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ಏಪ್ರಿ 30, 2010
Key note Address by Dr K.C.Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, at the Review Meet on Implementation of Revival Package for Short Term Rural Cooperative Credit Structure organised by National Federation of State Cooperative Banks (NAFSCOB) at New Delhi -
Shri P. K. Basu, Union Agriculture and Cooperation Secretary, Dr. Chandrapal Singh Yadav, President, NCUI & Chairman, KRIBHCO, Dr Bijender Singh, Chairman, NAFSCOB, Shri B. Subrahmanyam, MD, NAFSCOB, Smt Roshan R. Warjri, Vice-Chairperson, NAFSCOB, distinguished speakers and panelists, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Introduction 1. At the outset, I congratulate the National Federation of State Co-operative Banks for organizing this review meet o
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri P. K. Basu, Union Agriculture and Cooperation Secretary, Dr. Chandrapal Singh Yadav, President, NCUI & Chairman, KRIBHCO, Dr Bijender Singh, Chairman, NAFSCOB, Shri B. Subrahmanyam, MD, NAFSCOB, Smt Roshan R. Warjri, Vice-Chairperson, NAFSCOB, distinguished speakers and panelists, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Introduction 1. At the outset, I congratulate the National Federation of State Co-operative Banks for organizing this review meet o
ಏಪ್ರಿ 06, 2010
V K Sharma: Launch of the Financial Literacy Project in Karnataka
1. On this momentous occasion of the launching of the project on Financial Literacy in Karnataka, it is my honour and privilege to extend a very warm and hearty welcome to Respected Dr Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India. I also extend a hearty welcome to Shri S. V. Ranganath, Chief Secretary, Govt. of Karnataka, Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Smt. Usha Thorat, Dr. K. C. Chakrabarty and Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governors, RBI, Principal Secretaries of the Govt. of Karn
Shri V.K. Sharma, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
1. On this momentous occasion of the launching of the project on Financial Literacy in Karnataka, it is my honour and privilege to extend a very warm and hearty welcome to Respected Dr Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India. I also extend a hearty welcome to Shri S. V. Ranganath, Chief Secretary, Govt. of Karnataka, Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Smt. Usha Thorat, Dr. K. C. Chakrabarty and Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governors, RBI, Principal Secretaries of the Govt. of Karn
ಏಪ್ರಿ 01, 2010
People, Jobs and Productivity: The 'Simple' Dynamics of Inclusive Growth
Introduction Let me begin by thanking the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for inviting me to speak at its Annual Regional Meeting and National Conference on “Achieving Double-digit Growth”. The theme of the conference is, unquestionably, an issue of the utmost urgency for Indian policymakers. Although, in my current role, I am more focused on issues of macroeconomic stability and short-term growth and inflation prospects, today's theme is one on which I wrote a
Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Introduction Let me begin by thanking the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for inviting me to speak at its Annual Regional Meeting and National Conference on “Achieving Double-digit Growth”. The theme of the conference is, unquestionably, an issue of the utmost urgency for Indian policymakers. Although, in my current role, I am more focused on issues of macroeconomic stability and short-term growth and inflation prospects, today's theme is one on which I wrote a
ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 22, 2010
Joint Function of RBI and Government of Karnataka on Financial Literacy Project in Karnataka Bangalore: March 22, 2010
Respected Chief Secretary, Government of Karnataka Shri S.V. Ranganath and friends, I am delighted to be present here at this function organized jointly by the Government of Karnataka and the Reserve Bank of India. Over the last one year we have done a number of functions across the country as part of RBIs platinum jubilee celebrations. This function this afternoon here in Bangalore is easily one of the most exhilarating functions. It was particularly heart warming to
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Respected Chief Secretary, Government of Karnataka Shri S.V. Ranganath and friends, I am delighted to be present here at this function organized jointly by the Government of Karnataka and the Reserve Bank of India. Over the last one year we have done a number of functions across the country as part of RBIs platinum jubilee celebrations. This function this afternoon here in Bangalore is easily one of the most exhilarating functions. It was particularly heart warming to
ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 22, 2010
RBI-OECD Workshop Delivering Financial Literacy: Challenges, Strategies and Instruments
Mr. Pranab Mukherjee, Hon'ble Finance Minister, Government of India, Dr. D Subba Rao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, Mr. Richard A. Boucher, OECD Deputy Secretary General, Mr. Andre Laboul, Head, OECD Financial Affairs Division and Chair, International Network on Financial Education (INFE), Ms. Flore-Anne Messy, Principal Administrator, OECD, Distinguished Guests and Workshop Participants from all over the globe, Ladies and Gentlemen 2. A very warm welcome to you al
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Pranab Mukherjee, Hon'ble Finance Minister, Government of India, Dr. D Subba Rao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, Mr. Richard A. Boucher, OECD Deputy Secretary General, Mr. Andre Laboul, Head, OECD Financial Affairs Division and Chair, International Network on Financial Education (INFE), Ms. Flore-Anne Messy, Principal Administrator, OECD, Distinguished Guests and Workshop Participants from all over the globe, Ladies and Gentlemen 2. A very warm welcome to you al
ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 22, 2010
Welcome address of Shri V.K.Sharma, Executive Director, RBI for the events held on March 22, 2010
On this momentous occasion of the launching of the project on Financial Literacy in Karnataka, it is my honour and privilege to extend a very warm and hearty welcome to Respected Dr Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India. I also extend a hearty welcome to Shri S. V. Ranganath, Chief Secretary, Govt. of Karnataka, Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Smt.Usha Thorat, Dr.K.C.Chakrabarty and Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governors, RBI, Principal Secretaries of the Govt. of Karnataka.
Shri V.K. Sharma, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
On this momentous occasion of the launching of the project on Financial Literacy in Karnataka, it is my honour and privilege to extend a very warm and hearty welcome to Respected Dr Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India. I also extend a hearty welcome to Shri S. V. Ranganath, Chief Secretary, Govt. of Karnataka, Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Smt.Usha Thorat, Dr.K.C.Chakrabarty and Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governors, RBI, Principal Secretaries of the Govt. of Karnataka.
ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 22, 2010
Financial Education: Worthy and Worthwhile
Mr. Pranab Mukherjee, Hon’ble Finance Minister of India, Ambassador Richard Boucher, Deputy Secretary General, OECD, Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India, Mr. V.K. Sharma, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India, Distinguished Guests and my colleagues from the Reserve Bank First of all, I want to say that the Reserve Bank of India attaches immense value to this workshop on "Financial Literacy". The year 2009/10 marks the Platinum Jubilee of t
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Pranab Mukherjee, Hon’ble Finance Minister of India, Ambassador Richard Boucher, Deputy Secretary General, OECD, Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India, Mr. V.K. Sharma, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India, Distinguished Guests and my colleagues from the Reserve Bank First of all, I want to say that the Reserve Bank of India attaches immense value to this workshop on "Financial Literacy". The year 2009/10 marks the Platinum Jubilee of t
ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 22, 2010
RBI-OECD Workshop on Financial Literacy at Bangalore on March 22-23, 2010 : Speech delivered by Shri Pranab Mukherjee, Hon’ble FM
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, Ambassador Richard A. Boucher, Deputy Secretary General of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, ladies and gentlemen 2. It gives me great pleasure to be here to inaugurate this Workshop on Delivering Financial Literacy being co-hosted by the RBI and the OECD. I must compliment the Reserve Bank of India for thinking of hosting such a learning event as a key component of its ongoing Platinum Jubile
Shri Pranab Mukherjee, Hon’ble Finance Minister
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, Ambassador Richard A. Boucher, Deputy Secretary General of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, ladies and gentlemen 2. It gives me great pleasure to be here to inaugurate this Workshop on Delivering Financial Literacy being co-hosted by the RBI and the OECD. I must compliment the Reserve Bank of India for thinking of hosting such a learning event as a key component of its ongoing Platinum Jubile
ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 22, 2010
Vote of Thanks Speech by Shri V. K. Sharma, Executive Director
Respected Mr. Pranab Mukherjee, Hon’ble Finance Minister of India, Dr. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, Ambassador Richard Boucher, Deputy Secretary General, OECD, Mrs. Shyamala Gopinath, Mrs. Usha Thorat, Dr. K.C.Chakrabarty and Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governors, Reserve Bank of India, Mr. S.V. Ranganath, Chief Secretary to the Govt. Of Karnataka, Mr. Hans-Helmut Kotz, Member of Deutsche Bundesbank Executive Board and Chair of OECD Committee on Financial M
Shri V.K. Sharma, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Respected Mr. Pranab Mukherjee, Hon’ble Finance Minister of India, Dr. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, Ambassador Richard Boucher, Deputy Secretary General, OECD, Mrs. Shyamala Gopinath, Mrs. Usha Thorat, Dr. K.C.Chakrabarty and Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governors, Reserve Bank of India, Mr. S.V. Ranganath, Chief Secretary to the Govt. Of Karnataka, Mr. Hans-Helmut Kotz, Member of Deutsche Bundesbank Executive Board and Chair of OECD Committee on Financial M
ಫೆಬ್ರವರಿ 03, 2010
V K Sharma: Affordable Housing and Housing Finance
1. Mr. Abdul Qadeer Fitrat, Governor, Central Bank of Afghanistan, Mr. Arun Maira, Member, Planning Commission, Mr. R. Gopalan, Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Mrs. Kiran Dhingra, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation, Mr. Kamran Shehzad, Deputy Governor, State Bank of Pakistan, Mr. S. Sridhar, Chairman and Managing Director, National Housing Bank, Mr. Paolo Martelli, Director, South Asia, International Finance Corporation, Mr. R.V.
Shri V.K. Sharma, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
1. Mr. Abdul Qadeer Fitrat, Governor, Central Bank of Afghanistan, Mr. Arun Maira, Member, Planning Commission, Mr. R. Gopalan, Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Mrs. Kiran Dhingra, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation, Mr. Kamran Shehzad, Deputy Governor, State Bank of Pakistan, Mr. S. Sridhar, Chairman and Managing Director, National Housing Bank, Mr. Paolo Martelli, Director, South Asia, International Finance Corporation, Mr. R.V.
ಡಿಸೆಂ 09, 2009
Financial Inclusion : Challenges and Opportunities
Being in Kolkata, this city of joy, is always a heart warming experience. Being here in the pre-Christmas season is a particular delight, and for me personally, a nostalgic memory. My special thanks to the Bankers’ Club for inviting me to speak here this evening. I recall our meeting at this Club last year when we were in the thick of the deepest financial crisis of our time, and all of us were anxious and uncertain about the immediate future. I believe the worst is b
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Being in Kolkata, this city of joy, is always a heart warming experience. Being here in the pre-Christmas season is a particular delight, and for me personally, a nostalgic memory. My special thanks to the Bankers’ Club for inviting me to speak here this evening. I recall our meeting at this Club last year when we were in the thick of the deepest financial crisis of our time, and all of us were anxious and uncertain about the immediate future. I believe the worst is b
ನವೆಂ 30, 2009
Furthering Financial Inclusion through Financial Literacy and Credit Counselling
I am happy to be here this morning and feel privileged to launch the Federal Ashwas Trust for running the Financial Literacy and Credit Counselling Centres (FLCC) of Federal Bank. At the outset, let me warmly congratulate my old friend and colleague Shri M. Venugopalan, MD and CEO, Federal Bank, and his team for bringing the FLCC of Federal Bank to fruition. Even though Kerala has the highest literacy rate amongst all States in the country, I am sure that centres such
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I am happy to be here this morning and feel privileged to launch the Federal Ashwas Trust for running the Financial Literacy and Credit Counselling Centres (FLCC) of Federal Bank. At the outset, let me warmly congratulate my old friend and colleague Shri M. Venugopalan, MD and CEO, Federal Bank, and his team for bringing the FLCC of Federal Bank to fruition. Even though Kerala has the highest literacy rate amongst all States in the country, I am sure that centres such
ಆಗ 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
ಜುಲೈ 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
ಅಕ್ಟೋ 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
ಜೂನ್ 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
ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 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
ನವೆಂ 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
ಜೂನ್ 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
ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 02, 2007
Banking in the Hinterland
Ladies and Gentlemen,It gives me great pleasure to be here this morning to share my thoughts on banking in the hinterland. The theme of my talk today is that there is a huge business opportunity in banks going rural. Rural banking has great potential if banks adopt appropriate approach and suitable strategies - scale up their business levels, achieve capacity utilisation and devise innovative ways to cater to the typical needs of the vast rural sector.I will divide my
Smt. Usha Thorat, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Ladies and Gentlemen,It gives me great pleasure to be here this morning to share my thoughts on banking in the hinterland. The theme of my talk today is that there is a huge business opportunity in banks going rural. Rural banking has great potential if banks adopt appropriate approach and suitable strategies - scale up their business levels, achieve capacity utilisation and devise innovative ways to cater to the typical needs of the vast rural sector.I will divide my
ಡಿಸೆಂ 18, 2006
Rural Banking: Review and Prospects
Rural Banking: Review and Prospects Dr. Kotaiah, Mrs. Nandita Ray, Mr. C. S. Reddy, Prof. Mahendra Dev and Distinguished guests, I am grateful to the organisers for giving me an opportunity to deliver the first Smarajit Ray memorial lecture. Mr. Ray, about a couple of years younger to me in age and a valued colleague in the civil service, had been one of my close friends for almost four decades. He was a self-effacing person with courage of conviction in servicing the
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Rural Banking: Review and Prospects Dr. Kotaiah, Mrs. Nandita Ray, Mr. C. S. Reddy, Prof. Mahendra Dev and Distinguished guests, I am grateful to the organisers for giving me an opportunity to deliver the first Smarajit Ray memorial lecture. Mr. Ray, about a couple of years younger to me in age and a valued colleague in the civil service, had been one of my close friends for almost four decades. He was a self-effacing person with courage of conviction in servicing the
ನವೆಂ 08, 2006
Inclusive Growth : Role of Financial Education
I thank the Indian Banks Association and hosts Andhra Bank for inviting me for this Conference. I am aware you have had illustrious speakers and expert sessions on various issues reverberating in policy conundrums of 'financial inclusion' and financially inclusive growth. Why I term these as conundrums is for the reason that on the one hand, everyone accepts that a broad based access to formal financial services is a sine qua non for the aspiration of growth in GDP an
Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I thank the Indian Banks Association and hosts Andhra Bank for inviting me for this Conference. I am aware you have had illustrious speakers and expert sessions on various issues reverberating in policy conundrums of 'financial inclusion' and financially inclusive growth. Why I term these as conundrums is for the reason that on the one hand, everyone accepts that a broad based access to formal financial services is a sine qua non for the aspiration of growth in GDP an
ನವೆಂ 04, 2006
Financial Inclusion for Sustainable Development : Role of IT and Intermediaries
My topic today is financial inclusion for sustainable development and how IT and community based organisations including NGOs can be leveraged for expanding banking outreach so as to meet the needs of the underserved population. Financial inclusion has become a buzzword internationally – even in developed financial markets there are concerns about those excluded from the banking system especially migrant workers. The barriers to access to formal banking system have be
Smt. Usha Thorat, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
My topic today is financial inclusion for sustainable development and how IT and community based organisations including NGOs can be leveraged for expanding banking outreach so as to meet the needs of the underserved population. Financial inclusion has become a buzzword internationally – even in developed financial markets there are concerns about those excluded from the banking system especially migrant workers. The barriers to access to formal banking system have be
ನವೆಂ 03, 2006
Economic Growth, Financial Deepening and Financial Inclusion
I. Introduction I would like to thank the Indian Banks Association and the Andhra Bank for inviting me to this Conference, which has become an annual feature of the calendar for bankers and financial sector professionals. In view of the theme of the conference, viz., 'Inclusive Growth – A New Challenge', I thought it would be appropriate to place financial inclusion within the broad context of economic growth. There is yet another motivation for choosing the theme. Wh
Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I. Introduction I would like to thank the Indian Banks Association and the Andhra Bank for inviting me to this Conference, which has become an annual feature of the calendar for bankers and financial sector professionals. In view of the theme of the conference, viz., 'Inclusive Growth – A New Challenge', I thought it would be appropriate to place financial inclusion within the broad context of economic growth. There is yet another motivation for choosing the theme. Wh
ಸೆಪ್ಟೆಂ 21, 2006
The Role of Financial Education: The Indian Case
Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, I am thankful to Shri Swarup for inviting me to this august gathering. The Conference represents an important step by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) to distil from the experiences of other countries in its quest for enhancing the levels of financial education in our country. The collaboration with Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) which has been playing a pivotal role in thi
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, I am thankful to Shri Swarup for inviting me to this august gathering. The Conference represents an important step by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) to distil from the experiences of other countries in its quest for enhancing the levels of financial education in our country. The collaboration with Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) which has been playing a pivotal role in thi
ಸೆಪ್ಟೆಂ 07, 2006
Credit Counselling : An Indian Perspective
Mr. Chairman, distinguished guests and friends, I am thankful to Mr. Balachandran for providing this opportunity to be with this eminent gathering assembled for a noble cause. Bank of India has been among the banks known to be a pioneer in several areas of commercial banking. In this context, the initiative by the bank to establish credit counselling centers on a pilot basis highlights the pro-active role being played by our banks. In fact, a major reason for my agree
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Chairman, distinguished guests and friends, I am thankful to Mr. Balachandran for providing this opportunity to be with this eminent gathering assembled for a noble cause. Bank of India has been among the banks known to be a pioneer in several areas of commercial banking. In this context, the initiative by the bank to establish credit counselling centers on a pilot basis highlights the pro-active role being played by our banks. In fact, a major reason for my agree
ಜನವರಿ 16, 2006
Financial Inclusion and Millennium Development Goals*
At the outset, I take this opportunity to thank the Planning Commission, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the College of Agricultural Banking for inviting me to this very relevant program on human development and State finances. The central theme of the Millenium Development Goals (MDGs) is reduction of poverty in all its forms . The MDGs emphasise human development indicators, especially those relating to women and children, to enable people to liv
Smt. Usha Thorat, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
At the outset, I take this opportunity to thank the Planning Commission, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the College of Agricultural Banking for inviting me to this very relevant program on human development and State finances. The central theme of the Millenium Development Goals (MDGs) is reduction of poverty in all its forms . The MDGs emphasise human development indicators, especially those relating to women and children, to enable people to liv
ಡಿಸೆಂ 02, 2005
Taking Banking Services to the Common Man – Financial Inclusion *
Ladies and Gentlemen, I am truly honoured to deliver the Fedbank Hormis Memorial Foundation commemorative lecture. The illustrious list of the previous years’ speakers indicates the kind of significance this commemorative lecture has acquired over the years. The late Shri K.P.Hormis, founder of Federal Bank, was a visionary and left behind an institutional set up in the form of Federal Bank which has been doing yeoman service for well over seventy five years. The Fedb
Shri V. Leeladhar, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Ladies and Gentlemen, I am truly honoured to deliver the Fedbank Hormis Memorial Foundation commemorative lecture. The illustrious list of the previous years’ speakers indicates the kind of significance this commemorative lecture has acquired over the years. The late Shri K.P.Hormis, founder of Federal Bank, was a visionary and left behind an institutional set up in the form of Federal Bank which has been doing yeoman service for well over seventy five years. The Fedb
ಆಗ 06, 2005
Micro-Finance : Reserve Bank’s Approach*
Friends, I am thankful to the organisers for giving me this opportunity to be amidst this distinguished gathering. Since Dr. Bimal Jalan, a Member of Parliament and my distinguished predecessor, is chairing the session, let me start with his role in the subject of my special address today. The earliest reference to micro-credit in a formal statement of monetary and credit policy of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was in Dr. Bimal Jalan’s Monetary and Credit Policy Stateme
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Friends, I am thankful to the organisers for giving me this opportunity to be amidst this distinguished gathering. Since Dr. Bimal Jalan, a Member of Parliament and my distinguished predecessor, is chairing the session, let me start with his role in the subject of my special address today. The earliest reference to micro-credit in a formal statement of monetary and credit policy of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was in Dr. Bimal Jalan’s Monetary and Credit Policy Stateme
ನವೆಂ 16, 2004
Rural Credit : Status and Agenda
Distinguished participants and guests, It is a privilege to be associated with the International Seminar in Honour of Professor CH. Hanumantha Rao. His valuable contributions as a member of the Board of Directors of RBI, my professional association with him for about three decades being a fellow Osmanian, and above all, my personal regard for him, make the participation in the inaugural session today a source of pride and pleasure for me. There is a wide-range of subj
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Distinguished participants and guests, It is a privilege to be associated with the International Seminar in Honour of Professor CH. Hanumantha Rao. His valuable contributions as a member of the Board of Directors of RBI, my professional association with him for about three decades being a fellow Osmanian, and above all, my personal regard for him, make the participation in the inaugural session today a source of pride and pleasure for me. There is a wide-range of subj
ಏಪ್ರಿ 07, 2004
A Policy Update
Friends, I have great pleasure in participating in this book release function. The Academic Foundation has provided yeomen service in bringing out this book, which is very valuable and special for several reasons. It is essential to note that the title of the book reminds us that the focus of accelerating growth should be on poverty reduction. The writing displays a high degree of objectivity. Of particular interest to students and policy-makers is that it presents, i
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Friends, I have great pleasure in participating in this book release function. The Academic Foundation has provided yeomen service in bringing out this book, which is very valuable and special for several reasons. It is essential to note that the title of the book reminds us that the focus of accelerating growth should be on poverty reduction. The writing displays a high degree of objectivity. Of particular interest to students and policy-makers is that it presents, i
ಫೆಬ್ರವರಿ 05, 2004
Agricultural Credit in India: Status, Issues and Future Agenda*
INTRODUCTION: HISTORICAL OVERVIEW O F AGRICULTURAL CREDIT IN INDIA RISK IN INDIAN FARMING Settled agriculture in India has had a long history because of the fertile plains of Northern India irrigated by the Indus, the Ganga-Jamuna river systems and the Brahmaputra in the East. Southern India has its own river systems and has, moreover, been characterised by its impressive history of sophisticated water management systems: perhaps among the most developed historically.
Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
INTRODUCTION: HISTORICAL OVERVIEW O F AGRICULTURAL CREDIT IN INDIA RISK IN INDIAN FARMING Settled agriculture in India has had a long history because of the fertile plains of Northern India irrigated by the Indus, the Ganga-Jamuna river systems and the Brahmaputra in the East. Southern India has its own river systems and has, moreover, been characterised by its impressive history of sophisticated water management systems: perhaps among the most developed historically.
ಫೆಬ್ರವರಿ 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
ಜೂನ್ 13, 2000
Changing Role of RBI: Agenda for Attention
Mr. Chairman and friends, I am grateful to the organisers of the Madon Memorial Lecture for inviting me to deliver this Lecture. That the contributions of Shri B.F. Madon are of lasting value is evident from the fact that although, over seventy years have elapsed since he passed away, lectures in his memory are organised, and the response is still overwhelming. There are several reasons why I feel especially elated at my association with this lecture series. First, Ma
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Chairman and friends, I am grateful to the organisers of the Madon Memorial Lecture for inviting me to deliver this Lecture. That the contributions of Shri B.F. Madon are of lasting value is evident from the fact that although, over seventy years have elapsed since he passed away, lectures in his memory are organised, and the response is still overwhelming. There are several reasons why I feel especially elated at my association with this lecture series. First, Ma
ಡಿಸೆಂ 04, 1999
Future of Rural Banking
Respected Professor Khan, distinguished academics and friends, I am grateful to the Ram Reddy Memorial Trust for giving me an opportunity to deliver this endowment lecture. I knew Ram Reddy Sab since 1960 and, like some of you here, we developed abiding affection towards each other. To me, he was indeed, a friend, philosopher and guide in every sense of the word. He won people's heart, made academic contributions and built lasting institutions, and he achieved all thi
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Respected Professor Khan, distinguished academics and friends, I am grateful to the Ram Reddy Memorial Trust for giving me an opportunity to deliver this endowment lecture. I knew Ram Reddy Sab since 1960 and, like some of you here, we developed abiding affection towards each other. To me, he was indeed, a friend, philosopher and guide in every sense of the word. He won people's heart, made academic contributions and built lasting institutions, and he achieved all thi
ಸೆಪ್ಟೆಂ 16, 1999
Structural Reforms in ARDBS : Issues and Prospects
Mr. Chairman, Ladies & Gentlemen,I am very happy to participate in this workshop and to deliver the inaugural address. I thank the organizers for this opportunity.Various measures of financial sector reform were initiated in India since 1991 and it is amply clear that these measures have now started producing durable results. In particular, these measures enabled the banking sector to face a number of challenges boldly. The prudential and supervision norms which w
Shri Jagdish Capoor, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Chairman, Ladies & Gentlemen,I am very happy to participate in this workshop and to deliver the inaugural address. I thank the organizers for this opportunity.Various measures of financial sector reform were initiated in India since 1991 and it is amply clear that these measures have now started producing durable results. In particular, these measures enabled the banking sector to face a number of challenges boldly. The prudential and supervision norms which w
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