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																		જાન્યુ 13,
																		2004
																		
																
																
																	
																		
																			L.K. Jha Memorial Lecture by Martin Feldstein on 12 January, 2004
																		
																		
																			
																			
																	
																	
																
																
																					Budget Deficits and National DebtMartin Feldstein* I am delighted to be here in Mumbai and honored by your invitation to give this year’s L. K. Jha Memorial Lecture. I first came to India only about eight years ago and have been coming to India once each year for the past five years. Even in that short period of time, I have seen significant improvements in the Indian economy and now hear about important structural changes that are being made or contemplated. I am ver
																			
																			
																		
																	Martin Feldstein, 
																	George F. Baker Professor of Economics at Harvard University and President of the National Bureau of Economic Research. 
																
																
																		Budget Deficits and National DebtMartin Feldstein* I am delighted to be here in Mumbai and honored by your invitation to give this year’s L. K. Jha Memorial Lecture. I first came to India only about eight years ago and have been coming to India once each year for the past five years. Even in that short period of time, I have seen significant improvements in the Indian economy and now hear about important structural changes that are being made or contemplated. I am ver
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																		જાન્યુ 07,
																		2004
																		
																
																
																	
																		
																			The Outlook for Indian Economy - An Update
																		
																		
																			
																			
																	
																	
																
																
																					January 7, 200476th Annual General Meeting of FICCI, New DelhiThe Outlook for Indian Economy : An Update Friends, I am thankful to President Mr. Muthiah for giving me the opportunity to address the 76th General Meeting of FICCI. I had the privilege of addressing FICCI in New Delhi about a year ago (October 24, 2002), at the invitation of Mr. Lodha and the subject was, if I recall right, "World Economic Outlook and Financial Market Developments – Implications for India
																			
																			
																		
																	Dr. Y. V. Reddy, 
																	Governor, Reserve Bank of India 
																
																
																		January 7, 200476th Annual General Meeting of FICCI, New DelhiThe Outlook for Indian Economy : An Update Friends, I am thankful to President Mr. Muthiah for giving me the opportunity to address the 76th General Meeting of FICCI. I had the privilege of addressing FICCI in New Delhi about a year ago (October 24, 2002), at the invitation of Mr. Lodha and the subject was, if I recall right, "World Economic Outlook and Financial Market Developments – Implications for India
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																		જાન્યુ 06,
																		2004
																		
																
																
																	
																		
																			Credit Policy, Systems and Culture
																		
																		
																			
																			
																	
																	
																
																
																					Coming to the Institute kindles a feeling of festive occasion and it is a privilege and an honour to be here with you. There have been significant achievements, in training, in diversified fields, with new initiatives and a wider coverage in the area of research and consultancy. Admittedly, there is more of sponsored research now. Incidentally, one of my former colleagues Ms. Indrani Banerjee, who along with others worked with me on a money-laundering Report in the Re
																			
																			
																		
																	Dr. Y. V. Reddy, 
																	Governor, Reserve Bank of India 
																
																
																		Coming to the Institute kindles a feeling of festive occasion and it is a privilege and an honour to be here with you. There have been significant achievements, in training, in diversified fields, with new initiatives and a wider coverage in the area of research and consultancy. Admittedly, there is more of sponsored research now. Incidentally, one of my former colleagues Ms. Indrani Banerjee, who along with others worked with me on a money-laundering Report in the Re
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																		જાન્યુ 01,
																		2004
																		
																
																
																	
																		
																			Understanding Reforms
																		
																		
																			
																			
																	
																	
																
																
																					I have great pleasure in welcoming you on behalf of Finance Minister, Mr. Jaswant Singh, on behalf of Reserve Bank of India and, on my own behalf. India has been playing active role in researching and debating issues relating to development, particularly in the context of developing nations. We believe that holding of the Global Development Netowrk (GDN) Annual Conference in India is a tribute to our approach to reform, and is also a recognition of the need to continu
																			
																			
																		
																	Dr. Y. V. Reddy, 
																	Governor, Reserve Bank of India 
																
																
																		I have great pleasure in welcoming you on behalf of Finance Minister, Mr. Jaswant Singh, on behalf of Reserve Bank of India and, on my own behalf. India has been playing active role in researching and debating issues relating to development, particularly in the context of developing nations. We believe that holding of the Global Development Netowrk (GDN) Annual Conference in India is a tribute to our approach to reform, and is also a recognition of the need to continu
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																		ડિસે 12,
																		2003
																		
																
																
																	
																		
																			Retail Banking : Challenges Ahead in Distribution Channels in Urban/Rural India - Remarks
																		
																		
																			
																			
																	
																	
																
																
																					The promise of lower transaction costs, increased sales productivity, and more convenient service has lured banks into setting up new delivery channels. Earlier, vast brick and mortar branch network has been considered as an inherent advantage of established banks and new entrants were at huge disadvantage vis-à-vis the established players in terms of customer reach. However, post 1990s new players are effectively taking on the branch network advantage of the establis
																			
																			
																		
																	Shri Vepa Kamesam, 
																	Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India 
																
																
																		The promise of lower transaction costs, increased sales productivity, and more convenient service has lured banks into setting up new delivery channels. Earlier, vast brick and mortar branch network has been considered as an inherent advantage of established banks and new entrants were at huge disadvantage vis-à-vis the established players in terms of customer reach. However, post 1990s new players are effectively taking on the branch network advantage of the establis
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																		ડિસે 11,
																		2003
																		
																
																
																	
																		
																			Towards Globalisation in the Financial Sector in India - Inaugural Address
																		
																		
																			
																			
																	
																	
																
																
																					I am indeed very happy to be, once again, amongst friends– albeit in a slightly different capacity. All of you have been totally supportive to me and, I must express my deep sense of gratitude to you for the warm and affectionate welcome that you gave for my appointment. My address today is in the nature of sharing of some of my preliminary thought processes on the subject of globalisation and the financial sector. The presentation today starts with a framework for ap
																			
																			
																		
																	Dr. Y. V. Reddy, 
																	Governor, Reserve Bank of India 
																
																
																		I am indeed very happy to be, once again, amongst friends– albeit in a slightly different capacity. All of you have been totally supportive to me and, I must express my deep sense of gratitude to you for the warm and affectionate welcome that you gave for my appointment. My address today is in the nature of sharing of some of my preliminary thought processes on the subject of globalisation and the financial sector. The presentation today starts with a framework for ap
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																		ડિસે 09,
																		2003
																		
																
																
																	
																		
																			Banking and Trade Finance Inaugural Address
																		
																		
																			
																			
																	
																	
																
																
																					I am indeed privileged to be invited to inaugurate this conference and especially so, as this is the first time that the International Chamber of Commerce Banking Commission Meeting is taking place in India. The contribution made by ICC in standardisation is well-known but perhaps what is not so well-known is that the ICC also contributes to making business policy by publishing policy statements and reports and laying down guidelines, goals and rules. This conference 
																			
																			
																		
																	Smt. K.J. Udeshi, 
																	Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India 
																
																
																		I am indeed privileged to be invited to inaugurate this conference and especially so, as this is the first time that the International Chamber of Commerce Banking Commission Meeting is taking place in India. The contribution made by ICC in standardisation is well-known but perhaps what is not so well-known is that the ICC also contributes to making business policy by publishing policy statements and reports and laying down guidelines, goals and rules. This conference 
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																		નવે 28,
																		2003
																		
																
																
																	
																		
																			Finance for Industrial Growth
																		
																		
																			
																			
																	
																	
																
																
																					It is indeed a privilege and an honour for me to deliver the Mohan Kumaramangalam Memorial Lecture here at the Administrative Staff College of India. Mohan Kumaramangalam was one of the most distinguished public servants of his generation. His untimely and unfortunate death in a plane crash in 1973 deprived India of a worthy son. A leftist in his student days in England, Mohan Kumaramangalam was a leading light of Mrs. Gandhi's cabinet. His enduring contribution was t
																			
																			
																		
																	Dr. Rakesh Mohan, 
																	Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India 
																
																
																		It is indeed a privilege and an honour for me to deliver the Mohan Kumaramangalam Memorial Lecture here at the Administrative Staff College of India. Mohan Kumaramangalam was one of the most distinguished public servants of his generation. His untimely and unfortunate death in a plane crash in 1973 deprived India of a worthy son. A leftist in his student days in England, Mohan Kumaramangalam was a leading light of Mrs. Gandhi's cabinet. His enduring contribution was t
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																		નવે 21,
																		2003
																		
																
																
																	
																		
																			Challenges to Monetary Policy in A Global Context
																		
																		
																			
																			
																	
																	
																
																
																					Rakesh Mohan* I. Introduction Recent global developments have transformed the environment in which monetary policy operates, throwing up opportunities as well as challenges. Globalisation has expanded economic interdependence and interaction of countries greatly. This has created the need for greater coordination in terms of the design of appropriate institutional architecture as well as standardisation reflected in the adoption of similar monetary policy approaches.
																			
																			
																		
																	Dr. Rakesh Mohan, 
																	Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India 
																
																
																		Rakesh Mohan* I. Introduction Recent global developments have transformed the environment in which monetary policy operates, throwing up opportunities as well as challenges. Globalisation has expanded economic interdependence and interaction of countries greatly. This has created the need for greater coordination in terms of the design of appropriate institutional architecture as well as standardisation reflected in the adoption of similar monetary policy approaches.
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																		સપ્ટે 23,
																		2003
																		
																
																
																	
																		
																			Boards of Governors - 2003 Annual Meetings
																		
																		
																			
																			
																	
																	
																
																
																					September 23–24, 2003World Bank GroupInternational Bank for Reconstruction and Development International Finance Corporation International Development Association International Centre For Settlement Of Investment Disputes Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency International Monetary FundStatement by the Hon. Mr. Y.V. Reddy, Alternate Governor of the Fund for India, at the Joint Annual DiscussionMr. Chairman:1. Since we met last in April 2003, there have been some si
																			
																			
																		
																	Dr. Y. V. Reddy, 
																	Governor, Reserve Bank of India 
																
																
																		September 23–24, 2003World Bank GroupInternational Bank for Reconstruction and Development International Finance Corporation International Development Association International Centre For Settlement Of Investment Disputes Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency International Monetary FundStatement by the Hon. Mr. Y.V. Reddy, Alternate Governor of the Fund for India, at the Joint Annual DiscussionMr. Chairman:1. Since we met last in April 2003, there have been some si
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																		સપ્ટે 21,
																		2003
																		
																
																
																	
																		
																			The Global Economy and Financial Markets
																		
																		
																			
																			
																	
																	
																
																
																					Statement by Dr. Y.V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India and Leader of the Indian Delegation to the International Monetary and Financial Committee(Dubai, Sunday, September 21, 2003)Mr. Chairman,The Global Economy and Financial MarketsOutlook, Risks and Policy Responses1. There have been several welcome developments in the global environment since we met in last April. To our relief, several uncertainties relating to Iraq war, impact of SARS and volatility in oil p
																			
																			
																		
																	Dr. Y. V. Reddy, 
																	Governor, Reserve Bank of India 
																
																
																		Statement by Dr. Y.V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India and Leader of the Indian Delegation to the International Monetary and Financial Committee(Dubai, Sunday, September 21, 2003)Mr. Chairman,The Global Economy and Financial MarketsOutlook, Risks and Policy Responses1. There have been several welcome developments in the global environment since we met in last April. To our relief, several uncertainties relating to Iraq war, impact of SARS and volatility in oil p
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																		સપ્ટે 19,
																		2003
																		
																
																
																	
																		
																			Economic Development of the North East Region:Some Reflections* - RAKESH MOHAN
																		
																		
																			
																			
																	
																	
																
																
																					It is a matter of great pleasure to be here with you to deliver the keynote address on this occasion of the 8th anniversary of the North Eastern Development Finance Corporation (NEDFi). As a financial institution NEDFi is unique, given the challenging domain of the North Eastern Region (NER) that it endeavours to promote. Like many of you, I have often wondered why the growth and development performance of this richly endowed Region has been well below its potential; 
																			
																			
																		
																	Dr. Rakesh Mohan, 
																	Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India 
																
																
																		It is a matter of great pleasure to be here with you to deliver the keynote address on this occasion of the 8th anniversary of the North Eastern Development Finance Corporation (NEDFi). As a financial institution NEDFi is unique, given the challenging domain of the North Eastern Region (NER) that it endeavours to promote. Like many of you, I have often wondered why the growth and development performance of this richly endowed Region has been well below its potential; 
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																		સપ્ટે 16,
																		2003
																		
																
																
																	
																		
																			Indian Economic Scenario Yesterday – Today – Tomorrow
																		
																		
																			
																			
																	
																	
																
																
																					I am honoured to address this gathering which has been facilitating constructive interactions and garnering public debate on various issues confronting India. The theme chosen for this gathering ‘Indian Economic Scenario – Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow’ is one of the most important issues requiring wide public debate as the Indian Financial system is passing through a phase of transformation and consolidation. It is time to build strategies for the challenges that lie
																			
																			
																		
																	Shri Vepa Kamesam, 
																	Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India 
																
																
																		I am honoured to address this gathering which has been facilitating constructive interactions and garnering public debate on various issues confronting India. The theme chosen for this gathering ‘Indian Economic Scenario – Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow’ is one of the most important issues requiring wide public debate as the Indian Financial system is passing through a phase of transformation and consolidation. It is time to build strategies for the challenges that lie
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																		સપ્ટે 09,
																		2003
																		
																
																
																	
																		
																			Financing for Entrepreneurship and SMEs : An Indian Perspective
																		
																		
																			
																			
																	
																	
																
																
																					I am indeed thankful to OECD for inviting me as speaker at this important workshop on "Entrepreneurship in a Global Economy". In my address, I shall share with you some of the initiatives that are being taken by the Indian authorities with regard to the Small Scale Industries (SSI), against the backdrop of the SME financing in a cross-country perspective.In view of the continuing financing problems of the SMEs, at least two broad approaches have been adopted at the na
																			
																			
																		
																	Shri Vepa Kamesam, 
																	Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India 
																
																
																		I am indeed thankful to OECD for inviting me as speaker at this important workshop on "Entrepreneurship in a Global Economy". In my address, I shall share with you some of the initiatives that are being taken by the Indian authorities with regard to the Small Scale Industries (SSI), against the backdrop of the SME financing in a cross-country perspective.In view of the continuing financing problems of the SMEs, at least two broad approaches have been adopted at the na
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																		ઑગસ્ટ 21,
																		2003
																		
																
																
																	
																		
																			Recent Technological Developments In Indian Banking
																		
																		
																			
																			
																	
																	
																
																
																					Presentation (Powerpoint) by Shri Vepa Kamesam Deputy Governor Reserve Bank of India on Recent Technological Developments In Indian Banking
																			
																			
																		
																	Shri Vepa Kamesam, 
																	Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India 
																
																
																		Presentation (Powerpoint) by Shri Vepa Kamesam Deputy Governor Reserve Bank of India on Recent Technological Developments In Indian Banking
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																		ઑગસ્ટ 21,
																		2003
																		
																
																
																	
																		
																			Recent Technological Developments in Indian Banking (Currency Management)
																		
																		
																			
																			
																	
																	
																
																
																					Presentation (Powerpoint) by Shri Vepa Kamesam Deputy Governor Reserve Bank of India on Recent Technological Developments in Indian Banking (Currency Management)
																			
																			
																		
																	Shri Vepa Kamesam, 
																	Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India 
																
																
																		Presentation (Powerpoint) by Shri Vepa Kamesam Deputy Governor Reserve Bank of India on Recent Technological Developments in Indian Banking (Currency Management)
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																		ઑગસ્ટ 14,
																		2003
																		
																
																
																	
																		
																			Exchange Rate Management: An Emerging Consensus?
																		
																		
																			
																			
																	
																	
																
																
																					I am very happy to be here with you on the occasion of the 14th National Assembly. This annual gathering of our Forex specialists is a very special occasion for everyone interested in the evolution of forex market in India – not only the dealers and market participants, but also the RBI, Government and outside experts interested in appropriate macro-economic management for higher growth and the greater good of our people. It provides all of us with an opportunity to r
																			
																			
																		
																	Dr. Bimal Jalan, 
																	Governor, Reserve Bank of India 
																
																
																		I am very happy to be here with you on the occasion of the 14th National Assembly. This annual gathering of our Forex specialists is a very special occasion for everyone interested in the evolution of forex market in India – not only the dealers and market participants, but also the RBI, Government and outside experts interested in appropriate macro-economic management for higher growth and the greater good of our people. It provides all of us with an opportunity to r
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																		જુલાઈ 25,
																		2003
																		
																
																
																	
																		
																			Role of Quality Human Resource in Target Setting for Economic Growth1
																		
																		
																			
																			
																	
																	
																
																
																					I am indeed thankful to Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) and especially to Dr. R. Chidambaram, Chairman, TIFAC for inviting me to join the distinguished participants and share my thoughts on ‘Role of Quality Human Resources in Target Setting for Economic Growth’. As I understand TIFAC has undertaken an ambitious programme known as ‘MISSION REACH’ as a follow up of the Technology Vision-2020 recommendations. The MISSION REACH is three 
																			
																			
																		
																	Shri Vepa Kamesam, 
																	Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India 
																
																
																		I am indeed thankful to Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) and especially to Dr. R. Chidambaram, Chairman, TIFAC for inviting me to join the distinguished participants and share my thoughts on ‘Role of Quality Human Resources in Target Setting for Economic Growth’. As I understand TIFAC has undertaken an ambitious programme known as ‘MISSION REACH’ as a follow up of the Technology Vision-2020 recommendations. The MISSION REACH is three 
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																		જુલાઈ 21,
																		2003
																		
																
																
																	
																		
																			Roll-out Strategy for RTGS Implementation1
																		
																		
																			
																			
																	
																	
																
																
																					I welcome you all to this meeting. I am glad to share with you that the implementation of the RTGS Project has progressed significantly and is now critically poised. Even when I am speaking to you, the demonstration of the Demo RTGS System to a group of bank officials is in progress in our Bankers’ Training College. The RTGS System is scheduled to be delivered by the end of October, 2003, followed by installation, testing and commencement of parallel run before the ye
																			
																			
																		
																	Shri Vepa Kamesam, 
																	Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India 
																
																
																		I welcome you all to this meeting. I am glad to share with you that the implementation of the RTGS Project has progressed significantly and is now critically poised. Even when I am speaking to you, the demonstration of the Demo RTGS System to a group of bank officials is in progress in our Bankers’ Training College. The RTGS System is scheduled to be delivered by the end of October, 2003, followed by installation, testing and commencement of parallel run before the ye
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																		જૂન 16,
																		2003
																		
																
																
																	
																		
																			32nd ACU Board Meeting - Governor’s Welcome Address on June 16, 2003
																		
																		
																			
																			
																	
																	
																
																
																					Honourable Governors and distinguished Delegates, Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen:It is a great privilege for me to welcome you to this 32nd Board meeting of the Asian Clearing Union (ACU). I am happy that this meeting is being held in the city of Bangalore, known as the ‘City of Gardens’ , with a great tradition in music, literature, architecture, science and technology. The city is now known even more as India’s leading city for information technology.2. Before proceed
																			
																			
																		
																	Dr. Bimal Jalan, 
																	Governor, Reserve Bank of India 
																
																
																		Honourable Governors and distinguished Delegates, Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen:It is a great privilege for me to welcome you to this 32nd Board meeting of the Asian Clearing Union (ACU). I am happy that this meeting is being held in the city of Bangalore, known as the ‘City of Gardens’ , with a great tradition in music, literature, architecture, science and technology. The city is now known even more as India’s leading city for information technology.2. Before proceed
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
																
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