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May 10, 2001
Urban Co-operative Banks: Agenda for Future Reforms
It is very gratifying to note that Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) as Apex representative body of Indian Trade & Commerce has evinced keen interest in Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs), the purveyors of credit to small and medium enterprises. As urban co-operative banking sector is under focussed scrutiny of media and observers of co-operative credit movement, I feel it is very apt that organisers chose 'Reforms in urban banking sector
Shri Jagdish Capoor, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
It is very gratifying to note that Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) as Apex representative body of Indian Trade & Commerce has evinced keen interest in Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs), the purveyors of credit to small and medium enterprises. As urban co-operative banking sector is under focussed scrutiny of media and observers of co-operative credit movement, I feel it is very apt that organisers chose 'Reforms in urban banking sector
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Apr 27, 2001
Indian Agriculture and Reform : Concerns, Issues and Agenda
Professor Parthasarathy garu, Vice Chancellor Radhakrishna, Prof Sathyanarayana and friends. I am honoured by the fact that you have invited me to deliver the Presidential address. When the organisers first spoke to me about this lecture, I humbly submitted to Professor Parthasarathy that, in the past, many eminent personalities like Governor, Dr. Rangarajan, Professor G.S. Bhalla, Professor Vyas, Dr. K. Subba Rao and Professor Radhakrishna had delivered this address
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Professor Parthasarathy garu, Vice Chancellor Radhakrishna, Prof Sathyanarayana and friends. I am honoured by the fact that you have invited me to deliver the Presidential address. When the organisers first spoke to me about this lecture, I humbly submitted to Professor Parthasarathy that, in the past, many eminent personalities like Governor, Dr. Rangarajan, Professor G.S. Bhalla, Professor Vyas, Dr. K. Subba Rao and Professor Radhakrishna had delivered this address
Apr 24, 2001
Developments in Monetary Policy and Financial Markets
I am thankful to the organisers for their perseverance in getting me to Chennai. I am using this opportunity to share with you some explanations on the Monetary and Credit Policy for 2001-02 announced last week. This is the fifth Annual Policy of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) that I have been associated with, and soon after every one of the fine statements, I had publicly articulated some explanations. The purpose has generally been to highlight elements of continuity,
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I am thankful to the organisers for their perseverance in getting me to Chennai. I am using this opportunity to share with you some explanations on the Monetary and Credit Policy for 2001-02 announced last week. This is the fifth Annual Policy of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) that I have been associated with, and soon after every one of the fine statements, I had publicly articulated some explanations. The purpose has generally been to highlight elements of continuity,
Mar 19, 2001
Financial Sector Reforms : An Update
Mr. Kohli, Mr. Krishnamurthy and friends, I am happy to be here again in this gathering of friends in the banking community on the occasion of the annual general meeting of the Indian Banks Association and Bankers Sports Board. I feel that it is more an occasion to conduct focussed business and celebrate rather than one to deliberate on policy issues. Yet as per tradition, I believe that there has to be an address by the chief guest. As a central banker, one always
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Kohli, Mr. Krishnamurthy and friends, I am happy to be here again in this gathering of friends in the banking community on the occasion of the annual general meeting of the Indian Banks Association and Bankers Sports Board. I feel that it is more an occasion to conduct focussed business and celebrate rather than one to deliberate on policy issues. Yet as per tradition, I believe that there has to be an address by the chief guest. As a central banker, one always
Mar 15, 2001
Implementation of Financial Standards and Codes: Indian Perspective and Approach
In this paper it is proposed to describe the Indian perspective and approach in regard to the implementation of international financial standards and codes advocated by the Financial Stability Forum(FSF). The Indian efforts in this direction also seek to complement and support the ongoing initiatives of the G-20 aimed at encouraging implementation of standards and codes among member countries.The paper is schematized as follows. Section I explains Indias stand on glo
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
In this paper it is proposed to describe the Indian perspective and approach in regard to the implementation of international financial standards and codes advocated by the Financial Stability Forum(FSF). The Indian efforts in this direction also seek to complement and support the ongoing initiatives of the G-20 aimed at encouraging implementation of standards and codes among member countries.The paper is schematized as follows. Section I explains Indias stand on glo
Feb 14, 2001
Developmental Issues in Micro Credit
ByJagdish Capoor Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of IndiaAt Reserve Bank of India, we are keenly interested in purveyance of credit to all those who need it, more for the small borrowers and the poorest of the poor the most. Micro Credit, therefore, has been a thrust area with us though the vehicles of credit extension have been under constant evolution over a period of time. Without a supportive regulatory environment, a continuum of institutions providing micro financ
Shri Jagdish Capoor, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
ByJagdish Capoor Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of IndiaAt Reserve Bank of India, we are keenly interested in purveyance of credit to all those who need it, more for the small borrowers and the poorest of the poor the most. Micro Credit, therefore, has been a thrust area with us though the vehicles of credit extension have been under constant evolution over a period of time. Without a supportive regulatory environment, a continuum of institutions providing micro financ
Feb 09, 2001
Central Banking in the New Millennium*
Mr. Chairman Kohli, Mr. Narang and friends. I am happy to be here among bank economists to deliver the customary valedictory address of the Bank Economists Conference. I find that the subject chosen for this year is very broad and relates to the whole of the banking sector. I carefully read the papers presented at the Conference and I find the coverage to be comprehensive and analysis insightful as usual. The current year's Conference also had the benefit of special p
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Chairman Kohli, Mr. Narang and friends. I am happy to be here among bank economists to deliver the customary valedictory address of the Bank Economists Conference. I find that the subject chosen for this year is very broad and relates to the whole of the banking sector. I carefully read the papers presented at the Conference and I find the coverage to be comprehensive and analysis insightful as usual. The current year's Conference also had the benefit of special p
Jan 16, 2001
Financial Stability and the Role of Banks
IntroductionI am grateful to the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) for extending me the opportunity to address this highly enlightened gathering of bankers and economists. Many of you might have participated in the last conference held at Bangalore in December 1998 with the theme focussed "Towards Sound and Strong Banking". That was built around the then emerging scenario of Indian financial system being exposed to competition and several reform measures initiated by th
Shri S. P. Talwar, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
IntroductionI am grateful to the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) for extending me the opportunity to address this highly enlightened gathering of bankers and economists. Many of you might have participated in the last conference held at Bangalore in December 1998 with the theme focussed "Towards Sound and Strong Banking". That was built around the then emerging scenario of Indian financial system being exposed to competition and several reform measures initiated by th
Jan 15, 2001
Banking and Finance in the New Millennium.
This is the first Bank Economists Conference in the new millennium, and the subject that you have chosen for this important conference "Indian Banking in the New Millennium" will set the tone and pace of development in the banking and financial sector for the future.2. Indias banking system has several outstanding achievements to its credit, the most striking of which is its reach. An extensive banking network has been established in the last thirty years, and India
Dr. Bimal Jalan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
This is the first Bank Economists Conference in the new millennium, and the subject that you have chosen for this important conference "Indian Banking in the New Millennium" will set the tone and pace of development in the banking and financial sector for the future.2. Indias banking system has several outstanding achievements to its credit, the most striking of which is its reach. An extensive banking network has been established in the last thirty years, and India
Jan 15, 2001
"Indias Economy in the Twenty-First Century: A New Beginning or A False Dawn"
I am grateful to Dr. Kapila Vatsayayan and Shri N.N. Vohra for inviting me to deliver the Dr. C.D.Deshmukh Memorial Lecture today. This annual Lecture in memory of one of Indias most distinguished thinkers and policy makers is a highly prestigious occasion, and one of the highlights of the India International Centre (IIC) calendar of events. When I was first asked, I must confess that I was reluctant as I was not sure whether matters which dominate my professional li
Dr. Bimal Jalan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I am grateful to Dr. Kapila Vatsayayan and Shri N.N. Vohra for inviting me to deliver the Dr. C.D.Deshmukh Memorial Lecture today. This annual Lecture in memory of one of Indias most distinguished thinkers and policy makers is a highly prestigious occasion, and one of the highlights of the India International Centre (IIC) calendar of events. When I was first asked, I must confess that I was reluctant as I was not sure whether matters which dominate my professional li
Dec 07, 2000
Summary of the Welcome Remarks by Dr.Bimal Jalan, Governor, at the 11th C.D. Deshmukh Memorial Lecture
On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India and myself, I am very happy to welcome Professor Charles Goodhart to Mumbai to deliver the Eleventh C.D. Deshmukh Memorial Lecture. Prof. Goodhart’s work, both as a Central Banker and as an economic thinker, is well known and he hardly needs any introduction before this audience. Educated at Cambridge and Harvard Universities, he has held several high academic positions, and is at present the Norman Sosnow Profesor of Banking and
Dr. Bimal Jalan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India and myself, I am very happy to welcome Professor Charles Goodhart to Mumbai to deliver the Eleventh C.D. Deshmukh Memorial Lecture. Prof. Goodhart’s work, both as a Central Banker and as an economic thinker, is well known and he hardly needs any introduction before this audience. Educated at Cambridge and Harvard Universities, he has held several high academic positions, and is at present the Norman Sosnow Profesor of Banking and
Dec 04, 2000
Development and Management of Forex Markets : A Central Banking Perspective
Mr. Venkataraman, distinguished guests and friends, I am thankful to the Forex Association of India for inviting me to this Session of the 21st Asia Pacific Forex Congress. I would like to add a special word of welcome to the delegates from Asia and the Pacific regions to Delhi to participate in this Congress. For us, this is a very special occasion as India, I believe, has a lot to learn from the experience of countries in our region in the proper development and man
Dr. Bimal Jalan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Venkataraman, distinguished guests and friends, I am thankful to the Forex Association of India for inviting me to this Session of the 21st Asia Pacific Forex Congress. I would like to add a special word of welcome to the delegates from Asia and the Pacific regions to Delhi to participate in this Congress. For us, this is a very special occasion as India, I believe, has a lot to learn from the experience of countries in our region in the proper development and man
Nov 24, 2000
Pension System in India : A Central Bankers Perspective
Mr. Chairman and friends, At the outset I wish to compliment the Asian Development Bank Institute and others who are sponsoring this policy Conference. The Conference is rightly addressing the policy issues as well as practical skills involved in examining and improving the pension systems in South Asian countries. The approach of enabling of sharing of experiences and views among South Asian countries and, with multilateral institutions is commendable. My comments to
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Chairman and friends, At the outset I wish to compliment the Asian Development Bank Institute and others who are sponsoring this policy Conference. The Conference is rightly addressing the policy issues as well as practical skills involved in examining and improving the pension systems in South Asian countries. The approach of enabling of sharing of experiences and views among South Asian countries and, with multilateral institutions is commendable. My comments to
Nov 24, 2000
Fiscal Reforms at State-level : Review and Prospects
Mr. Chairman and friends, I must compliment the organisers of this conclave for choosing a subject of vital importance to our economy and society and, making excellent arrangements for a comprehensive but focussed discussion. This is a good opportunity to present Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) perspectives on fiscal reforms at State level. The presentation is divided into five parts, viz. role of RBI in the State finances; review of fiscal reform effort; changing role
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Chairman and friends, I must compliment the organisers of this conclave for choosing a subject of vital importance to our economy and society and, making excellent arrangements for a comprehensive but focussed discussion. This is a good opportunity to present Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) perspectives on fiscal reforms at State level. The presentation is divided into five parts, viz. role of RBI in the State finances; review of fiscal reform effort; changing role
Nov 16, 2000
Government Budgets, Banking and Auditors: What is New?
Mr. Chairman and friends,I am thankful to the organisers for persuading me to address this gathering since the event has provoked me to think deeper on a subject of mutual interest. In fact, having agreed to give a talk, the search for an appropriate subject commenced. It has to be futuristic as demanded by the organisers. It ought to be of general interest and at the same time relevant to a gathering of Chartered Accountants. Of course it can not but be an area of co
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Chairman and friends,I am thankful to the organisers for persuading me to address this gathering since the event has provoked me to think deeper on a subject of mutual interest. In fact, having agreed to give a talk, the search for an appropriate subject commenced. It has to be futuristic as demanded by the organisers. It ought to be of general interest and at the same time relevant to a gathering of Chartered Accountants. Of course it can not but be an area of co
Oct 30, 2000
Indian Economy : 1950; 2000; 2020
Friends, I have many reasons for being delighted to be participating in the Swarna Mahotsavam of Vivek Vardhini College. I must appreciate the persuasive skills of Principal Dr. Pushpavathi for bringing me here. Being a Hyderabadi, I have several distinguished colleagues and friends who are faculty and alumni of Vivek Vardhini College. The founding fathers of Vivek Vardhini were real visionaries who were pioneers in projecting a genuine Indian slant to education; we m
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Friends, I have many reasons for being delighted to be participating in the Swarna Mahotsavam of Vivek Vardhini College. I must appreciate the persuasive skills of Principal Dr. Pushpavathi for bringing me here. Being a Hyderabadi, I have several distinguished colleagues and friends who are faculty and alumni of Vivek Vardhini College. The founding fathers of Vivek Vardhini were real visionaries who were pioneers in projecting a genuine Indian slant to education; we m
Oct 10, 2000
Risk Management in Financial Institutions
I am indeed pleased to be here to discuss an important topic like risk management. This is all the more so in an area like finance, where risk and its management has assumed greater significance.I would first attempt to discuss the renewed interest on risk management in recent years due to changing risk perception in financial institutions followed by an overview of the types of risks and the strategies for risk management. Thereafter, I propose to deal with the role
Shri Jagdish Capoor, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I am indeed pleased to be here to discuss an important topic like risk management. This is all the more so in an area like finance, where risk and its management has assumed greater significance.I would first attempt to discuss the renewed interest on risk management in recent years due to changing risk perception in financial institutions followed by an overview of the types of risks and the strategies for risk management. Thereafter, I propose to deal with the role
Sep 20, 2000
Fiscal and Monetary Policy Interface : Recent Developments in India
Friends, I am thankful to the organisers, especially Dr. Ramakrishnan for persuading me to join you and share my thoughts and experiences on fiscal and monetary developments in India. Clearly, the main focus of the workshop is on fiscal management, and the participants are drawn from several countries with divergent sizes, structures and stages of development of their economies. Therefore, in this presentation, a judicious mix is made of general observations, experien
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Friends, I am thankful to the organisers, especially Dr. Ramakrishnan for persuading me to join you and share my thoughts and experiences on fiscal and monetary developments in India. Clearly, the main focus of the workshop is on fiscal management, and the participants are drawn from several countries with divergent sizes, structures and stages of development of their economies. Therefore, in this presentation, a judicious mix is made of general observations, experien
Aug 19, 2000
Deposit Insurance Reforms in India
I am honoured at being invited to inaugurate this seminar on Deposit Insurance Reforms in India. As you are aware, reform in deposit insurance is a crucial component of financial sector reforms. The importance accorded to this area is reflected in the composition of the Committee on Reforms in Deposit Insurance which had eminent bankers and academicians as members besides all the three Deputy Governors of Reserve Bank including myself. Union Finance Minister Shri Yash
Shri Jagdish Capoor, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I am honoured at being invited to inaugurate this seminar on Deposit Insurance Reforms in India. As you are aware, reform in deposit insurance is a crucial component of financial sector reforms. The importance accorded to this area is reflected in the composition of the Committee on Reforms in Deposit Insurance which had eminent bankers and academicians as members besides all the three Deputy Governors of Reserve Bank including myself. Union Finance Minister Shri Yash
Jul 29, 2000
Current Developments in Money and Government Securities Market
It gives me great pleasure in being with you, today, to share some thoughts relating to money and government securities market where the Reserve Bank of India has a pivotal role to play not only as the debt manager to the Government but also as the monetary authority of the country. I am indeed thankful to Shri M.R.Ramesh for giving me this opportunity to participate in this Seminar. As all of you are aware, in order that the Central Bank conducts the monetary policy
Shri P. R. Gopala Rao, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
It gives me great pleasure in being with you, today, to share some thoughts relating to money and government securities market where the Reserve Bank of India has a pivotal role to play not only as the debt manager to the Government but also as the monetary authority of the country. I am indeed thankful to Shri M.R.Ramesh for giving me this opportunity to participate in this Seminar. As all of you are aware, in order that the Central Bank conducts the monetary policy
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