news of the crisis spreading to a new
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. Since the collapse of the leading US investment banks in August-September 2008, there has been a breakdown of trust in inter-bank and inter-institutional lending. Given that this kind of extreme risk perception will be reversed only slowly, the full resolution of the crisis will inevitably take time. 2. Additionally, there is the problem of contagion – across markets, across institutions and across countries. Each day, there is news of the crisis spreading to a new
Oct 10, 2008
Global Financial Crisis and Key Risks: Impact on India and Asia (Updated on October 27, 2008)
The turmoil in the international financial markets of advanced economies, that started around mid-2007, has exacerbated substantially since August 2008. The financial market crisis has led to the collapse of major financial institutions and is now beginning to impact the real economy in the advanced economies. As this crisis is unfolding, credit markets appear to be drying up in the developed world. With the substantive increase in financial globalisation, how much wi
Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
The turmoil in the international financial markets of advanced economies, that started around mid-2007, has exacerbated substantially since August 2008. The financial market crisis has led to the collapse of major financial institutions and is now beginning to impact the real economy in the advanced economies. As this crisis is unfolding, credit markets appear to be drying up in the developed world. With the substantive increase in financial globalisation, how much wi
Sep 12, 2008
Financial Inclusion and Information Technology
It is indeed very heartening to be here at this WIPRO-NDTV Convergence Conference on ‘Vision 2020 - Indian Financial Services Sector’. I thank the organizers for inviting me here today. Introduction 2. The banking system has grown enormously in the last five years keeping pace with and in some cases leading the country’s remarkable economic growth. Simultaneously, the banking system has improved its strength, efficiency and resilience. There have also been significant
Smt. Usha Thorat, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
It is indeed very heartening to be here at this WIPRO-NDTV Convergence Conference on ‘Vision 2020 - Indian Financial Services Sector’. I thank the organizers for inviting me here today. Introduction 2. The banking system has grown enormously in the last five years keeping pace with and in some cases leading the country’s remarkable economic growth. Simultaneously, the banking system has improved its strength, efficiency and resilience. There have also been significant
Aug 29, 2008
Remarks by Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, on the launch of currency futures
Honourable Finance Minister, Chairman SEBI Shri Bhave, Chairman NSE, Shri Mathur, MD & CEO NSE, Shri Ravi Narain, DMD, NSE Smt. Chitra Ramakrishnan, ladies and gentlemen. </font>2. We are gathered here to mark an event of great significance in the context of Indian financial markets. This event is in fulfillment of the announcement made by the Hon. Finance Minister as part of the Budget Speech in February 2008. It may be recalled that the preparatory work in
Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Honourable Finance Minister, Chairman SEBI Shri Bhave, Chairman NSE, Shri Mathur, MD & CEO NSE, Shri Ravi Narain, DMD, NSE Smt. Chitra Ramakrishnan, ladies and gentlemen. </font>2. We are gathered here to mark an event of great significance in the context of Indian financial markets. This event is in fulfillment of the announcement made by the Hon. Finance Minister as part of the Budget Speech in February 2008. It may be recalled that the preparatory work in
Aug 04, 2008
The Indian Banking Industry – A Retrospect of Select Aspects
Dear Friends, It is my pleasure to be here on the occasion of the birth centenary celebrations of late Shri M. Ct. M. Chidambaram Chettyar. I am thankful to the organisers for affording me this opportunity to share some of my thoughts with this august audience. As you all know, Shri Chettyar was the visionary founder of the Indian Overseas Bank. He established the bank in the pre-independence era in the February 1937, when the banking industry in the country was indee
Shri V. Leeladhar, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Dear Friends, It is my pleasure to be here on the occasion of the birth centenary celebrations of late Shri M. Ct. M. Chidambaram Chettyar. I am thankful to the organisers for affording me this opportunity to share some of my thoughts with this august audience. As you all know, Shri Chettyar was the visionary founder of the Indian Overseas Bank. He established the bank in the pre-independence era in the February 1937, when the banking industry in the country was indee
Aug 01, 2008
Payment and Settlement System in India
Dear Friends, It is my pleasure to be here with you this afternoon at this important conclave, which seeks to articulate the vision of Indian banking in 2010. I am thankful to the organisers for affording me this opportunity to be here today and share some of my thoughts with this august audience. The Indian banking system has come a long way, particularly during the last couple of decades and continues to evolve in a myriad of ways. While, no doubt, the future contou
Shri V. Leeladhar, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Dear Friends, It is my pleasure to be here with you this afternoon at this important conclave, which seeks to articulate the vision of Indian banking in 2010. I am thankful to the organisers for affording me this opportunity to be here today and share some of my thoughts with this august audience. The Indian banking system has come a long way, particularly during the last couple of decades and continues to evolve in a myriad of ways. While, no doubt, the future contou
Jul 04, 2008
Global Financial Turbulence and Financial Sector in India: A Practitioner’s Perspective
Madam Chairperson, Governor Williams, and friends, At the outset I would like to thank The Initiative for Policy Dialogue, and Professors Stiglitz, Griffith-Jones, and Ocampo for providing me this opportunity to participate and incidentally share my thoughts on the recent developments in the global financial markets and its implications for both the developing and the developed countries. My presentation will initially provide a broad overview of the global developmen
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Madam Chairperson, Governor Williams, and friends, At the outset I would like to thank The Initiative for Policy Dialogue, and Professors Stiglitz, Griffith-Jones, and Ocampo for providing me this opportunity to participate and incidentally share my thoughts on the recent developments in the global financial markets and its implications for both the developing and the developed countries. My presentation will initially provide a broad overview of the global developmen
Jul 02, 2008
Monetary and Regulatory Policies: How to Get the Balance with Markets Right
Chairman Jean-Pierre Roth, Governor Meirelles, distinguished economist Bill White, fellow governors and friends. It was a treat to listen to Edward Lord George’s wonderful and erudite lecture on the ‘Approach to Macroeconomic Management – How it has evolved’ and Sir Andrew Crockett’s comments, as Chairman, on Lord George’s Per Jacobson lecture and also on Lord George - “Steady Eddie” as he is warmly described. The Reserve Bank of India considers both of them as our sp
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Chairman Jean-Pierre Roth, Governor Meirelles, distinguished economist Bill White, fellow governors and friends. It was a treat to listen to Edward Lord George’s wonderful and erudite lecture on the ‘Approach to Macroeconomic Management – How it has evolved’ and Sir Andrew Crockett’s comments, as Chairman, on Lord George’s Per Jacobson lecture and also on Lord George - “Steady Eddie” as he is warmly described. The Reserve Bank of India considers both of them as our sp
Jun 27, 2008
The Virtues and Vices of Talking About Monetary Policy: Some Comments
Governor Yilmaz, Professor Alan Blinder, Professor Benjamin Friedman, fellow-Governors, and distinguished academics, I am honoured by the invitation from the Bank for International Settlements to be a discussant, for a Paper by the eminent and respected scholar, Professor Alan Blinder. It is virtually impossible to add value to the comprehensive and incisive analysis of the subject in the Paper, which is on a subject of great relevance to central bankers. My comments
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Governor Yilmaz, Professor Alan Blinder, Professor Benjamin Friedman, fellow-Governors, and distinguished academics, I am honoured by the invitation from the Bank for International Settlements to be a discussant, for a Paper by the eminent and respected scholar, Professor Alan Blinder. It is virtually impossible to add value to the comprehensive and incisive analysis of the subject in the Paper, which is on a subject of great relevance to central bankers. My comments
Jun 19, 2008
Fiscal Policy and Economic Reforms
Respected Professor Govinda Rao and distinguished scholars, I am honoured by my friend, Prof. Govinda Rao’s, kind invitation to me to visit the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP). I had the opportunity of working very closely with the NIPFP on several occasions. Apart from my personal affinity to the NIPFP, there is a close relationship between the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the NIPFP, from an institutional point of view also. For instance, P
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Respected Professor Govinda Rao and distinguished scholars, I am honoured by my friend, Prof. Govinda Rao’s, kind invitation to me to visit the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP). I had the opportunity of working very closely with the NIPFP on several occasions. Apart from my personal affinity to the NIPFP, there is a close relationship between the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the NIPFP, from an institutional point of view also. For instance, P
Jun 05, 2008
Agriculture: Emerging Issues and Possible Approaches
His Excellency, the Governor of Andhra Pradesh and the Chancellor of Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU), Shri Narayan Datt Tiwari garu; Vice Chancellor, ANGRAU, Dr. P. Raghava Reddy garu; Members of the Board of Management of ANGRAU; Registrar of ANGRAU; Horticultural University Vice Chancellor, Dr. S.D. Sikhamani garu; Members of the Academic Council of Agriculture and Home Science Faculties; dear students and staff of this university, respected pare
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
His Excellency, the Governor of Andhra Pradesh and the Chancellor of Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU), Shri Narayan Datt Tiwari garu; Vice Chancellor, ANGRAU, Dr. P. Raghava Reddy garu; Members of the Board of Management of ANGRAU; Registrar of ANGRAU; Horticultural University Vice Chancellor, Dr. S.D. Sikhamani garu; Members of the Academic Council of Agriculture and Home Science Faculties; dear students and staff of this university, respected pare
Jun 02, 2008
Inclusive financial system for the aged
Changing Contours of Indian Population India, the seventh largest country in size, continues to occupy the second largest populated country after China. The aged population in India (i.e. over 60 years) that stood at 84.7 million (7.5 per cent) in 2005 is expected to rise to 141 million (10.2 per cent) by 2020 and thereafter reach 194 million (13 per cent) in 2030. Even though income levels are going up and poverty declining, it can be reasonably expected that a signi
Smt. Usha Thorat, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Changing Contours of Indian Population India, the seventh largest country in size, continues to occupy the second largest populated country after China. The aged population in India (i.e. over 60 years) that stood at 84.7 million (7.5 per cent) in 2005 is expected to rise to 141 million (10.2 per cent) by 2020 and thereafter reach 194 million (13 per cent) in 2030. Even though income levels are going up and poverty declining, it can be reasonably expected that a signi
Jun 02, 2008
Ensuring Dignity for Indian Customer : Task Ahead for Indian Banks
Ladies and gentlemen, It gives me great pleasure to be amidst my banker friends on the occasion of IBA’s 61st AGM The activities of the IBA have grown in diversity and scale in the recent period, not in small measure due to the dynamic leadership of CEO Mr Sinor, who I understood was to have demitted office on 31st May, but I believe has been persuaded by the Chairman to continue for a while. Chairman Mr Rao, Deputy Chairmen Mr Khandelwal, Mr Narayanswami and Mr Nayar
Smt. Usha Thorat, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Ladies and gentlemen, It gives me great pleasure to be amidst my banker friends on the occasion of IBA’s 61st AGM The activities of the IBA have grown in diversity and scale in the recent period, not in small measure due to the dynamic leadership of CEO Mr Sinor, who I understood was to have demitted office on 31st May, but I believe has been persuaded by the Chairman to continue for a while. Chairman Mr Rao, Deputy Chairmen Mr Khandelwal, Mr Narayanswami and Mr Nayar
May 20, 2008
Indian Economy: Prospects for Growth with Stability
Mr. Gopinath Pillai, Chairman, Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS); Mr. Heng Swee Keat, Managing Director, Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS); Dr. Jaishankar, Honorable High Commissioner; and distinguished friends. I deeply appreciate the invitation from the ISAS to address this august gathering of policy makers, eminent academics, and market participants of Singapore. Singapore is an important financial center of the world and a very special partner for India,
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Gopinath Pillai, Chairman, Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS); Mr. Heng Swee Keat, Managing Director, Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS); Dr. Jaishankar, Honorable High Commissioner; and distinguished friends. I deeply appreciate the invitation from the ISAS to address this august gathering of policy makers, eminent academics, and market participants of Singapore. Singapore is an important financial center of the world and a very special partner for India,
Apr 19, 2008
The Role of Fiscal and Monetary Policies in Sustaining Growth with Stability in India
Rakesh Mohan* The performance of the Indian economy in recent years has attracted increasing international interest. This conference is therefore a timely one to take stock of what has happened and to also deepen our understanding of the policies and processes that have led to the current trends. This paper focuses on the role of fiscal and monetary policies in the evolution of the Indian economy over the years, with particular attention being given to the reforms und
Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Rakesh Mohan* The performance of the Indian economy in recent years has attracted increasing international interest. This conference is therefore a timely one to take stock of what has happened and to also deepen our understanding of the policies and processes that have led to the current trends. This paper focuses on the role of fiscal and monetary policies in the evolution of the Indian economy over the years, with particular attention being given to the reforms und
Apr 17, 2008
Consolidation in the Indian Financial Sector
Dear Friends, It is my pleasure to be here with you this morning on the occasion of International Banking & Finance Conference 2008 of the Indian Merchants’ Chamber. I am grateful to the organisers for having afforded me this valuable opportunity to address this august audience and share some of my thoughts on the subject of consolidation in the Indian financial sector. The Chamber has indeed come a long way since its establishment in the pre-independence days in
Shri V. Leeladhar, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Dear Friends, It is my pleasure to be here with you this morning on the occasion of International Banking & Finance Conference 2008 of the Indian Merchants’ Chamber. I am grateful to the organisers for having afforded me this valuable opportunity to address this august audience and share some of my thoughts on the subject of consolidation in the Indian financial sector. The Chamber has indeed come a long way since its establishment in the pre-independence days in
Apr 16, 2008
India : The Global Partner
Dean Coatsworth, Professor Bhagwati, Professor Radon, students, faculty and alumni of Columbia University, and members of the wider New York City Community. I am grateful to President Bollinger for extending me an invitation to participate in the prestigious World Leaders Forum at the Low Memorial Library. Distinguished past speakers at the Forum include, I am informed, President Clinton, President Putin, The Dalai Lama and Noble laureate Joseph Stiglitz. I am greatly
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Dean Coatsworth, Professor Bhagwati, Professor Radon, students, faculty and alumni of Columbia University, and members of the wider New York City Community. I am grateful to President Bollinger for extending me an invitation to participate in the prestigious World Leaders Forum at the Low Memorial Library. Distinguished past speakers at the Forum include, I am informed, President Clinton, President Putin, The Dalai Lama and Noble laureate Joseph Stiglitz. I am greatly
Apr 15, 2008
Government-owned Investment Vehicles and Capital Flows: Indian Perspective
Chairman Bill Rhodes, distinguished speakers and fellow participants, I am thankful to the organisers for inviting me to participate in the Roundtable on a subject of great contemporary relevance. The invite has provoked me to deliberate on the subject, hear distinguished speakers and also meet here to interact with friends. We know that government-owned investment vehicles (GIVs), also referred to as Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs), existed for long but they have acqui
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Chairman Bill Rhodes, distinguished speakers and fellow participants, I am thankful to the organisers for inviting me to participate in the Roundtable on a subject of great contemporary relevance. The invite has provoked me to deliberate on the subject, hear distinguished speakers and also meet here to interact with friends. We know that government-owned investment vehicles (GIVs), also referred to as Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs), existed for long but they have acqui
Apr 10, 2008
Banks' Relationship with Customers - Evolving Perspectives
I feel it a privilege to be associated with today's function as a tribute to the late Mr. M.R.Pai, the doyen of consumer activism in India. He successfully championed the cause of consumers, particularly bank depositors, during a different economic setting when the institutional dynamics were different, particularly for the public sector, and customer as a generic entity had not acquired the high pedestal in public discourses and management meetings. Times have change
Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I feel it a privilege to be associated with today's function as a tribute to the late Mr. M.R.Pai, the doyen of consumer activism in India. He successfully championed the cause of consumers, particularly bank depositors, during a different economic setting when the institutional dynamics were different, particularly for the public sector, and customer as a generic entity had not acquired the high pedestal in public discourses and management meetings. Times have change
Mar 31, 2008
The Indian Economy and the Reserve Bank of India: Random Thoughts
Shri Johny Joseph, Shri Kale and friends,I am grateful to the organisers for bestowing on me the honour of delivering the prestigious Yeshwantrao Chavan Memorial Lecture 2007-08. I must compliment the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), Maharashtra Branch, for organising the Memorial Lecture. By accepting this invitation, I am also acknowledging a debt of gratitude to IIPA. I am a Life Member of IIPA. While doing research for Ph.D in 1960s, I extensively
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri Johny Joseph, Shri Kale and friends,I am grateful to the organisers for bestowing on me the honour of delivering the prestigious Yeshwantrao Chavan Memorial Lecture 2007-08. I must compliment the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), Maharashtra Branch, for organising the Memorial Lecture. By accepting this invitation, I am also acknowledging a debt of gratitude to IIPA. I am a Life Member of IIPA. While doing research for Ph.D in 1960s, I extensively
Mar 28, 2008
Innovation and Growth: Role of the Financial Sector
‘Accelerating productivity growth entails a matching acceleration in the potential output of goods and services and a corresponding rise in the real incomes available to purchase the new output. The problem is that the pickup in productivity tends to create even greater increases in aggregate demand than potential aggregate supply’—Alan Greenspan‘Whatever the supply side may have in store, delivering low and stable inflation—and being expected to do so—is how monetary
Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
‘Accelerating productivity growth entails a matching acceleration in the potential output of goods and services and a corresponding rise in the real incomes available to purchase the new output. The problem is that the pickup in productivity tends to create even greater increases in aggregate demand than potential aggregate supply’—Alan Greenspan‘Whatever the supply side may have in store, delivering low and stable inflation—and being expected to do so—is how monetary
Mar 07, 2008
Financial Globalisation, Growth and Stability: An Indian Perspective
Chairman Nout Wellink, Governor Noyer, distinguished academics and fellow central bankers,I am thankful to the Banque de France for giving me this opportunity to participate in the International Symposium on "Globalisation, Inflation and Monetary Policy". I will present some of the aspects of the Indian experience on the subject and conclude by briefly flagging select issues in the light of recent global developments. Financial Sector Reforms In India, reforms to impr
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Chairman Nout Wellink, Governor Noyer, distinguished academics and fellow central bankers,I am thankful to the Banque de France for giving me this opportunity to participate in the International Symposium on "Globalisation, Inflation and Monetary Policy". I will present some of the aspects of the Indian experience on the subject and conclude by briefly flagging select issues in the light of recent global developments. Financial Sector Reforms In India, reforms to impr
Feb 28, 2008
Inclusive Growth - The Role of Banks in Emerging Economies
Ladies and Gentlemen,I am delighted to be here in Colombo and honoured by the invitation of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka to deliver this year’s ‘Independence Commemoration Lecture’. It is my proud privilege to join the illustrious list of previous speakers, who have added laurels to this prestigious lecture series. Today, I would like to share with you India’s experiences on ‘Inclusive Growth’ - a topic which is both current and close to the hearts of public policyma
Smt. Usha Thorat, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Ladies and Gentlemen,I am delighted to be here in Colombo and honoured by the invitation of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka to deliver this year’s ‘Independence Commemoration Lecture’. It is my proud privilege to join the illustrious list of previous speakers, who have added laurels to this prestigious lecture series. Today, I would like to share with you India’s experiences on ‘Inclusive Growth’ - a topic which is both current and close to the hearts of public policyma
Feb 14, 2008
The Growth Record of the Indian Economy, 1950-2008: A Story of Sustained Savings and Investment
Rakesh Mohan* I deem it a real privilege to visit the Institute of Economic Growth to deliver the keynote address at this prestigious conference on growth and macroeconomic issues and challenges in India. I am particularly happy that this Conference is being organised by the Institute as a part of its Golden Jubilee celebrations. The Institute has established a long and creditable track record of contributing to economic research consistently over its 50 years history
Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Rakesh Mohan* I deem it a real privilege to visit the Institute of Economic Growth to deliver the keynote address at this prestigious conference on growth and macroeconomic issues and challenges in India. I am particularly happy that this Conference is being organised by the Institute as a part of its Golden Jubilee celebrations. The Institute has established a long and creditable track record of contributing to economic research consistently over its 50 years history
Feb 01, 2008
Capital Flows to India
Rakesh Mohan* Introduction In most of the period since the mid-1990s, external sector developments in India have been marked by strong capital flows. Capital flows to India, which were earlier mainly confined to small official concessional finance, gained momentum from the 1990s after the initiation of economic reforms. Apart from increase in size, capital flows to India have undergone a compositional shift from predominantly official and private debt flows to non-deb
Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Rakesh Mohan* Introduction In most of the period since the mid-1990s, external sector developments in India have been marked by strong capital flows. Capital flows to India, which were earlier mainly confined to small official concessional finance, gained momentum from the 1990s after the initiation of economic reforms. Apart from increase in size, capital flows to India have undergone a compositional shift from predominantly official and private debt flows to non-deb
Jan 27, 2008
Financial Markets in India Recent Developments and Challenges
Shyamala Gopinath It gives me great pleasure to be with you today at the 9th Annual Conference of Fixed Income Money Market and Derivatives Association (FIMMDA) jointly organised with the Primary Dealers Association of India (PDAI). FIMMDA and PDAI have an important role to play in the development of our debt markets. I am happy to say, these industry bodies have been providing valuable inputs to us, in the Reserve Bank of India in our endeavour to develop our markets
Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shyamala Gopinath It gives me great pleasure to be with you today at the 9th Annual Conference of Fixed Income Money Market and Derivatives Association (FIMMDA) jointly organised with the Primary Dealers Association of India (PDAI). FIMMDA and PDAI have an important role to play in the development of our debt markets. I am happy to say, these industry bodies have been providing valuable inputs to us, in the Reserve Bank of India in our endeavour to develop our markets
Jan 21, 2008
Development through Planning, Markets or De-centralisation
Prof. Bhole, Seminar Convenor, Prof. Juzer Vasi, Meenakshi Gupta, Prof. Ramnathan, other distinguished invitees, Prof Narayanan, participants of the seminar, ladies and gentlemen, It gives me great pleasure to inaugurate the seminar on, 'Development through Planning, Markets or De-centralisation' during the Golden Jubilee of IIT. The subject of the present seminar is extremely important at the present stage of Indian economic development. This three-day seminar I am s
Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Prof. Bhole, Seminar Convenor, Prof. Juzer Vasi, Meenakshi Gupta, Prof. Ramnathan, other distinguished invitees, Prof Narayanan, participants of the seminar, ladies and gentlemen, It gives me great pleasure to inaugurate the seminar on, 'Development through Planning, Markets or De-centralisation' during the Golden Jubilee of IIT. The subject of the present seminar is extremely important at the present stage of Indian economic development. This three-day seminar I am s
Jan 03, 2008
Some Comments on Macro-Stability in Indian Economy
Professor Nachane, Professor Radhakrishna, distinguished academics and friends, I am thankful to Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR) for granting me the honour of releasing the India Development Report 2008 (IDR 2008). This is the fifth in the series and I wish to place on record our deep appreciation of the contribution made by Professor Kirit Parikh for the initiative and for establishing a tradition of high quality. I had the benefit of studying
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Professor Nachane, Professor Radhakrishna, distinguished academics and friends, I am thankful to Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR) for granting me the honour of releasing the India Development Report 2008 (IDR 2008). This is the fifth in the series and I wish to place on record our deep appreciation of the contribution made by Professor Kirit Parikh for the initiative and for establishing a tradition of high quality. I had the benefit of studying
Jan 03, 2008
Management of the Capital Account in India: Some Perspectives
Guest of Honour Respected Professor C. R. Rao, Vice Chancellor Dr. Hasnain, President Professor Radhakrishna, Emeritus Professor Dr. Bhalla and distinguished participants, I am honoured by the kind invitation to deliver the inaugural address of the Annual Conference of Indian Econometric Society. It is a pleasure to be meeting friends in the profession, more so in my home town, Hyderabad. I have little to add to the themes covered in the papers. I thought that it may
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Guest of Honour Respected Professor C. R. Rao, Vice Chancellor Dr. Hasnain, President Professor Radhakrishna, Emeritus Professor Dr. Bhalla and distinguished participants, I am honoured by the kind invitation to deliver the inaugural address of the Annual Conference of Indian Econometric Society. It is a pleasure to be meeting friends in the profession, more so in my home town, Hyderabad. I have little to add to the themes covered in the papers. I thought that it may
Dec 04, 2007
The Rise of Asia – Implications for the Global Economy
The Honourable Vice-President of Mauritius, Honourable Ministers, Respected Governor Rundheersing Bheenick, Mr. Googoolye, Dr. Khadaroo, Directors of the Board of the Bank of Mauritius and distinguished friends. It is a great honour and privilege to be invited to deliver a Memorial Lecture on the occasion of the 40th Anniversary Celebrations of the Bank of Mauritius. The invitation is yet another demonstration of not only the close ties between India and Mauritius but
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
The Honourable Vice-President of Mauritius, Honourable Ministers, Respected Governor Rundheersing Bheenick, Mr. Googoolye, Dr. Khadaroo, Directors of the Board of the Bank of Mauritius and distinguished friends. It is a great honour and privilege to be invited to deliver a Memorial Lecture on the occasion of the 40th Anniversary Celebrations of the Bank of Mauritius. The invitation is yet another demonstration of not only the close ties between India and Mauritius but
Dec 04, 2007
Central Banking and Academia
Address by Professor Rundheersing Bheenick, Governor of the Bank of Mauritius, at the University of Mauritius proposing the conferment of the degree of Doctor of Civil Law honoris causa upon Dr Y V Reddy, Gov. of the RB of India, Port Louis, 3 Dec 2007.Honourable Chancellor, Sir Ramesh Jewoolall, Respected Pro-Chancellor Professor Jugessur, Respected Vice-Chancellor, Professor Fagoonee, Governor Bheenick, distinguished academics, and friends,It is a great honour and p
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Address by Professor Rundheersing Bheenick, Governor of the Bank of Mauritius, at the University of Mauritius proposing the conferment of the degree of Doctor of Civil Law honoris causa upon Dr Y V Reddy, Gov. of the RB of India, Port Louis, 3 Dec 2007.Honourable Chancellor, Sir Ramesh Jewoolall, Respected Pro-Chancellor Professor Jugessur, Respected Vice-Chancellor, Professor Fagoonee, Governor Bheenick, distinguished academics, and friends,It is a great honour and p
Dec 04, 2007
India's Financial Sector Reforms: Fostering Growth While Containing Risk
I am honoured to be back at Yale where I got my basic economics grounding from James Tobin, Bill Nordhaus, and Robert Evenson, among others. In all these years, this is my first lecture at Yale, so I am particularly pleased to have this opportunity. Thank you Professor Srinivasan. The turmoil in international financial markets since late July this year and the increased uncertainty that financial markets are currently experiencing have brought issues relating to finan
Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I am honoured to be back at Yale where I got my basic economics grounding from James Tobin, Bill Nordhaus, and Robert Evenson, among others. In all these years, this is my first lecture at Yale, so I am particularly pleased to have this opportunity. Thank you Professor Srinivasan. The turmoil in international financial markets since late July this year and the increased uncertainty that financial markets are currently experiencing have brought issues relating to finan
Nov 27, 2007
Global Developments and Indian Perspectives: Some random thoughts
Dr. Khandelwal, Mr. Rao and distinguished friends,I am happy to be here with the banking fraternity to participate in the Bankers’ Conference 2007. I find that there are several conference papers which are of high quality. In fact, they provoked me to think through some of the issues that emanate from the analysis and also some facets which might have escaped the attention of the authors. The result is an urge to share some consequential random thoughts on global deve
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Dr. Khandelwal, Mr. Rao and distinguished friends,I am happy to be here with the banking fraternity to participate in the Bankers’ Conference 2007. I find that there are several conference papers which are of high quality. In fact, they provoked me to think through some of the issues that emanate from the analysis and also some facets which might have escaped the attention of the authors. The result is an urge to share some consequential random thoughts on global deve
Nov 26, 2007
The Evolution of Banking Regulation in India – A Retrospect on Some Aspects
It is my pleasure to be here with you this afternoon on the occasion of the Bankers’ Conference, which has become a landmark annual event in the Indian banking industry. I am indeed grateful to the organisers for their kind invitation, which provided me an opportunity to share my thoughts on the evolutionary path of the banking regulation in India over the past several decades. The topic, to my mind, appears particularly relevant today when India has completed 60 year
Shri V. Leeladhar, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
It is my pleasure to be here with you this afternoon on the occasion of the Bankers’ Conference, which has become a landmark annual event in the Indian banking industry. I am indeed grateful to the organisers for their kind invitation, which provided me an opportunity to share my thoughts on the evolutionary path of the banking regulation in India over the past several decades. The topic, to my mind, appears particularly relevant today when India has completed 60 year
Nov 26, 2007
The growing importance of emerging economies in the globalised world and its implications for the international financial architecture
I. Introduction II. The growing importance of the emerging markets in the global economy III. Implications for the international financial architecture IV Concluding remarks I. IntroductionLadies and gentlemen,It is a great honour for me to give this lecture to pay tribute to the memory of the late Shri Lakshmi Kant Jha.L.K. Jha was a man of many talents: a distinguished administrator, a diplomat and an eminent economist. He was the first Chairman of the General Agree
Jean-Claude Trichet, President of the European Central Bank
I. Introduction II. The growing importance of the emerging markets in the global economy III. Implications for the international financial architecture IV Concluding remarks I. IntroductionLadies and gentlemen,It is a great honour for me to give this lecture to pay tribute to the memory of the late Shri Lakshmi Kant Jha.L.K. Jha was a man of many talents: a distinguished administrator, a diplomat and an eminent economist. He was the first Chairman of the General Agree
Nov 23, 2007
Setting the Pace
Respected Governor, Deputy Governors, my fellow Executive Directors, Regional Directors, Principals of Training Colleges and Heads of Central Office Departments. I heartily welcome you all to the Senior Management Conference-2007. As you must have noticed, this year's conference has been rechristened 'Senior Management Conference'. There is more to this change in the nomenclature than just simple semantics. The new title reflects the strategic shift in focus from just
Shri V.K. Sharma, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Respected Governor, Deputy Governors, my fellow Executive Directors, Regional Directors, Principals of Training Colleges and Heads of Central Office Departments. I heartily welcome you all to the Senior Management Conference-2007. As you must have noticed, this year's conference has been rechristened 'Senior Management Conference'. There is more to this change in the nomenclature than just simple semantics. The new title reflects the strategic shift in focus from just
Nov 16, 2007
Urbanisation and Globalisation in the Twenty First Century: Emerging Challenges
I. Background Let me first say how honoured I am to have been invited here to deliver this opening address. When I received the invitation I was rather surprised – what do central bankers have to do with issues related to urbanization and urban problems? I thought that since the first week is devoted to financing water, shelter and sanitation, there must be a case of mistaken identity – I do have a namesake who was Chairman of the Delhi Water Board. But si
Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I. Background Let me first say how honoured I am to have been invited here to deliver this opening address. When I received the invitation I was rather surprised – what do central bankers have to do with issues related to urbanization and urban problems? I thought that since the first week is devoted to financing water, shelter and sanitation, there must be a case of mistaken identity – I do have a namesake who was Chairman of the Delhi Water Board. But si
Nov 13, 2007
Financial Sector Policies for growth and employment
Respected Soedradjad Djiwandono, Governor Abdullah, fellow Governors and distinguished participants,I am thankful to Governor Burhanuddin Abdullah for inviting me to participate in the Annual International Seminar 2007. We deeply appreciate the excellent arrangements, warmth and hospitality of Bank Indonesia. In particular, special thanks are due to Deputy Governor, Ms. Miranda Goeltom. I also sincerely appreciate the thoughtful selection of the topics for discussion
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Respected Soedradjad Djiwandono, Governor Abdullah, fellow Governors and distinguished participants,I am thankful to Governor Burhanuddin Abdullah for inviting me to participate in the Annual International Seminar 2007. We deeply appreciate the excellent arrangements, warmth and hospitality of Bank Indonesia. In particular, special thanks are due to Deputy Governor, Ms. Miranda Goeltom. I also sincerely appreciate the thoughtful selection of the topics for discussion
Nov 12, 2007
Fasten Your Seatbelts ! Monetary Policy Challenges In Turbulent Times
Governor Reddy, Deputy Governors of the Reserve Bank of India Honoured Guests The Consul General of the Republic of South Africa Members of the India-South Africa Business Forum Ladies and Gentleman Introduction The “Great Moderation“ Improved macroeconomic performance: some side-effects The role of monetary policy Global financial market integration Conclusion 1. IntroductionThank you for your kind invitation. I am delighted to be in India for the first time at this
Mr T.T. Mboweni, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank
Governor Reddy, Deputy Governors of the Reserve Bank of India Honoured Guests The Consul General of the Republic of South Africa Members of the India-South Africa Business Forum Ladies and Gentleman Introduction The “Great Moderation“ Improved macroeconomic performance: some side-effects The role of monetary policy Global financial market integration Conclusion 1. IntroductionThank you for your kind invitation. I am delighted to be in India for the first time at this
Nov 07, 2007
Developing Debt Markets in India: Review and Prospects
Governor Julio Velarde and fellow Governors, I am thankful to Governor Amando for giving me this opportunity to participate in the meeting of Central Bank Governors of Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. I am conscious of the fact that the conditions prevalent in our economies are varied, and yet the sharing of country experiences provides us valuable insights into the effectiveness of public policy as w
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Governor Julio Velarde and fellow Governors, I am thankful to Governor Amando for giving me this opportunity to participate in the meeting of Central Bank Governors of Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. I am conscious of the fact that the conditions prevalent in our economies are varied, and yet the sharing of country experiences provides us valuable insights into the effectiveness of public policy as w
Nov 02, 2007
Evolving role of the Reserve Bank of India: Recent Developments
Respected Professor Vyas, distinguished participants, ladies and gentlemen, I am indeed thankful to the Institute of Development Studies and Professor Vyas for providing me this opportunity to share my thoughts with you today on the “Evolving role of the Reserve Bank of India: Recent Developments”. My association with Professor Vyas has been long, but it became closer since November 2000, when he was appointed as a director on the Central Board of the Reserve Bank of
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Respected Professor Vyas, distinguished participants, ladies and gentlemen, I am indeed thankful to the Institute of Development Studies and Professor Vyas for providing me this opportunity to share my thoughts with you today on the “Evolving role of the Reserve Bank of India: Recent Developments”. My association with Professor Vyas has been long, but it became closer since November 2000, when he was appointed as a director on the Central Board of the Reserve Bank of
Oct 25, 2007
Policy Panel at the NBER Conference on International Dimensions of Monetary Policy
Monetary Management in Emerging Market Economies: Concerns and Dilemmas Introduction Thank you Marty for inviting me: it has been a humbling experience in finding out how much I don't know about monetary policy making, and why I need to go back to graduate school.In these 7 minutes I will try and present the key dilemmas we are facing in India, but which I believe almost all the developing countries in Asia are facing. The result is that none of us are really f
Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Monetary Management in Emerging Market Economies: Concerns and Dilemmas Introduction Thank you Marty for inviting me: it has been a humbling experience in finding out how much I don't know about monetary policy making, and why I need to go back to graduate school.In these 7 minutes I will try and present the key dilemmas we are facing in India, but which I believe almost all the developing countries in Asia are facing. The result is that none of us are really f
Oct 24, 2007
Customer Centricity and the Reserve Bank
Mr. Daniel, Professor King, Mr. Kapfer, Mr. Burt, ladies and gentlemen, I am delighted to be here this morning at the first session of the seminar on the theme of “Balancing Cost, Profitability and Customer Experience” organised by the Asian Banker under its annual event ‘The Excellence in Retail Financial services, South Asia’. I am glad to be able to share my thoughts on this very topical subject of the cost-benefit analysis of the customer experience in the banking
Shri V. Leeladhar, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Daniel, Professor King, Mr. Kapfer, Mr. Burt, ladies and gentlemen, I am delighted to be here this morning at the first session of the seminar on the theme of “Balancing Cost, Profitability and Customer Experience” organised by the Asian Banker under its annual event ‘The Excellence in Retail Financial services, South Asia’. I am glad to be able to share my thoughts on this very topical subject of the cost-benefit analysis of the customer experience in the banking
Oct 24, 2007
Indian Derivatives Market - A Regulatory and Contextual Perspective
Let me first thank Euromoney for inviting me for this seminar on Indian derivatives market. The esoteric world of derivatives has come into sharp focus in recent times precisely on account of their complexity and recent events have triggered a debate on their impact on the financial system stability. My discussion today will be confined to the regulatory framework in India in regard to forex, debt and credit derivative markets and the regulatory imperatives arising in
Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Let me first thank Euromoney for inviting me for this seminar on Indian derivatives market. The esoteric world of derivatives has come into sharp focus in recent times precisely on account of their complexity and recent events have triggered a debate on their impact on the financial system stability. My discussion today will be confined to the regulatory framework in India in regard to forex, debt and credit derivative markets and the regulatory imperatives arising in
Oct 18, 2007
Some Perspectives on the Indian Economy
Mr. Chairman and Friends, I am greatly honored by the invitation extended to me by the Peterson Institute for International Economics to share some of my thoughts on the Indian economy. This meeting is reflective of the recently observed growing interest and confidence in the status and future of the Indian economy. Today, I intend to submit that, since independence in 1947, the Indian economy has been
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Chairman and Friends, I am greatly honored by the invitation extended to me by the Peterson Institute for International Economics to share some of my thoughts on the Indian economy. This meeting is reflective of the recently observed growing interest and confidence in the status and future of the Indian economy. Today, I intend to submit that, since independence in 1947, the Indian economy has been
Oct 16, 2007
India at 60 in a Changing World: Next 20 Years
Mr. Chairman, distinguished speakers and friends On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and on my own behalf, I would like to express our deep appreciation to LSE and, in particular, to Mr. Howard Davies, the Director, for his initiatives in establishing the India Observatory (IO). RBI is doubly privileged to be associated with the IO, as a partner, since it is in honour of Dr. I.G. Patel, one of my distinguished predecessors, and also because the economic polic
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Chairman, distinguished speakers and friends On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and on my own behalf, I would like to express our deep appreciation to LSE and, in particular, to Mr. Howard Davies, the Director, for his initiatives in establishing the India Observatory (IO). RBI is doubly privileged to be associated with the IO, as a partner, since it is in honour of Dr. I.G. Patel, one of my distinguished predecessors, and also because the economic polic
Oct 08, 2007
Forex Reserves, Stabilization Funds and Sovereign Wealth Funds: Indian Perspective
Shri Sridharan, Chairman, FEDAI, Ladies and Gentlemen I am happy to be here today with the members of the Foreign Exchange Dealers Association of India, popularly known as FEDAI in the industry. FEDAI completes 50 years in 2008 and the Reserve Bank and FEDAI have shared a unique and symbiotic relationship all these years. Since the beginning of the reforms, FEDAI has partnered with the Reserve Bank to
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri Sridharan, Chairman, FEDAI, Ladies and Gentlemen I am happy to be here today with the members of the Foreign Exchange Dealers Association of India, popularly known as FEDAI in the industry. FEDAI completes 50 years in 2008 and the Reserve Bank and FEDAI have shared a unique and symbiotic relationship all these years. Since the beginning of the reforms, FEDAI has partnered with the Reserve Bank to
Oct 05, 2007
Elements of Effective Central Banking: Theory, Practice, and History
Governor Reddy and guests of the Reserve Bank, I am honored to present the Foundation Day Lecture of the Reserve Bank of India Archives. I am grateful, too, for the opportunity to visit India with my mother and sister, to explore some famous examples of Indian civilization, and to see how India is fast transforming itself into a modern economy.I have long enjoyed libraries and archives. For over two decades as a monetary policy advisor at the Federal Reserve Bank of R
Prof. Marvin Goodfriend, Professor of Economics and Chairman of the Gailliot Center for Public Policy in the Tepper School of Business.
Governor Reddy and guests of the Reserve Bank, I am honored to present the Foundation Day Lecture of the Reserve Bank of India Archives. I am grateful, too, for the opportunity to visit India with my mother and sister, to explore some famous examples of Indian civilization, and to see how India is fast transforming itself into a modern economy.I have long enjoyed libraries and archives. For over two decades as a monetary policy advisor at the Federal Reserve Bank of R
Sep 24, 2007
The Reserve Bank and the State Governments: Partners in Progress
Respected Dr. Rangarajan, Dr. Raja Chelliah, Dr. Srivastava, Professor Kumar and friends, I am thankful to Dr. Srivastava for affording me the opportunity to participate in the annual day celebrations of the Madras School of Economics. It is an honour and privilege to be associated with the activities in a distinguished gathering such as this one.I was born in a village in Kadapa (then Cuddapah) district but went to High School in Chennai (then Madras), studying in Te
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Respected Dr. Rangarajan, Dr. Raja Chelliah, Dr. Srivastava, Professor Kumar and friends, I am thankful to Dr. Srivastava for affording me the opportunity to participate in the annual day celebrations of the Madras School of Economics. It is an honour and privilege to be associated with the activities in a distinguished gathering such as this one.I was born in a village in Kadapa (then Cuddapah) district but went to High School in Chennai (then Madras), studying in Te
Sep 20, 2007
Recent Financial Market Developments And Implications For Monetary Policy
Shri Bhatt, Mr Horiguchi, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am honoured to be invited to deliver the valedictory address at the Asia Regional Economic Forum. The relationship between India and the Institute of International Finance (IIF) goes back a long way to the early 1990s. Therefore, it is only befitting that the IIF has chosen to inaugurate the Asia Regional Economic Forum in Mumbai as an opportunity for the informal exchange of
Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri Bhatt, Mr Horiguchi, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am honoured to be invited to deliver the valedictory address at the Asia Regional Economic Forum. The relationship between India and the Institute of International Finance (IIF) goes back a long way to the early 1990s. Therefore, it is only befitting that the IIF has chosen to inaugurate the Asia Regional Economic Forum in Mumbai as an opportunity for the informal exchange of
Sep 15, 2007
Basel II and Credit Risk Management
Mr. Gordy, Mr. Bhattacharya, distinguished participants, ladies and gentlemen, I am delighted to be with you this morning at the inaugural of the third programme in the series being organised under the aegis of the Centre for Advanced Financial Leaning (CAFL) on the theme of Basel II and Credit Risk Management. I am indeed thankful to the organisers for providing me this valuable opportunity to share my thoughts on this very topical subject with this august audience –
Shri V. Leeladhar, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Gordy, Mr. Bhattacharya, distinguished participants, ladies and gentlemen, I am delighted to be with you this morning at the inaugural of the third programme in the series being organised under the aegis of the Centre for Advanced Financial Leaning (CAFL) on the theme of Basel II and Credit Risk Management. I am indeed thankful to the organisers for providing me this valuable opportunity to share my thoughts on this very topical subject with this august audience –
Sep 14, 2007
Economic Reforms and Corporate Performance in India
Motivation 1 Corporate Performance – Trends since mid 1990s End March Sales Growth PAT Growth Working Capital /Sales Debt / Sales 1995 20.5 59.2 21.7 34.1 1996 23.7 23.9 18.3 31.7 1997 10.4 -26.6 15.7 33.7 1998 7.5 -13.7 12.0 36.6 1999 6.1 -20.9 13.8 39.8 2000 11.2 14.7 11.5 37.6 2001 9.9 8.3 11.3 35.0 2002 -1.3 -17.8 7.9 35.7 2003 8.5 76.2 5.5 31.4 2004 16.0 59.8 3.9 26.4 2005 24.1 51.2 5.2 22.5 2006 16.3 31.7 11.1 20.2 2007 26.2 45.2 .. .. Note : Working Capital is
Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Motivation 1 Corporate Performance – Trends since mid 1990s End March Sales Growth PAT Growth Working Capital /Sales Debt / Sales 1995 20.5 59.2 21.7 34.1 1996 23.7 23.9 18.3 31.7 1997 10.4 -26.6 15.7 33.7 1998 7.5 -13.7 12.0 36.6 1999 6.1 -20.9 13.8 39.8 2000 11.2 14.7 11.5 37.6 2001 9.9 8.3 11.3 35.0 2002 -1.3 -17.8 7.9 35.7 2003 8.5 76.2 5.5 31.4 2004 16.0 59.8 3.9 26.4 2005 24.1 51.2 5.2 22.5 2006 16.3 31.7 11.1 20.2 2007 26.2 45.2 .. .. Note : Working Capital is
Sep 13, 2007
India’s Preparedness for Basel II Implementation
Dear Friends, It is my pleasure and privilege to be here with you this morning and to be sharing my experience and views with this august audience regarding India’s preparedness for Basel II implementation. I am very thankful to the organisers for having afforded me this opportunity today. As you are well aware, implementation of the new capital adequacy framework has been a long and exacting journey in most of the jurisdictions, and so is the case with In
Shri V. Leeladhar, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Dear Friends, It is my pleasure and privilege to be here with you this morning and to be sharing my experience and views with this august audience regarding India’s preparedness for Basel II implementation. I am very thankful to the organisers for having afforded me this opportunity today. As you are well aware, implementation of the new capital adequacy framework has been a long and exacting journey in most of the jurisdictions, and so is the case with In
Sep 13, 2007
India: Development and Reform Experience; and Prospects
Governor Ortiz and Friends, I am delighted to be here in Mexico to address this august gathering at the Bank of Mexico. I am honoured by the invitation extended to me. Governor Ortiz is among the most respected Central Bank Governors. His perceptions and words of wisdom, based on sound understanding of theory as well as compulsions of public policy making, are eagerly sought. In fact, Governor Ortiz heads the Central Bank Governance Group in the Bank for International
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Governor Ortiz and Friends, I am delighted to be here in Mexico to address this august gathering at the Bank of Mexico. I am honoured by the invitation extended to me. Governor Ortiz is among the most respected Central Bank Governors. His perceptions and words of wisdom, based on sound understanding of theory as well as compulsions of public policy making, are eagerly sought. In fact, Governor Ortiz heads the Central Bank Governance Group in the Bank for International
Sep 07, 2007
Monetary Policy Developments in India: An Overview
Friends,I am honored by the kind invitation of Governor Stefan Ingves to visit Riksbank and give an address at the central bank. It is a great privilege to address an august gathering in the oldest central bank in the world, Riksbank. I came in close contact with Governor Ingves when he was working with the IMF. As a Director in the Executive Board of IMF, I have been an admirer of Mr. Ingves when he headed the Monetary and Exchange Affairs Department, which has now b
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Friends,I am honored by the kind invitation of Governor Stefan Ingves to visit Riksbank and give an address at the central bank. It is a great privilege to address an august gathering in the oldest central bank in the world, Riksbank. I came in close contact with Governor Ingves when he was working with the IMF. As a Director in the Executive Board of IMF, I have been an admirer of Mr. Ingves when he headed the Monetary and Exchange Affairs Department, which has now b
Aug 03, 2007
First Quarter Review of Monetary Policy: Underlying Macroeconomics
Shri Bhatt and distinguished participants, I am deeply honoured to be invited to deliver the valedictory address at the High Powered Macroeconomic Workshop organised by the State Bank of India. I am particularly gratified that this Workshop has become a reality, since its genesis is in the extremely useful discussions that we in the Reserve Bank of India had with the Indian Banks’ Association as part of pre-Annual Policy consultations held in April this year. Th
Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri Bhatt and distinguished participants, I am deeply honoured to be invited to deliver the valedictory address at the High Powered Macroeconomic Workshop organised by the State Bank of India. I am particularly gratified that this Workshop has become a reality, since its genesis is in the extremely useful discussions that we in the Reserve Bank of India had with the Indian Banks’ Association as part of pre-Annual Policy consultations held in April this year. Th
Jul 03, 2007
Glimpses of Indian Economy and its Financial Sector
Chairman Sergey M. Ignatiev and distinguished central bankers of the Bank of Russia, I am grateful to Chairman Ignatiev for inviting me to visit your bank and interact with you for mutual benefit. I have the pleasure of meeting my friend Chairman Ignatiev, almost once a month, in meetings of BIS or G20 or IMF or other international seminars. His address in Buenos Aires in early June on the current state of Russian economy was highly appreciated because he gave a glimp
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Chairman Sergey M. Ignatiev and distinguished central bankers of the Bank of Russia, I am grateful to Chairman Ignatiev for inviting me to visit your bank and interact with you for mutual benefit. I have the pleasure of meeting my friend Chairman Ignatiev, almost once a month, in meetings of BIS or G20 or IMF or other international seminars. His address in Buenos Aires in early June on the current state of Russian economy was highly appreciated because he gave a glimp
Jul 02, 2007
Statistical System of India: Some Reflections
I am delighted and honoured to be at this auspicious occasion of the first Statistics Day and to inaugurate first Annual Conference on Financial Statistics. As a member of the statistics community, it is matter of great pride that June 29, birth anniversary of (late) Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, has been declared by the Government of India as Statistics Day. I am particularly happy that Professor Parikh is here who began his professional life in
Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I am delighted and honoured to be at this auspicious occasion of the first Statistics Day and to inaugurate first Annual Conference on Financial Statistics. As a member of the statistics community, it is matter of great pride that June 29, birth anniversary of (late) Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, has been declared by the Government of India as Statistics Day. I am particularly happy that Professor Parikh is here who began his professional life in
Jun 29, 2007
Random Thoughts on Statistics and Surveys
Dr. Barman, Mr. Paul Vanden Bergh, Dr. Karunasena, Mr. Sandip Ghose, distinguished participants, ladies and gentlemen, I am thankful to the organisers for giving me the privilege and pleasure of being with you at the Workshop on ‘Use of Surveys by Central Banks’, organised jointly by the South-East Asian Central Banks (SEACEN), Irving Fisher Committee (IFC) - Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and Reserve Bank of India (RBI). It is a collaborative effort of seve
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Dr. Barman, Mr. Paul Vanden Bergh, Dr. Karunasena, Mr. Sandip Ghose, distinguished participants, ladies and gentlemen, I am thankful to the organisers for giving me the privilege and pleasure of being with you at the Workshop on ‘Use of Surveys by Central Banks’, organised jointly by the South-East Asian Central Banks (SEACEN), Irving Fisher Committee (IFC) - Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and Reserve Bank of India (RBI). It is a collaborative effort of seve
Jun 28, 2007
Second P. R. Brahmananda Memorial Lecture
Governance Institutions and Development I greatly appreciate the honor of being invited to deliver the Brahmananda Memorial Lecture. I share the immense admiration and respect you all have for his scholarship, his teaching, and his untiring service for the economics profession and the country. It is indeed a privilege to give a talk in his memory. And it is a special pleasure to follow my long-standing friend Lord Desai, who gave the inaugural lecture in this series.
Avinash K. Dixit, John J. F. Sherrerd University Professor of Economics
Governance Institutions and Development I greatly appreciate the honor of being invited to deliver the Brahmananda Memorial Lecture. I share the immense admiration and respect you all have for his scholarship, his teaching, and his untiring service for the economics profession and the country. It is indeed a privilege to give a talk in his memory. And it is a special pleasure to follow my long-standing friend Lord Desai, who gave the inaugural lecture in this series.
Jun 21, 2007
Financial Inclusion – The Indian Experience
Ladies and gentlemen,I thank Her Majesty’s Treasury and DFID for organising this conference and inviting the Reserve Bank of India to share India’s experiences in achieving greater financial inclusion (FI). We, in India, have been greatly impressed by the focused attention being paid by the UK Government to the subject of FI. I had read a very detailed report by the British Banker’s Association in 2000 dwelling upon the issues involved in providing greater acces
Smt. Usha Thorat, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Ladies and gentlemen,I thank Her Majesty’s Treasury and DFID for organising this conference and inviting the Reserve Bank of India to share India’s experiences in achieving greater financial inclusion (FI). We, in India, have been greatly impressed by the focused attention being paid by the UK Government to the subject of FI. I had read a very detailed report by the British Banker’s Association in 2000 dwelling upon the issues involved in providing greater acces
Jun 20, 2007
Risk Management in an Open Market Economy
Peter L. Bernstein in his celebrated book Against the Gods writes, 'The revolutionary idea that defines the boundary between modern times and the past is the mastery of risk: the notion that the future is more than a whim of the Gods and that men and women are not passive before nature. Until human beings discovered a way across that boundary, the future was a mirror of the past or the murky domain of oracles and soothsayers who held monopoly over knowledge of anticip
Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Peter L. Bernstein in his celebrated book Against the Gods writes, 'The revolutionary idea that defines the boundary between modern times and the past is the mastery of risk: the notion that the future is more than a whim of the Gods and that men and women are not passive before nature. Until human beings discovered a way across that boundary, the future was a mirror of the past or the murky domain of oracles and soothsayers who held monopoly over knowledge of anticip
Jun 14, 2007
Capital Account Liberalisation and Conduct of Monetary Policy: The Indian Experience – Paper Presented by Dr. Rakesh Mohan
I. Overall Approach The distinguishing feature of our overall reform process initiated in the early 1990s has been the accomplishment of high economic growth in an environment of macro economic and financial stability. In fact, we have achieved acceleration in growth while maintaining price and financial stability. During this period, apart from all the other reforms, we have achieved current account convertibility, and also opened the capital account to a substantial
Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I. Overall Approach The distinguishing feature of our overall reform process initiated in the early 1990s has been the accomplishment of high economic growth in an environment of macro economic and financial stability. In fact, we have achieved acceleration in growth while maintaining price and financial stability. During this period, apart from all the other reforms, we have achieved current account convertibility, and also opened the capital account to a substantial
Jun 12, 2007
The Challenges of Financial Liberalisation for Emerging Market Economies
I am very pleased and honoured to be here and I want to thank warmly my good friend, Dr Reddy, for having invited me to address the staff of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).The BIS recently announced that the RBI Vice-Governor, Mr Rakesh Mohan, will chair a new working group on "Capital flows and emerging economies". I would like to congratulate him for accepting to explore this complex issue. I will offer some views on a related topic: "the challenges of financial li
Mr. Christian Noyer, Governor of Banque de France
I am very pleased and honoured to be here and I want to thank warmly my good friend, Dr Reddy, for having invited me to address the staff of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).The BIS recently announced that the RBI Vice-Governor, Mr Rakesh Mohan, will chair a new working group on "Capital flows and emerging economies". I would like to congratulate him for accepting to explore this complex issue. I will offer some views on a related topic: "the challenges of financial li
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