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ಡಿಸೆಂ 02, 2005

Taking Banking Services to the Common Man – Financial Inclusion *

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*

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

ಫೆಬ್ರವರಿ 05, 2004

Agricultural Credit in India: Status, Issues and Future Agenda*

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.

ಜನವರಿ 15, 2001

"India's Economy in the Twenty-First Century: A New Beginning or A False Dawn"

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

ನವೆಂ 24, 2000

Pension System in India : A Central Banker's Perspective

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

ಫೆಬ್ರವರಿ 15, 2000

Legislation on Fiscal Responsibility and Reserve Bank's Role : Some Issues

Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India

Mr. Chairman and friends, I am thankful to Mr. Mathur for giving me this opportunity to participate in this workshop. Mr. Mathurs letter of invitation stated that "In India there is an urgent need for improved management of national finances", and Reserve Bank of India has been advocating fiscal prudence, especially since the reform process started about a decade ago. The subject is vast and complex, and in this speech, the issues relevant for a legislation on fiscal

ಡಿಸೆಂ 06, 1999

Finance and Development - Which Way Now?

Dr. Bimal Jalan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India

The Annual Foundation Lecture of this famous College is an important event in our countrys academic calendar. Several of our most distinguished economists, public administrators and thinkers have shared their thoughts with you on this occasion. I feel privileged to have been invited to deliver this years lecture. My happiness in being able to join you today has been immeasurably enhanced by the presence of Shri M. Narasimham at this function. Shri Narasimhams subst

ಡಿಸೆಂ 04, 1999

Future of Rural Banking

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

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

ಆಗ 25, 1999

International Financial Architecture: Developing Countries Perspective 49th Anniversary Lecture - Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Dr. Bimal Jalan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India

Bimal Jalan Governor, Reserve Bank of IndiaGovernor Jayawardena and friends, It is a great honour for me to deliver the 49th Anniversary Lecture of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. I am thankful to Governor Jayawardena for this invitation. I have had the privilege of knowing Governor Jayawardena personally over a long period of time, and have been an admirer of his immense knowledge and wisdom in the conduct of macro-economic and monetary policies. Under his stewardship