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जुलै 23, 2015
Unintended consequences of new international supervisory framework: An Emerging Market Perspective
Bonjour! Thank you Ms. Anne Le Lorier for your thoughts. It is my pleasure to deliver the key note address at this RBI-BdF joint Conference being hosted by Banque de France. Let me begin by thanking you and the BdF for your warmth, friendliness and cordiality. Banque de France is one of the oldest central banks in the world, set up in January 1800 by Napoléon Bonaparte with the objective of fostering renewed economic growth in the wake of the deep recession of the Rev
Shri S. S. Mundra, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Bonjour! Thank you Ms. Anne Le Lorier for your thoughts. It is my pleasure to deliver the key note address at this RBI-BdF joint Conference being hosted by Banque de France. Let me begin by thanking you and the BdF for your warmth, friendliness and cordiality. Banque de France is one of the oldest central banks in the world, set up in January 1800 by Napoléon Bonaparte with the objective of fostering renewed economic growth in the wake of the deep recession of the Rev
जुलै 15, 2015
Securitisation in India: Ambling Down or Revving up?
Financial sector’s primary role is intermediation between ultimate savers and ultimate investors. Initially, it was banks which were the intermediaries. As the financial sector evolved, other types of financial institutions came on the scene to undertake such intermediation directly, or between and among other intermediaries. A parallel development is the emergence of varieties of financial products, far removed from simple deposits and advances, delivering such inter
Shri R. Gandhi, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Financial sector’s primary role is intermediation between ultimate savers and ultimate investors. Initially, it was banks which were the intermediaries. As the financial sector evolved, other types of financial institutions came on the scene to undertake such intermediation directly, or between and among other intermediaries. A parallel development is the emergence of varieties of financial products, far removed from simple deposits and advances, delivering such inter
जून 30, 2015
Financial Education: Basics and Beyond
Shri P. K. Panda, Principal, CAB; Shri Sandip Ghose, Director, NiSM; delegates to Conference; my colleagues at RBI and friends from the banking fraternity! It is a pleasure to be here this morning to deliver the keynote address at this Conference on Financial Literacy. I understand that it is quite a heterogeneous group with representation of various stake holders in the field of financial inclusion, literacy and consumer protection and hence, I believe you would have
Shri S. S. Mundra, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri P. K. Panda, Principal, CAB; Shri Sandip Ghose, Director, NiSM; delegates to Conference; my colleagues at RBI and friends from the banking fraternity! It is a pleasure to be here this morning to deliver the keynote address at this Conference on Financial Literacy. I understand that it is quite a heterogeneous group with representation of various stake holders in the field of financial inclusion, literacy and consumer protection and hence, I believe you would have
जून 26, 2015
Financial Frauds – Prevention: A Question of Knowing Somebody
Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s a great pleasure for me to be amidst all of you this morning to inaugurate the conference on Financial Frauds – Risks and prevention. Introduction 2. “There are three things in the world that deserve no mercy - hypocrisy, fraud, and tyranny” - Frederick William Robertson There is no universally accepted definition for the term ‘fraud’. The laws in many countries do not define fraud; it actually needs no definition; it is as old as falsehood
Shri R. Gandhi, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s a great pleasure for me to be amidst all of you this morning to inaugurate the conference on Financial Frauds – Risks and prevention. Introduction 2. “There are three things in the world that deserve no mercy - hypocrisy, fraud, and tyranny” - Frederick William Robertson There is no universally accepted definition for the term ‘fraud’. The laws in many countries do not define fraud; it actually needs no definition; it is as old as falsehood
जून 23, 2015
Future and new thoughts on co-operative banks
The co-operative movement in India is more than a century old; regulation thereof is also more than a century old with the first major impetus provided by the passage of the Co-operative Society Act in 1904. The co-operatives have come a long way and have seen many ups and downs since then; they have played the original role in financial inclusion and taking care of banking and credit needs of the lower and middle strata of society, in the length and breadth of India,
Shri R. Gandhi, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
The co-operative movement in India is more than a century old; regulation thereof is also more than a century old with the first major impetus provided by the passage of the Co-operative Society Act in 1904. The co-operatives have come a long way and have seen many ups and downs since then; they have played the original role in financial inclusion and taking care of banking and credit needs of the lower and middle strata of society, in the length and breadth of India,
जून 22, 2015
Roundtable on Capacity Building in Banks
I appreciate CAFRAL for taking the initiative of holding this roundtable on capacity building in banks. As I am given to understand, the objective of this roundtable is to discuss the key aspects of the recommendations of the Committee on Capacity Building in Banks and Non-Bank Institutions (Chairman: Shri G. Goplalakrishna) and to formulate strategy to streamline and implement the recommendations. I also understand that the issues and challenges in implementing these
Shri R. Gandhi, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I appreciate CAFRAL for taking the initiative of holding this roundtable on capacity building in banks. As I am given to understand, the objective of this roundtable is to discuss the key aspects of the recommendations of the Committee on Capacity Building in Banks and Non-Bank Institutions (Chairman: Shri G. Goplalakrishna) and to formulate strategy to streamline and implement the recommendations. I also understand that the issues and challenges in implementing these
मे 28, 2015
Indian Payments System Kaleidoscope
Shri. M. Balachandran, Chairman, National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI); Shri A.P.Hota, MD & CEO, NPCI; members of the NPCI Board, other distinguished guests, delegates to the Conference from India and abroad ; ladies and gentlemen! It is a privilege to be in the midst of this distinguished gathering to deliver the valedictory address at the “International Conference on National Payment Schemes” this afternoon. Indeed, this is a unique initiative by NPCI, t
Shri S. S. Mundra, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri. M. Balachandran, Chairman, National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI); Shri A.P.Hota, MD & CEO, NPCI; members of the NPCI Board, other distinguished guests, delegates to the Conference from India and abroad ; ladies and gentlemen! It is a privilege to be in the midst of this distinguished gathering to deliver the valedictory address at the “International Conference on National Payment Schemes” this afternoon. Indeed, this is a unique initiative by NPCI, t
मे 19, 2015
Going Bust for Growth
There are few areas of robust growth around the world, with the IMF repeatedly reducing its growth forecasts in recent quarters. This period of slow growth is particularly dangerous because both industrial countries and emerging markets need high growth to quell rising domestic political tensions. Policies that attempt to divert growth from others rather than create new growth are more likely under these circumstances. Even as we create conditions for sustainable grow
Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
There are few areas of robust growth around the world, with the IMF repeatedly reducing its growth forecasts in recent quarters. This period of slow growth is particularly dangerous because both industrial countries and emerging markets need high growth to quell rising domestic political tensions. Policies that attempt to divert growth from others rather than create new growth are more likely under these circumstances. Even as we create conditions for sustainable grow
मे 18, 2015
Is India ready for full Capital Account Convertibility?
Esteemed members of the Governing council of the MSNM Besant Institute of PG Management Studies, banker friends, faculty and students of the institute, ladies and gentlemen, 1. Thank you for inviting me to speak this evening. I am truly impressed by the rich tradition of this institution and congratulate all those associated with it for rendering yeomen service to the society. This part of the country has always boasted about the educational institutions and is home t
Shri G Padmanabhan, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Esteemed members of the Governing council of the MSNM Besant Institute of PG Management Studies, banker friends, faculty and students of the institute, ladies and gentlemen, 1. Thank you for inviting me to speak this evening. I am truly impressed by the rich tradition of this institution and congratulate all those associated with it for rendering yeomen service to the society. This part of the country has always boasted about the educational institutions and is home t
मे 05, 2015
Indian Banking Sector: Emerging Challenges and Way Forward
Shri Sharad Sharma, Managing Director, State Bank of Mysore; Shri Karthak, Regional Director for Karnataka, RBI; senior colleagues from the banking fraternity; ladies and gentlemen! It is a privilege for me to deliver the inaugural memorial lecture in the honour of His Highness Sri Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar, former Maharaja of Mysore. It is quite apt that a memorial lecture has been instituted by State Bank of Mysore in the honour of Sri Krishnaraja Wadiyar. The pro
Shri S. S. Mundra, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri Sharad Sharma, Managing Director, State Bank of Mysore; Shri Karthak, Regional Director for Karnataka, RBI; senior colleagues from the banking fraternity; ladies and gentlemen! It is a privilege for me to deliver the inaugural memorial lecture in the honour of His Highness Sri Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar, former Maharaja of Mysore. It is quite apt that a memorial lecture has been instituted by State Bank of Mysore in the honour of Sri Krishnaraja Wadiyar. The pro
एप्रि 20, 2015
Differentiated Banks: Design Challenges
In a dynamic growth-oriented economy, the financial sector needs to keep pace with the demands of the real sector. It is crucial that the financial system is flexible and competitive to cope with multiple objectives and demands made on it by various constituents of the economy. The financial sector comes of age when it has diverse institutions, catering to different segments, ranging from retail to wholesale, micro-finance to project finance, nurturing specific sector
Shri R. Gandhi, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
In a dynamic growth-oriented economy, the financial sector needs to keep pace with the demands of the real sector. It is crucial that the financial system is flexible and competitive to cope with multiple objectives and demands made on it by various constituents of the economy. The financial sector comes of age when it has diverse institutions, catering to different segments, ranging from retail to wholesale, micro-finance to project finance, nurturing specific sector
एप्रि 06, 2015
Musings of a Departing Forex Market Regulator
Mr. Gupta, Chairman, FEDAI, Mr. Vohra, Mr. Banerjee, Vice- Chairmen, Mr. Patwardhan, CEO, my banker friends, colleagues from the RBI, ladies and gentlemen, 1. It gives me great pleasure to be here with you this morning. The Foreign Exchange Dealers’ Association of India has been choosing exciting overseas locations for its annual conventions these days, and this beautiful city, with its long history and increasing pre-eminence in European and international affairs is
Shri G Padmanabhan, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Gupta, Chairman, FEDAI, Mr. Vohra, Mr. Banerjee, Vice- Chairmen, Mr. Patwardhan, CEO, my banker friends, colleagues from the RBI, ladies and gentlemen, 1. It gives me great pleasure to be here with you this morning. The Foreign Exchange Dealers’ Association of India has been choosing exciting overseas locations for its annual conventions these days, and this beautiful city, with its long history and increasing pre-eminence in European and international affairs is
एप्रि 02, 2015
RBI celebrates its 80th Anniversary
Prime Minister urges Banking Fraternity to set Goals for Next 20 Years to remove India's Poverty Opening remarks by Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India Prime Minister's remarks Prime Minister's remarks full text in Hindi Video recording of inaugural function of RBI celebrating completion of its 80th year
Prime Minister urges Banking Fraternity to set Goals for Next 20 Years to remove India's Poverty Opening remarks by Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India Prime Minister's remarks Prime Minister's remarks full text in Hindi Video recording of inaugural function of RBI celebrating completion of its 80th year
एप्रि 02, 2015
RBI celebrates its 80th Anniversary
आदरणीय प्रधान मंत्री श्री नरेंद्र मोदी जी, महाराष्ट्र गवर्नर श्री विद्यासाग्गर जी, वित्त मंत्री श्री अरुण जैटली जी, मुख्य मंत्री श्री देवेंद्र फड्नवीस, अन्य विशिष्ट अतिथिगण, मेरे RBI के साथियों, देवियों और सज्जनों। आज भारतीय रिज़र्व बैंक ने अस्सी वर्ष पूरे कर लिए हैं। आदमी के जीवन में अस्सी वर्ष काफी लंबा समय होता है। दक्षिण भारत में अस्सी वर्ष पूरे करने पर सदाभिषेकम नाम से एक समारोह मनाया जाता है। तो एक तरह से आज हम भारतीय रिज़र्व बैंक का सदाभिषेकम मना रहें है। लेकिन
Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
आदरणीय प्रधान मंत्री श्री नरेंद्र मोदी जी, महाराष्ट्र गवर्नर श्री विद्यासाग्गर जी, वित्त मंत्री श्री अरुण जैटली जी, मुख्य मंत्री श्री देवेंद्र फड्नवीस, अन्य विशिष्ट अतिथिगण, मेरे RBI के साथियों, देवियों और सज्जनों। आज भारतीय रिज़र्व बैंक ने अस्सी वर्ष पूरे कर लिए हैं। आदमी के जीवन में अस्सी वर्ष काफी लंबा समय होता है। दक्षिण भारत में अस्सी वर्ष पूरे करने पर सदाभिषेकम नाम से एक समारोह मनाया जाता है। तो एक तरह से आज हम भारतीय रिज़र्व बैंक का सदाभिषेकम मना रहें है। लेकिन
मार्च 23, 2015
Banker-Borrower Interplay: Synergies & Challenges
Shri A.C. Mahajan, Chairman, BCSBI; Shri M. Narendra, Chairman, Assocham National Council for Banking & Finance; Shri Ashvin Parekh, MD APAS LLP; other dignitaries on the dais; colleagues from the banking fraternity; members of Assocham; representatives of the print and electronic media; ladies and gentlemen! Let me begin by complimenting ASSOCHAM for flagging an issue that is so relevant and contemporaneous for the banking industry. Banks face immense challenges
Shri S. S. Mundra, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri A.C. Mahajan, Chairman, BCSBI; Shri M. Narendra, Chairman, Assocham National Council for Banking & Finance; Shri Ashvin Parekh, MD APAS LLP; other dignitaries on the dais; colleagues from the banking fraternity; members of Assocham; representatives of the print and electronic media; ladies and gentlemen! Let me begin by complimenting ASSOCHAM for flagging an issue that is so relevant and contemporaneous for the banking industry. Banks face immense challenges
मार्च 23, 2015
Corporate Debt Market: What needs to be done - A Reaffirmation
Good morning ladies and gentlemen! 2. I would like to thank CARE Ratings for taking this initiative of holding this Summit on the corporate debt market. As I can see, the seminar is quite exhaustive in content and we will be having some excellent speakers representing various segments of the industry and hence it will be very interesting to hear their views. As a regulator, we in the Reserve Bank do have our own approach to the development of any market, but to hear t
Shri R. Gandhi, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Good morning ladies and gentlemen! 2. I would like to thank CARE Ratings for taking this initiative of holding this Summit on the corporate debt market. As I can see, the seminar is quite exhaustive in content and we will be having some excellent speakers representing various segments of the industry and hence it will be very interesting to hear their views. As a regulator, we in the Reserve Bank do have our own approach to the development of any market, but to hear t
मार्च 20, 2015
Defeating Poverty: Issues and Challenges
Mr. Sameer Kochhar, Chairman, Skoch Group; other dignitaries on the dais and in the audience; delegates to the Summit; members of the print and electronic media; ladies and gentlemen! It is a pleasure and privilege for me to be present here today at the inaugural session of the 39th Skoch Summit on the theme of ‘Defeating Poverty’. The theme of this conference is extremely relevant at the current juncture when the groundwork on linking each household to the banking se
Shri S. S. Mundra, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Sameer Kochhar, Chairman, Skoch Group; other dignitaries on the dais and in the audience; delegates to the Summit; members of the print and electronic media; ladies and gentlemen! It is a pleasure and privilege for me to be present here today at the inaugural session of the 39th Skoch Summit on the theme of ‘Defeating Poverty’. The theme of this conference is extremely relevant at the current juncture when the groundwork on linking each household to the banking se
मार्च 17, 2015
Spillovers from Unconventional Monetary Policy—Lessons for Emerging Markets
Photographs Introduction Good afternoon, Ladies and Gentlemen. Governor Rajan, thank you for your generous introduction, and for inviting me to speak before this distinguished audience today. It is indeed a privilege to share the stage with Dr. Rajan, one of the world’s most highly regarded financial economists, one whom the Fund is fortunate enough to have had as its Economic Counselor. Raghu certainly has been very busy since he took over Governor of the RBI in Sept
Christine Lagarde, IMF Managing Director
Photographs Introduction Good afternoon, Ladies and Gentlemen. Governor Rajan, thank you for your generous introduction, and for inviting me to speak before this distinguished audience today. It is indeed a privilege to share the stage with Dr. Rajan, one of the world’s most highly regarded financial economists, one whom the Fund is fortunate enough to have had as its Economic Counselor. Raghu certainly has been very busy since he took over Governor of the RBI in Sept
मार्च 03, 2015
Recent Policy initiatives in Credit Information Sharing
Shri M.V.Nair, Chairman, CIBIL; Ms. Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chairman, SBI; Shri T.M. Bhasin, Chairman, IBA; Shri Arun Thukral, Managing Director, CIBIL; delegates to the Conference; ladies and gentlemen! It is a pleasure for me to be present here this morning to deliver the keynote address at the Seventh Annual CIBIL TransUnion Credit Information Conference. Background 2. Consequent to the recommendations of the ‘Working Group to explore the possibilities of setting u
Shri R. Gandhi, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri M.V.Nair, Chairman, CIBIL; Ms. Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chairman, SBI; Shri T.M. Bhasin, Chairman, IBA; Shri Arun Thukral, Managing Director, CIBIL; delegates to the Conference; ladies and gentlemen! It is a pleasure for me to be present here this morning to deliver the keynote address at the Seventh Annual CIBIL TransUnion Credit Information Conference. Background 2. Consequent to the recommendations of the ‘Working Group to explore the possibilities of setting u
मार्च 02, 2015
Emerging Issues in Cyber Security in the Financial Sector
It is not often that one gets an opportunity to deliver the very first lecture of a series organised in memory of a person whom you have known and respected from the childhood. One may have many things to say and eulogise about the Late Highness Sri Chithira Thirunal, but I can claim to represent a family which knew him personally and many of his family members. Therefore, I am thankful to Mr Jeevandas Narayan, Managing Director of State Bank of Travancore for startin
Shri G Padmanabhan, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
It is not often that one gets an opportunity to deliver the very first lecture of a series organised in memory of a person whom you have known and respected from the childhood. One may have many things to say and eulogise about the Late Highness Sri Chithira Thirunal, but I can claim to represent a family which knew him personally and many of his family members. Therefore, I am thankful to Mr Jeevandas Narayan, Managing Director of State Bank of Travancore for startin
फेब्रु 27, 2015
Some Thoughts on Forex Markets in India
Introduction It is indeed a pleasure for me to be here at the India Treasury Summit to share my thoughts on the Indian Foreign Exchange Market. This forum provides an important platform for interaction amongst the corporate treasurers, finance professionals and market participants and it is being held at a time when the financial world is beset with uncertainties regarding economic growth prospects, oil and commodity prices and monetary policy stances of major economi
Shri G. Mahalingam, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Introduction It is indeed a pleasure for me to be here at the India Treasury Summit to share my thoughts on the Indian Foreign Exchange Market. This forum provides an important platform for interaction amongst the corporate treasurers, finance professionals and market participants and it is being held at a time when the financial world is beset with uncertainties regarding economic growth prospects, oil and commodity prices and monetary policy stances of major economi
फेब्रु 24, 2015
Emerging Trends in the Global Financial Landscape: India’s Challenges and Opportunities
Good morning Symbiosis. Dr. Rajani Gupte, Vice Chancellor, Symbiosis International University, Dr. Bhama Venkataramani, Director, Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Mr. Y.M Deosthalee, Chairman & MD, L&T Finance Holdings Ltd., Mr. Alexander K. Sattler, Financial Counsellor & Representative of the Deutsche Bundesbank, members of faculty, students, distinguished invitees and friends from media. It is a pleasure to be in your midst and inaugurate the Th
Shri Harun R Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Good morning Symbiosis. Dr. Rajani Gupte, Vice Chancellor, Symbiosis International University, Dr. Bhama Venkataramani, Director, Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Mr. Y.M Deosthalee, Chairman & MD, L&T Finance Holdings Ltd., Mr. Alexander K. Sattler, Financial Counsellor & Representative of the Deutsche Bundesbank, members of faculty, students, distinguished invitees and friends from media. It is a pleasure to be in your midst and inaugurate the Th
फेब्रु 20, 2015
Democracy, Inclusion, and Prosperity
Thank you for inviting me to this Festival of Ideas. Since this festival is about ideas, I am not going to tax you with the Reserve Bank’s views on monetary policy, which are, by now, well known. Instead, I want to talk about something I have been studying for many years, the development of a liberal market democracy. In doing this, I will wear my hat as a professor in the field known as political economy, and discard my RBI hat for the time being. If you came here ex
Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Thank you for inviting me to this Festival of Ideas. Since this festival is about ideas, I am not going to tax you with the Reserve Bank’s views on monetary policy, which are, by now, well known. Instead, I want to talk about something I have been studying for many years, the development of a liberal market democracy. In doing this, I will wear my hat as a professor in the field known as political economy, and discard my RBI hat for the time being. If you came here ex
फेब्रु 10, 2015
Taking on Risk – The Sensible Way
Shri Suresh Senapaty, Shri Richard Rekhy, Shri Deepak Parekh, Smt. Greeta Varughese other distinguished guests & invitees on and across the dais. This invitation to give an address at this important CII event gives me a great pleasure. CII seems to have chosen a very interesting theme for this national risk summit - ‘De-risking the future of India Inc.’- I am, of course, wondering why CII is thinking of de-risking the future of India Inc. though the participants h
Shri Harun R Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri Suresh Senapaty, Shri Richard Rekhy, Shri Deepak Parekh, Smt. Greeta Varughese other distinguished guests & invitees on and across the dais. This invitation to give an address at this important CII event gives me a great pleasure. CII seems to have chosen a very interesting theme for this national risk summit - ‘De-risking the future of India Inc.’- I am, of course, wondering why CII is thinking of de-risking the future of India Inc. though the participants h
फेब्रु 06, 2015
A New Banking Landscape for New India
Smt. Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chairman, State Bank of India; Smt. Chanda Kochhar, MD and CEO, ICICI Bank Limited; Smt. Shikha Sharma, MD & CEO, Axis Bank Limited; Shri Aditya Puri, MD, HDFC Bank Limited; Shri Sunil Kaushal, Regional Chief Executive, India & South Asia, Standard Chartered Bank as also other senior members of the banking and financial sector; members of the print and electronic media; ladies and gentlemen! 2. At the outset, let me thank Tamal and
Shri S. S. Mundra, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Smt. Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chairman, State Bank of India; Smt. Chanda Kochhar, MD and CEO, ICICI Bank Limited; Smt. Shikha Sharma, MD & CEO, Axis Bank Limited; Shri Aditya Puri, MD, HDFC Bank Limited; Shri Sunil Kaushal, Regional Chief Executive, India & South Asia, Standard Chartered Bank as also other senior members of the banking and financial sector; members of the print and electronic media; ladies and gentlemen! 2. At the outset, let me thank Tamal and
फेब्रु 02, 2015
Problem Loan Management & MSME Financing
I am very glad to be talking to you on a subject which is very contemporary and very critical for the economy. Both the Government of India and the Reserve Bank have long been convinced of the contribution, and of the enormous potential, of the SME sector to the economic growth, employment and income generation for vast masses of the country. Recent Government pronouncements about “Make in India” are fundamentally based on these convictions. Therefore, detailed discus
Shri R. Gandhi, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I am very glad to be talking to you on a subject which is very contemporary and very critical for the economy. Both the Government of India and the Reserve Bank have long been convinced of the contribution, and of the enormous potential, of the SME sector to the economic growth, employment and income generation for vast masses of the country. Recent Government pronouncements about “Make in India” are fundamentally based on these convictions. Therefore, detailed discus
जाने 29, 2015
Derivatives Dynamics: Looking Back & Looking Ahead
Prof. Sesha R. Iyer, Prof. Suresh G Lalwani, Prof. Ranjit Pattanaik and learned panellists & invitees. I am happy to be here today on the occasion of the Finance Conclave 2015 on ‘Indian Derivatives Markets – Striking a Balance between Risk Protection and Liquidity’ organized by the SP Jain Institute of Management & Research and share some of my thoughts on the dynamics of derivatives in the Indian context. 2. ‘Derivatives’ have for quite some time been a tote
Shri Harun R Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Prof. Sesha R. Iyer, Prof. Suresh G Lalwani, Prof. Ranjit Pattanaik and learned panellists & invitees. I am happy to be here today on the occasion of the Finance Conclave 2015 on ‘Indian Derivatives Markets – Striking a Balance between Risk Protection and Liquidity’ organized by the SP Jain Institute of Management & Research and share some of my thoughts on the dynamics of derivatives in the Indian context. 2. ‘Derivatives’ have for quite some time been a tote
जाने 19, 2015
Changing Contours of Debt Management
Mr Sharan, Mr Sridharan, office bearers of Primary Dealers Association of India (PDAI) and other colleagues from banking fraternity. India, like other Emerging Market Economies (EMEs), has been impacted by the global financial crisis, European sovereign debt crisis and related developments. We were certainly bruised, but not battered. This led to increased volatility and uncertainty in the financial markets. Like other economies, we had also embarked on a program of f
Shri G Padmanabhan, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Mr Sharan, Mr Sridharan, office bearers of Primary Dealers Association of India (PDAI) and other colleagues from banking fraternity. India, like other Emerging Market Economies (EMEs), has been impacted by the global financial crisis, European sovereign debt crisis and related developments. We were certainly bruised, but not battered. This led to increased volatility and uncertainty in the financial markets. Like other economies, we had also embarked on a program of f
जाने 15, 2015
Role of Audit Committees in Financial Conglomerates
Introduction Ms. Chanda Kochhar, MD & CEO, ICICI Bank; members of the Audit Committee of the Boards of ICICI Bank subsidiaries & other senior officials from ICICI Bank Group! It is, indeed, a pleasure and privilege for me to be here today and to interact with the members of the Audit Committee of the bank as well as those of the subsidiary companies. I understand that this is the fifth such occasion when this kind of a meeting has been organized and I congratu
Shri S. S. Mundra, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Introduction Ms. Chanda Kochhar, MD & CEO, ICICI Bank; members of the Audit Committee of the Boards of ICICI Bank subsidiaries & other senior officials from ICICI Bank Group! It is, indeed, a pleasure and privilege for me to be here today and to interact with the members of the Audit Committee of the bank as well as those of the subsidiary companies. I understand that this is the fifth such occasion when this kind of a meeting has been organized and I congratu
जाने 13, 2015
Business Standard Best B-School Project Awards Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Mumbai, January 12, 2015
I am honoured to be part of the Business Standard Best B-School Project Awards to be presented today for recognising the bright young talent of business schools in India. I understand that this is the 7th edition of the Award, and 158 colleges have participated from across the country with a wide range of projects. This conveys the high esteem that the award is held in, its popularity among B-School graduates, and the impact it has made over the years in recognising a
Dr. Urjit R. Patel, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I am honoured to be part of the Business Standard Best B-School Project Awards to be presented today for recognising the bright young talent of business schools in India. I understand that this is the 7th edition of the Award, and 158 colleges have participated from across the country with a wide range of projects. This conveys the high esteem that the award is held in, its popularity among B-School graduates, and the impact it has made over the years in recognising a
जाने 12, 2015
Public Sector Banks: At Cross Road
Ladies and Gentlemen! It is a pleasure and privilege to be among the banking and industry participantsat this Conference on “Indian PSU Banking Industry: Road Ahead” organised by the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The theme of the Conference is very contemporary. In recent times, the PSBs position in the banking pecking order has been seriously challenged. There are lot of churning of ideas to restore greater strength in them. I thought today I can discuss c
Shri R. Gandhi, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Ladies and Gentlemen! It is a pleasure and privilege to be among the banking and industry participantsat this Conference on “Indian PSU Banking Industry: Road Ahead” organised by the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The theme of the Conference is very contemporary. In recent times, the PSBs position in the banking pecking order has been seriously challenged. There are lot of churning of ideas to restore greater strength in them. I thought today I can discuss c
डिसें 29, 2014
Banks, Debt Recovery and Regulations: A synergy
Honourable Judges of Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunals (DRATs) and the Presiding Officers of Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) and other distinguished guests. It is an honour for me to address you all here at this Workshop organised under the aegis of CAFRAL. This Workshop comes at a very opportune time when banks are facing multi-dimensional challenges to recover their debts. The rising level of non-performing assets is a major concern of the banking system. In spite of
Shri R. Gandhi, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Honourable Judges of Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunals (DRATs) and the Presiding Officers of Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) and other distinguished guests. It is an honour for me to address you all here at this Workshop organised under the aegis of CAFRAL. This Workshop comes at a very opportune time when banks are facing multi-dimensional challenges to recover their debts. The rising level of non-performing assets is a major concern of the banking system. In spite of
डिसें 12, 2014
Make in India, Largely for India
The global economy is still weak, despite a strengthening recovery in the United States. The Euro area is veering close to recession, Japan has already experienced two quarters of negative growth after a tax hike, and many emerging markets are rethinking their export-led growth models as the industrial world stagnates. In the last couple of years, the IMF has repeatedly reduced its growth forecasts. After 6 years of a tepid post-crisis recovery, the IMF titled its mos
Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
The global economy is still weak, despite a strengthening recovery in the United States. The Euro area is veering close to recession, Japan has already experienced two quarters of negative growth after a tax hike, and many emerging markets are rethinking their export-led growth models as the industrial world stagnates. In the last couple of years, the IMF has repeatedly reduced its growth forecasts. After 6 years of a tepid post-crisis recovery, the IMF titled its mos
नोव्हें 25, 2014
Saving Credit
Let me start by thanking the Director of IRMA for inviting me to deliver the Third Dr. Verghese Kurien lecture. Dr. Kurien was a pioneer in the co-operative movement. He not only was instrumental in bringing about the White Revolution but he also built a variety of institutions, including Amul, IRMA, and NDDB. In creating the means by which farmers could get remunerative, stable incomes, even while professionals managed their interactions with the modern market econom
Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Let me start by thanking the Director of IRMA for inviting me to deliver the Third Dr. Verghese Kurien lecture. Dr. Kurien was a pioneer in the co-operative movement. He not only was instrumental in bringing about the White Revolution but he also built a variety of institutions, including Amul, IRMA, and NDDB. In creating the means by which farmers could get remunerative, stable incomes, even while professionals managed their interactions with the modern market econom
नोव्हें 24, 2014
Re-designing Regulatory Framework for NBFCs
The Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) in India, have evolved over the last fifty years to emerge as notable alternate sources of credit intermediation. The non-bank sector in India is wide and encompasses several financial intermediaries like the loan and investment companies, housing finance companies, the infrastructure finance companies, the asset finance companies, core investment companies, micro finance companies and factoring companies. In a broader sense,
Shri R. Gandhi, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
The Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) in India, have evolved over the last fifty years to emerge as notable alternate sources of credit intermediation. The non-bank sector in India is wide and encompasses several financial intermediaries like the loan and investment companies, housing finance companies, the infrastructure finance companies, the asset finance companies, core investment companies, micro finance companies and factoring companies. In a broader sense,
नोव्हें 21, 2014
Economic Outlook and Role of Monetary Policy in funding Infrastructure projects
Delegates to the Summit, ladies and gentlemen! It is indeed a pleasure to be here this morning to interact with you. I thank Citibank and in particular, Mr. Pramit Jhaveri for inviting me to this summit. I must say that the theme for the summit is more topical than ever before in the aftermath of the Global Financial Crisis. We are seeing some positives towards recovery from the downtrend witnessed by the Indian economy since 2007-08. You have already heard the perspe
Shri S. S. Mundra, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Delegates to the Summit, ladies and gentlemen! It is indeed a pleasure to be here this morning to interact with you. I thank Citibank and in particular, Mr. Pramit Jhaveri for inviting me to this summit. I must say that the theme for the summit is more topical than ever before in the aftermath of the Global Financial Crisis. We are seeing some positives towards recovery from the downtrend witnessed by the Indian economy since 2007-08. You have already heard the perspe
नोव्हें 19, 2014
Emerging contours of Regulation and Supervision in the Indian Banking Sector
Delegates to the conference, ladies and gentlemen! It is a pleasure to be here this morning to interact with you all. At the outset, I would like to thank Axis Capital Limited and especially Mr. Nilesh Shah, for inviting me to address the participants. 2. During 2013-14, amid slow growth and high inflation, the Indian economy had to contend with serious challenges to external stability emanating from an unsustainably high current account deficit (CAD), capital outflow
Shri S. S. Mundra, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Delegates to the conference, ladies and gentlemen! It is a pleasure to be here this morning to interact with you all. At the outset, I would like to thank Axis Capital Limited and especially Mr. Nilesh Shah, for inviting me to address the participants. 2. During 2013-14, amid slow growth and high inflation, the Indian economy had to contend with serious challenges to external stability emanating from an unsustainably high current account deficit (CAD), capital outflow
नोव्हें 10, 2014
Structure of Foreign banks for emerging nations – Indian case
Ladies and Gentlemen! It is a pleasure and privilege to be among the banking and finance industry participants and fellow regulators in this ASIFMA Annual Conference on Developing Asia’s Capital Market. The theme of the Conference is very contemporary. Though the theme relates to Capital Market, I also find that you had included credit and banking in the discussions. And I find that one of the panel sessions was specific to India, besides many other sessions which als
Shri R. Gandhi, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Ladies and Gentlemen! It is a pleasure and privilege to be among the banking and finance industry participants and fellow regulators in this ASIFMA Annual Conference on Developing Asia’s Capital Market. The theme of the Conference is very contemporary. Though the theme relates to Capital Market, I also find that you had included credit and banking in the discussions. And I find that one of the panel sessions was specific to India, besides many other sessions which als
नोव्हें 07, 2014
Fortifying Cooperatives – Efforts to strengthen the Short Term Cooperative Credit Structure
Ladies and gentlemen! 1. I am very happy to be here today to share with you the present status of co-operatives in general and the role of rural cooperative banks as an institution, in particular. I feel honoured to be here with you all and inaugurate this Orientation Programme on Investment in Government Securities. Let me, at the outset, convey my thanks to the Regional Director for Maharashtra and Goa for inviting me to speak on this important occasion. 2. The thre
Dr. (Smt.) Deepali Pant Joshi, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Ladies and gentlemen! 1. I am very happy to be here today to share with you the present status of co-operatives in general and the role of rural cooperative banks as an institution, in particular. I feel honoured to be here with you all and inaugurate this Orientation Programme on Investment in Government Securities. Let me, at the outset, convey my thanks to the Regional Director for Maharashtra and Goa for inviting me to speak on this important occasion. 2. The thre
नोव्हें 03, 2014
IMF’s call for higher public spending in infra not well-timed: Urjit R Patel, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Dr. Urjit R. Patel, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
ऑक्टो 20, 2014
Corporate Sustainability a Panacea for Growth: Values, Convictions and Actions
Introduction: Good morning to Dignitaries on the dais, members of faculty and my young friends in the audience. At the outset, my apologies for not being able to be physically present on this occasion on account of some personal exigencies. I am thankful to the organisers for having agreed to my thoughts being shared in absentia. Thanks to my colleague, Mr. C V George, General Manager and head of our Kochi office for readily agreeing to read out my address. 2. In the
Shri G Padmanabhan, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Introduction: Good morning to Dignitaries on the dais, members of faculty and my young friends in the audience. At the outset, my apologies for not being able to be physically present on this occasion on account of some personal exigencies. I am thankful to the organisers for having agreed to my thoughts being shared in absentia. Thanks to my colleague, Mr. C V George, General Manager and head of our Kochi office for readily agreeing to read out my address. 2. In the
ऑक्टो 14, 2014
Banking Renaissance: Inclusion, Innovation & Implementation
Shri Arun Tiwari, Chairman, Union Bank of India; Dr. Rajan Saxena, Vice-Chancellor, Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS); Dr. Shamsuddin Ahmed, Dean; Dr. Vrinda Kamat, Professor and Programme Chairperson (MBA Banking); Shri. C. B. Ramamurthy; faculty and students of the School of Business Management, NMIMS University; distinguished invitees, members of the print and electronic media, ladies and gentlemen! At the outset, let me commend the NMIMS for im
Shri S. S. Mundra, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri Arun Tiwari, Chairman, Union Bank of India; Dr. Rajan Saxena, Vice-Chancellor, Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS); Dr. Shamsuddin Ahmed, Dean; Dr. Vrinda Kamat, Professor and Programme Chairperson (MBA Banking); Shri. C. B. Ramamurthy; faculty and students of the School of Business Management, NMIMS University; distinguished invitees, members of the print and electronic media, ladies and gentlemen! At the outset, let me commend the NMIMS for im
ऑक्टो 07, 2014
Role of Financial Sector in Spurring Growth and Expanding Financial Inclusion in North Eastern Region
Introduction The North Eastern Region (NER) of India constitutes eight states namely Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim1.The NER is a unique socio-cultural segment in the country, richly endowed with natural resources with fertile land, identified as one of the most bio-diverse regions in the World. However, the development of the NER has lagged the rest of the country. The task of development of NER emanating from its
Shri P. Vijaya Bhaskar, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Introduction The North Eastern Region (NER) of India constitutes eight states namely Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim1.The NER is a unique socio-cultural segment in the country, richly endowed with natural resources with fertile land, identified as one of the most bio-diverse regions in the World. However, the development of the NER has lagged the rest of the country. The task of development of NER emanating from its
ऑक्टो 06, 2014
Indian Foreign Exchange Market: Recent Developments and the Road Ahead
It is indeed a pleasure to address the trading professionals in the Indian foreign exchange market at the Forex Association of India’s 25th Annual Forex Assembly. The emerging and enchanting city of Gurgaon provides the right backdrop for holding such a conference as this city epitomizes phenomenal growth and development symbolizing the best of “Made in India” and “Make in India” and in a similar vein the Indian forex market has also witnessed tremendous growth and de
Shri Harun R Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
It is indeed a pleasure to address the trading professionals in the Indian foreign exchange market at the Forex Association of India’s 25th Annual Forex Assembly. The emerging and enchanting city of Gurgaon provides the right backdrop for holding such a conference as this city epitomizes phenomenal growth and development symbolizing the best of “Made in India” and “Make in India” and in a similar vein the Indian forex market has also witnessed tremendous growth and de
ऑक्टो 01, 2014
Designing Banking Regulation in Aspiring Economies: The Challenges
Prof. Suresh Aggarwal, Head of the Department of Business Economics, University of Delhi, delegates to this flagship 41st Annual Convention of the Department and students participating in the convention - very good morning! It is an honour for me to be here today to deliver the inaugural address of the convention. The convention provides a valuable platform for interaction between the industry and academia on various current issues relevant to creating conducive busin
Shri R. Gandhi, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Prof. Suresh Aggarwal, Head of the Department of Business Economics, University of Delhi, delegates to this flagship 41st Annual Convention of the Department and students participating in the convention - very good morning! It is an honour for me to be here today to deliver the inaugural address of the convention. The convention provides a valuable platform for interaction between the industry and academia on various current issues relevant to creating conducive busin
सप्टें 17, 2014
Protecting Customers - Safeguarding Stability
Introduction: At the outset, I thank the All India Bank Depositors’ Association for inviting me to this - their Annual event. I am deeply honoured to be here today for the 10th M R Pai Memorial Awards. It is with a sense of great humility that I deliver this address. The memorial is a fitting tribute to Shri M R Pai, a crusader of Customer Rights. A Karma Yogi in the spirit of the Bhagwad Geeta, one who worked selflessly and without hope of reward, guided by the Gita’
Dr. (Smt.) Deepali Pant Joshi, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Introduction: At the outset, I thank the All India Bank Depositors’ Association for inviting me to this - their Annual event. I am deeply honoured to be here today for the 10th M R Pai Memorial Awards. It is with a sense of great humility that I deliver this address. The memorial is a fitting tribute to Shri M R Pai, a crusader of Customer Rights. A Karma Yogi in the spirit of the Bhagwad Geeta, one who worked selflessly and without hope of reward, guided by the Gita’
सप्टें 16, 2014
Digital India: Emerging Challenges & Opportunities for the Banking Sector - A presentation by Harun R Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India, at the FIBAC 2014
Shri Harun R Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
सप्टें 16, 2014
Re-emphasizing the Role of Compliance Function In Banks
Shri G. Gopalakrishna, Director, CAFRAL; Shri P.R. Ravi Mohan, Chief General Manager-in-Charge, Department of Banking Supervision, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the conference participants! It is a pleasure for me to deliver the keynote address at this Conference of senior representatives of the compliance departments of commercial banks. Across the globe, it is an accepted fact that compliance is an area that warrants considerable attention. In recent times, the em
Shri S. S. Mundra, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri G. Gopalakrishna, Director, CAFRAL; Shri P.R. Ravi Mohan, Chief General Manager-in-Charge, Department of Banking Supervision, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the conference participants! It is a pleasure for me to deliver the keynote address at this Conference of senior representatives of the compliance departments of commercial banks. Across the globe, it is an accepted fact that compliance is an area that warrants considerable attention. In recent times, the em
सप्टें 03, 2014
Finance, Credit and Markets
The role of the financial system is to intermediate between lenders and borrowers and provide avenues for saving and help investors find their financing needs. The financial markets impact growth by channeling saving to firms and improving the allocation of capital. Moreover, efficient financial markets and institutions tend to lower search and transactions costs in the economy. 2. As the industrialized nations’ economies grew in the eighteenth, nineteenth and twentie
Shri R. Gandhi, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
The role of the financial system is to intermediate between lenders and borrowers and provide avenues for saving and help investors find their financing needs. The financial markets impact growth by channeling saving to firms and improving the allocation of capital. Moreover, efficient financial markets and institutions tend to lower search and transactions costs in the economy. 2. As the industrialized nations’ economies grew in the eighteenth, nineteenth and twentie
सप्टें 02, 2014
Financial Intermediation for All – Economic Growth with Equity
At the very outset, I thank Dun & Bradstreet for the kind invitation to address the Financial Inclusion conclave today. I attach a great deal of value to this interaction. Financial Inclusion Financial Inclusion is defined as the process of ensuring access to appropriate financial products and services needed by all sections of the society in general and vulnerable groups such as weaker sections and low income groups in particular at an affordable cost in a fair a
Dr. (Smt.) Deepali Pant Joshi, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
At the very outset, I thank Dun & Bradstreet for the kind invitation to address the Financial Inclusion conclave today. I attach a great deal of value to this interaction. Financial Inclusion Financial Inclusion is defined as the process of ensuring access to appropriate financial products and services needed by all sections of the society in general and vulnerable groups such as weaker sections and low income groups in particular at an affordable cost in a fair a
ऑग 22, 2014
Danger Posed by Shadow Banking Systems to the Global Financial System - The Indian Case
What is Shadow Banking? Shadow banking is a universal phenomenon, although it takes on different forms. In advanced economies where the financial system is more matured, the form of shadow banking is more of risk transformation through securitization; while in the economically backward economies where financial market is still in a developing stage, the activities are more of supplementary to banking activities. However, in both the structures, shadow banking operates
Shri R. Gandhi, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
What is Shadow Banking? Shadow banking is a universal phenomenon, although it takes on different forms. In advanced economies where the financial system is more matured, the form of shadow banking is more of risk transformation through securitization; while in the economically backward economies where financial market is still in a developing stage, the activities are more of supplementary to banking activities. However, in both the structures, shadow banking operates
ऑग 21, 2014
Real Estate and Housing - A Sensitive Sector or Samvriddhi Sector ?
Shri Navin Raheja, Chairman, National Real Estate Development Council, Shri Sunil Mantri, President, NAREDCO, members of NAREDCO, Ladies and Gentlemen, a warm good evening to all of you. I am very happy to be addressing you all at this valedictory session of the NAREDCO Conclave on Banking & Investment Reforms. Real estate and our economy 2. The term ‘real estate’ is defined1 as land, including the air above it, the ground below it, and any buildings or structures
Shri R. Gandhi, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri Navin Raheja, Chairman, National Real Estate Development Council, Shri Sunil Mantri, President, NAREDCO, members of NAREDCO, Ladies and Gentlemen, a warm good evening to all of you. I am very happy to be addressing you all at this valedictory session of the NAREDCO Conclave on Banking & Investment Reforms. Real estate and our economy 2. The term ‘real estate’ is defined1 as land, including the air above it, the ground below it, and any buildings or structures
ऑग 12, 2014
Public Debt Management: Reflections on Strategy & Structure
I am thankful to the Centre for Public Policy, Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore and Prof. Charan Singh in particular for inviting me to this conference. As suggested by the organizers, I would like to share some thoughts on the strategy and structure of public debt management in India with the experts and enthusiasts gathered here. 2. Globally it is a well-recognised fact that countries need efficient and effective public debt management as public debt portfo
Shri Harun R Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I am thankful to the Centre for Public Policy, Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore and Prof. Charan Singh in particular for inviting me to this conference. As suggested by the organizers, I would like to share some thoughts on the strategy and structure of public debt management in India with the experts and enthusiasts gathered here. 2. Globally it is a well-recognised fact that countries need efficient and effective public debt management as public debt portfo
ऑग 11, 2014
Finance and Opportunity in India
The late Mr. Lalit Doshi was an IAS officer who passed away at the young age of 52 in 1994. He had a distinguished official career even though it was cruelly cut short. Lalit Doshi was one of those bureaucrats who have constituted the steel frame of this country. It was said of him: "He always had a smile on his face irrespective of the magnitude and the tension of work". In these days where work seems perpetual and overwhelming, he sounds like someone who it would ha
Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
The late Mr. Lalit Doshi was an IAS officer who passed away at the young age of 52 in 1994. He had a distinguished official career even though it was cruelly cut short. Lalit Doshi was one of those bureaucrats who have constituted the steel frame of this country. It was said of him: "He always had a smile on his face irrespective of the magnitude and the tension of work". In these days where work seems perpetual and overwhelming, he sounds like someone who it would ha
ऑग 06, 2014
FEMA administration- Prospects and Challenges
1. It is a great pleasure and privilege to be here today. I thank the Kuwait/Muscat Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India for the unique opportunity to address its members and a cross section of Indian population in the Gulf Region. The Institute has set high standards in professionalism and contributed greatly to the development of the corporate business. It is heartening to note that the Institute has a large presence in this region and that the
Shri G Padmanabhan, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
1. It is a great pleasure and privilege to be here today. I thank the Kuwait/Muscat Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India for the unique opportunity to address its members and a cross section of Indian population in the Gulf Region. The Institute has set high standards in professionalism and contributed greatly to the development of the corporate business. It is heartening to note that the Institute has a large presence in this region and that the
जुलै 25, 2014
Rural Finance: Issues & Challenges
At the outset, I thank National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) for inviting me to this esteemed gathering of experts in the field of rural finance. I am happy that NABARD has organised this National Seminar to mark the completion of 32 years of its existence. Built upon the legacy of Agricultural Credit Department of the Reserve Bank of India and the Agriculture Refinance Development Corporation (ARDC), NABARD today has carved for itself a special
Shri Harun R Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
At the outset, I thank National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) for inviting me to this esteemed gathering of experts in the field of rural finance. I am happy that NABARD has organised this National Seminar to mark the completion of 32 years of its existence. Built upon the legacy of Agricultural Credit Department of the Reserve Bank of India and the Agriculture Refinance Development Corporation (ARDC), NABARD today has carved for itself a special
जुलै 24, 2014
Unconventional Monetary Policy and the Indian Economy
I thank Governor Cabraal for this opportunity to share with you our experience in handling the spillover from unconventional monetary policy being followed by many advanced economies. Conventionally, central banks operate monetary policy with an interest rate instrument. For example, they raise the policy interest rate to signal a tighter monetary policy and vice versa. However, this procedure has limits. In abnormal times, if central banks were to sharply loosen thei
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
I thank Governor Cabraal for this opportunity to share with you our experience in handling the spillover from unconventional monetary policy being followed by many advanced economies. Conventionally, central banks operate monetary policy with an interest rate instrument. For example, they raise the policy interest rate to signal a tighter monetary policy and vice versa. However, this procedure has limits. In abnormal times, if central banks were to sharply loosen thei
जुलै 14, 2014
Role of Financial Sector in the Growth of the Southern Region – A Question of Balancing
Good Morning Ladies and Gentlemen! 2. The importance and the lead role of financial sector for economic development attracted the attention of economists, policy makers as well as executors. According to Goldsmith (1969:400), “mobilizing liquid resource accelerates economic growth and improves economic performance to the extent that it facilitates the migration of funds to the best user, i.e. to the place in the economic system where the funds will find the highest so
Shri R. Gandhi, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Good Morning Ladies and Gentlemen! 2. The importance and the lead role of financial sector for economic development attracted the attention of economists, policy makers as well as executors. According to Goldsmith (1969:400), “mobilizing liquid resource accelerates economic growth and improves economic performance to the extent that it facilitates the migration of funds to the best user, i.e. to the place in the economic system where the funds will find the highest so
जून 30, 2014
Banks in India: Challenges & Opportunities
Smt. Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chairman, State Bank of India, Shri. Deepak Parekh, Chairman HDFC, Shri. V. G. Kannan, Chairman, SBI Cap Securities Ltd., Shri. Mani Palivesan, Managing Director, SBI Cap Securities Ltd, distinguished panelists and participants. It is a pleasure to address the BFSI Conference 2014 which features panel discussions on topical issues in banking. The first panel discussion, interestingly, is on Disruptive Themes for Next Decade. The word disru
Shri Harun R Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Smt. Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chairman, State Bank of India, Shri. Deepak Parekh, Chairman HDFC, Shri. V. G. Kannan, Chairman, SBI Cap Securities Ltd., Shri. Mani Palivesan, Managing Director, SBI Cap Securities Ltd, distinguished panelists and participants. It is a pleasure to address the BFSI Conference 2014 which features panel discussions on topical issues in banking. The first panel discussion, interestingly, is on Disruptive Themes for Next Decade. The word disru
जून 30, 2014
Governance in the Corporate Sector – Certain Perspectives
Mr. Sridharan, President, Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), Mr. Khare Vice-President, Mr. Sahoo, ladies and gentlemen. Good afternoon. It is my pleasure and privilege to address this gathering today at the conclusion of the 15th National Conference of Practicing Company Secretaries (PCS) held under the aegis of ICSI. When my good friend Mr. Sahoo asked me to address this august gathering, I accepted with alacrity since I am aware that the ICSI has been
Shri G Padmanabhan, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Sridharan, President, Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), Mr. Khare Vice-President, Mr. Sahoo, ladies and gentlemen. Good afternoon. It is my pleasure and privilege to address this gathering today at the conclusion of the 15th National Conference of Practicing Company Secretaries (PCS) held under the aegis of ICSI. When my good friend Mr. Sahoo asked me to address this august gathering, I accepted with alacrity since I am aware that the ICSI has been
जून 17, 2014
Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Committee Report (FSLRC): What to do and when?
The Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Committee (FSLRC) Report is one of the most important, well researched, as well as well-publicized reports in Indian financial history. It not only lays out the functions of the financial sector and how it should be structured, but also how legislation and regulation governing it ought to look like. The authors of this report truly have to be commended for their national service. The report’s influence will be felt for many yea
Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
The Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Committee (FSLRC) Report is one of the most important, well researched, as well as well-publicized reports in Indian financial history. It not only lays out the functions of the financial sector and how it should be structured, but also how legislation and regulation governing it ought to look like. The authors of this report truly have to be commended for their national service. The report’s influence will be felt for many yea
जून 17, 2014
Role of NBFCs in Financial Sector: Regulatory Challenges
Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen. 2. It is with a great feeling of pride that I stand before you to deliver this oration in memory of the legendary Frank Moraes. I congratulate the United Writers Association and Frank Moraes Foundation for regularly organizing the distinguished Frank Moraes Oration lecture. I join everyone here in congratulating Chevalier Dr. K. Thiagarajan on being accorded with the prestigious Celebrity Champion Honour instituted by Community Welfa
Shri R. Gandhi, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen. 2. It is with a great feeling of pride that I stand before you to deliver this oration in memory of the legendary Frank Moraes. I congratulate the United Writers Association and Frank Moraes Foundation for regularly organizing the distinguished Frank Moraes Oration lecture. I join everyone here in congratulating Chevalier Dr. K. Thiagarajan on being accorded with the prestigious Celebrity Champion Honour instituted by Community Welfa
जून 16, 2014
Indian Banking Sector: Role in Triggering Future Growth
Good evening, Ladies and Gentlemen! 2. It is both an honour and a privilege to attend this important Conference at the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Kolkata. From humble beginnings in the early 1920s, the ICC has come a long way and has presently evolved into a leading national chamber operating from Kolkata. With banks being the mainstay of the financial system, I am sure that the deliberations in the Conference would have provided important insights to all att
Shri R. Gandhi, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Good evening, Ladies and Gentlemen! 2. It is both an honour and a privilege to attend this important Conference at the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Kolkata. From humble beginnings in the early 1920s, the ICC has come a long way and has presently evolved into a leading national chamber operating from Kolkata. With banks being the mainstay of the financial system, I am sure that the deliberations in the Conference would have provided important insights to all att
जून 10, 2014
New-Gen Urban Cooperative Banks - Some Musings
Dear Shri Jyotindra Mehta, Chairman, Gujarat Urban Cooperative Banks Federation, Shri V S Das, Director, Centre for Banking Research, Development & Excellence, other dignitaries and delegates. I feel specially privileged to address this Conference of urban co-operative banks, which is very aptly titled “Sahakar Setu-2014” focusing on the theme of “Next-Gen Co-operative Banks”. I am also happy to note that a Centre for Banking Research, Development & Excellence
Shri R. Gandhi, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Dear Shri Jyotindra Mehta, Chairman, Gujarat Urban Cooperative Banks Federation, Shri V S Das, Director, Centre for Banking Research, Development & Excellence, other dignitaries and delegates. I feel specially privileged to address this Conference of urban co-operative banks, which is very aptly titled “Sahakar Setu-2014” focusing on the theme of “Next-Gen Co-operative Banks”. I am also happy to note that a Centre for Banking Research, Development & Excellence
जून 02, 2014
Growing NPAs in Banks: Efficacy of Ratings Accountability & Transparency of Credit Rating Agencies
Shri Jajodia, Shri Narang, Shri Dubey, Shri Kulkarni, Shri Dogra, Shri Khanna, Shri Pathak, other distinguished speakers, Ladies and Gentlemen, a very good morning to everyone! To start with I would like to commend ASSOCHAM for this seminar, for bringing together experts from banking and rating industry, to discuss and debate upon this very pertinent and challenging subject of NPAs and credit rating. A subject like this needs a lot of discussion and thinking, because
Shri R. Gandhi, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri Jajodia, Shri Narang, Shri Dubey, Shri Kulkarni, Shri Dogra, Shri Khanna, Shri Pathak, other distinguished speakers, Ladies and Gentlemen, a very good morning to everyone! To start with I would like to commend ASSOCHAM for this seminar, for bringing together experts from banking and rating industry, to discuss and debate upon this very pertinent and challenging subject of NPAs and credit rating. A subject like this needs a lot of discussion and thinking, because
मे 28, 2014
Concerns about Competitive Monetary Easing
Good morning. The world seems to be struggling back to its feet after the great financial crisis, and financial markets are buoyant. This is partly because central bankers are collectively engaged in extreme monetary easing through unconventional policies. I have two worries about this environment. First, unconventional policies tend to be feasible when domestic commercial banks are willing to accumulate significant central bank reserves without question. But those ar
Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Good morning. The world seems to be struggling back to its feet after the great financial crisis, and financial markets are buoyant. This is partly because central bankers are collectively engaged in extreme monetary easing through unconventional policies. I have two worries about this environment. First, unconventional policies tend to be feasible when domestic commercial banks are willing to accumulate significant central bank reserves without question. But those ar
मे 26, 2014
KYC : Compliance vs Convenience
Is KYC a recent phenomenon? KYC was always there in banking! The focus, earlier, was more on the asset side and not on the liability side as no banker could risk parting with his funds to an unknown person. The thorough appraisal process to screen the potential borrowers is a good example of KYC process. Then, issues such as illegal/black money and more recently, terrorism financing became matters of serious concern and then KYC on payments and remittances, and conseq
Shri R. Gandhi, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Is KYC a recent phenomenon? KYC was always there in banking! The focus, earlier, was more on the asset side and not on the liability side as no banker could risk parting with his funds to an unknown person. The thorough appraisal process to screen the potential borrowers is a good example of KYC process. Then, issues such as illegal/black money and more recently, terrorism financing became matters of serious concern and then KYC on payments and remittances, and conseq
मे 20, 2014
Banks Must build a Structure to provide Superior and Efficient Customer Service
Respected Shri Mahajan, Smt Rama Bijapurkar, member, Governing Council, Banking Standards Codes and Standards Board of India (BCSBI), Shri N Raja, CEO, BCSBI and banker colleagues. At the very outset, I thank Shri Mahajan, Chairman, BCSBI for the kind invitation to address Principal Code Compliance Officers of the BCSBI, this afternoon. I attach a great deal of value to this interaction. The day long deliberations will provide you the opportunity to Brainstorm with PC
Dr. (Smt.) Deepali Pant Joshi, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Respected Shri Mahajan, Smt Rama Bijapurkar, member, Governing Council, Banking Standards Codes and Standards Board of India (BCSBI), Shri N Raja, CEO, BCSBI and banker colleagues. At the very outset, I thank Shri Mahajan, Chairman, BCSBI for the kind invitation to address Principal Code Compliance Officers of the BCSBI, this afternoon. I attach a great deal of value to this interaction. The day long deliberations will provide you the opportunity to Brainstorm with PC
मे 20, 2014
Competition in the Banking Sector: Opportunities and Challenges
Good evening. Shri Ashok Chawla, distinguished invitees, our friends from the press, and ladies and gentlemen: It is a great honour to be invited to deliver the Annual Day lecture at the Competition Commission of India. Competition is the life force of a modern economy – it replaces dated and inefficient methods while preserving valuable traditions; it rewards the innovative and energetic and punishes the merely connected; it destroys the stability of the status quo w
Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Good evening. Shri Ashok Chawla, distinguished invitees, our friends from the press, and ladies and gentlemen: It is a great honour to be invited to deliver the Annual Day lecture at the Competition Commission of India. Competition is the life force of a modern economy – it replaces dated and inefficient methods while preserving valuable traditions; it rewards the innovative and energetic and punishes the merely connected; it destroys the stability of the status quo w
मे 13, 2014
Credit Scoring
Shri R.K. Dubey, Chairman and Managing Director, Canara Bank of India, other distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. I am happy to be here for the launch of Canara Bank’s credit scoring model for MSMEs. We had recently on November 29, 2013 held a workshop on credit scoring models with experts from IFC, which was fundamentally aimed at capacity building in the banking sector by imparting practical knowhow to Bankers who are expected to use it in their day-to-day op
Dr. (Smt.) Deepali Pant Joshi, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Shri R.K. Dubey, Chairman and Managing Director, Canara Bank of India, other distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. I am happy to be here for the launch of Canara Bank’s credit scoring model for MSMEs. We had recently on November 29, 2013 held a workshop on credit scoring models with experts from IFC, which was fundamentally aimed at capacity building in the banking sector by imparting practical knowhow to Bankers who are expected to use it in their day-to-day op
मे 09, 2014
Indian Banking at Crossroads – Challenge of Risk Management from Globalisation to Financial Inclusion
Shri Shailesh Vaidya, Chairman, Indian Merchants’ Chamber (IMC), Shri Chandan Bhattacharya, Chairman, Finance and Banking Committee, IMC and delegates to this IMC National Seminar, a very warm good evening! It is an honour for me to be here today to deliver the valedictory address of this National Seminar organised by IMC. The Seminar provides an opportunity to consider the developments in the banking risk management, assess the recent experience in this space and wor
Shri R. Gandhi, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri Shailesh Vaidya, Chairman, Indian Merchants’ Chamber (IMC), Shri Chandan Bhattacharya, Chairman, Finance and Banking Committee, IMC and delegates to this IMC National Seminar, a very warm good evening! It is an honour for me to be here today to deliver the valedictory address of this National Seminar organised by IMC. The Seminar provides an opportunity to consider the developments in the banking risk management, assess the recent experience in this space and wor
एप्रि 23, 2014
Framework for the conduct of macroprudential policy in India: experiences and perspectives
(Reproduced with permission from Financial Stability Review, April 2014 published by Banque de France)
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
(Reproduced with permission from Financial Stability Review, April 2014 published by Banque de France)
एप्रि 22, 2014
Currency Management in India: Issues and Challenges
Mr. Tom Ferguson, Chairman, Banknote Conference 2014; Mr. Tim Vigotsky, Director, Banknote Conference 2014, my fellow speakers - Mr. Barna Barabas, DMD, Jura Security Printing Alliance; Dr. Wolfram Seidemann, Managing Director, Louisenthal; other delegates; ladies & gentlemen. At the outset, I thank the organizers of Banknote Conference 2014 for inviting me to speak at this august gathering. From the contents of the Conference Schedule and from the feedback that I
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Tom Ferguson, Chairman, Banknote Conference 2014; Mr. Tim Vigotsky, Director, Banknote Conference 2014, my fellow speakers - Mr. Barna Barabas, DMD, Jura Security Printing Alliance; Dr. Wolfram Seidemann, Managing Director, Louisenthal; other delegates; ladies & gentlemen. At the outset, I thank the organizers of Banknote Conference 2014 for inviting me to speak at this august gathering. From the contents of the Conference Schedule and from the feedback that I
एप्रि 21, 2014
Regulating Capital Account: Some Thoughts
1. It gives me great pleasure to be with you in this beautiful city of Cape Town for the 9thAnnual Conference of the Foreign Exchange Dealers Association of India (FEDAI). Cape Town is a celebrated tourist destination, particularly at this time of the year. The place and time are ideal for mixing business with pleasure. For me, speaking to you, the pleasure is mixed with some trepidation because we are living in times when there is uncertainty all round not only in th
Shri Harun R Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. It gives me great pleasure to be with you in this beautiful city of Cape Town for the 9thAnnual Conference of the Foreign Exchange Dealers Association of India (FEDAI). Cape Town is a celebrated tourist destination, particularly at this time of the year. The place and time are ideal for mixing business with pleasure. For me, speaking to you, the pleasure is mixed with some trepidation because we are living in times when there is uncertainty all round not only in th
एप्रि 16, 2014
Role of Banking in Development Lead Bank Scheme Development Initiatives by RBI
Dr. (Smt.) Deepali Pant Joshi, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
एप्रि 10, 2014
Competitive Monetary Easing: Is it yesterday once more?
Good morning. As the world seems to be struggling back to its feet after the great financial crisis, I want to draw attention to an area we need to be concerned about: the conduct of monetary policy in this integrated world. A good way to describe the current environment is one of extreme monetary easing through unconventional policies. In a world where debt overhangs and the need for structural change constrain domestic demand, a sizeable portion of the effects of su
Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Good morning. As the world seems to be struggling back to its feet after the great financial crisis, I want to draw attention to an area we need to be concerned about: the conduct of monetary policy in this integrated world. A good way to describe the current environment is one of extreme monetary easing through unconventional policies. In a world where debt overhangs and the need for structural change constrain domestic demand, a sizeable portion of the effects of su
एप्रि 02, 2014
Regulation of Indian Debt & Derivatives Markets: Some perspectives on post-crisis paradigm
Shri. N. S. Venkatesh, Chairman, Fixed Income Money Market Derivatives Association (FIMMDA), Shri B. Prasanna, Chairman, Primary Dealers Association of India (PDAI), Sri. C.E.S. Azariah, outgoing Chief Executive Officer and Shri Prasad, incoming CEO of the FIMMDA, distinguished speakers and panellists and delegates to the conference. It gives me immense pleasure to be amidst you all for the 15th annual meeting of the FIMMDA and the PDAI in this beautiful, historic cit
Shri Harun R Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri. N. S. Venkatesh, Chairman, Fixed Income Money Market Derivatives Association (FIMMDA), Shri B. Prasanna, Chairman, Primary Dealers Association of India (PDAI), Sri. C.E.S. Azariah, outgoing Chief Executive Officer and Shri Prasad, incoming CEO of the FIMMDA, distinguished speakers and panellists and delegates to the conference. It gives me immense pleasure to be amidst you all for the 15th annual meeting of the FIMMDA and the PDAI in this beautiful, historic cit
एप्रि 01, 2014
Inclusion, Growth and Governance- Issues and Way Forward
Lord Meghnad Desai, Professor Emeritus, London School of Economics; Shri Rana Kapoor, Managing Director & CEO, Yes Bank and President, ASSOCHAM; Shri Sameer Kochhar, Chairman, SKOCH Group; members of the print and electronic media; ladies and gentlemen! It is a pleasure and privilege for me to be present here today at the inaugural session of this SKOCH Summit which features the theme of ‘Inclusion, Growth and Governance’. The theme of the conference is particular
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Lord Meghnad Desai, Professor Emeritus, London School of Economics; Shri Rana Kapoor, Managing Director & CEO, Yes Bank and President, ASSOCHAM; Shri Sameer Kochhar, Chairman, SKOCH Group; members of the print and electronic media; ladies and gentlemen! It is a pleasure and privilege for me to be present here today at the inaugural session of this SKOCH Summit which features the theme of ‘Inclusion, Growth and Governance’. The theme of the conference is particular
मार्च 25, 2014
Strengthening and Revitalising Rural Cooperative Credit Delivery System
1. I am extremely happy to be with you today and thank Dr. Harsh Kumar Bhanwala, Chairman, NABARD and the organizers of this National Meet of State Cooperative Banks for inviting me to share the Reserve Bank's perspectives. 2. Since inception the Indian Cooperative movement was initiated by the Government to align the rural credit system with the objectives of development planning. The RBI played an important role. The RBI's concern and involvement in the sphere of ru
Dr. (Smt.) Deepali Pant Joshi, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
1. I am extremely happy to be with you today and thank Dr. Harsh Kumar Bhanwala, Chairman, NABARD and the organizers of this National Meet of State Cooperative Banks for inviting me to share the Reserve Bank's perspectives. 2. Since inception the Indian Cooperative movement was initiated by the Government to align the rural credit system with the objectives of development planning. The RBI played an important role. The RBI's concern and involvement in the sphere of ru
मार्च 21, 2014
Transforming Credit Information into Action: Issues and Challenges
Shri M.V.Nair, Chairman, CIBIL; Shri R.V.Verma, CMD, National Housing Bank; Shri M.V.Tanksale, Chief Executive, Indian Banks’ Association; Shri Rajiv Sabharwal, Executive Director, ICICI Bank; Shri Arun Thukral, Managing Director, CIBIL; Shri Satish Pillai, Chief Operating Officer, CIBIL; delegates to the Conference; friends from the media fraternity; ladies and gentlemen! It is a pleasure for me to be present here this morning to deliver the keynote address at the Si
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri M.V.Nair, Chairman, CIBIL; Shri R.V.Verma, CMD, National Housing Bank; Shri M.V.Tanksale, Chief Executive, Indian Banks’ Association; Shri Rajiv Sabharwal, Executive Director, ICICI Bank; Shri Arun Thukral, Managing Director, CIBIL; Shri Satish Pillai, Chief Operating Officer, CIBIL; delegates to the Conference; friends from the media fraternity; ladies and gentlemen! It is a pleasure for me to be present here this morning to deliver the keynote address at the Si
मार्च 11, 2014
Efficient systems and Proficient banks
Shri Sambamurthy, Dr Ramasastri, Dr Gulshan Rai, CIOs of banks, faculty and staff of IDRBT, ladies and gentlemen. I would like to express my gratitude to the Director for inviting me to deliver the keynote address at the two day Conference for the Chief Information Officers (CIO) of banks. I addressed a similar forum of CIOs in December 2012 at this very venue. I recollect that I had left the audience with a few questions for further deliberations in the Conference. I
Shri G Padmanabhan, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Shri Sambamurthy, Dr Ramasastri, Dr Gulshan Rai, CIOs of banks, faculty and staff of IDRBT, ladies and gentlemen. I would like to express my gratitude to the Director for inviting me to deliver the keynote address at the two day Conference for the Chief Information Officers (CIO) of banks. I addressed a similar forum of CIOs in December 2012 at this very venue. I recollect that I had left the audience with a few questions for further deliberations in the Conference. I
मार्च 11, 2014
Regulation of Indian Debt & Derivatives Markets : Some thoughts on post - crisis paradigm
Shri Harun R Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
मार्च 04, 2014
Financial Inclusion - The Indian Model – Challenges and Prospects
Dr. (Smt.) Deepali Pant Joshi, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
फेब्रु 26, 2014
Fighting Inflation
Thank you for inviting me. The Fixed Income Money Market and Derivatives Association of India (FIMMDA) has been playing an important role in the Indian bond, money and derivatives markets. It has been working with the Reserve Bank in various capacities and has helped us address emerging challenges. I thank all of you for that. The sessions in the conference are all of current interest, and therefore I have chosen to speak on an issue, inflation, which is of paramount
Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Thank you for inviting me. The Fixed Income Money Market and Derivatives Association of India (FIMMDA) has been playing an important role in the Indian bond, money and derivatives markets. It has been working with the Reserve Bank in various capacities and has helped us address emerging challenges. I thank all of you for that. The sessions in the conference are all of current interest, and therefore I have chosen to speak on an issue, inflation, which is of paramount
फेब्रु 25, 2014
Bold face of India’s economy speaks out
Emerging markets Jacob Greber and Greg Earl report on governor with an impeccable pedigree Raghuram Rajan represents the bold face of India’s potential new economy – impeccably credentialed, upbeat and ready to force himself onto centre stage in the global debate about the reshaping of the world economy. Appointed as governor of the Reserve Bank of India in September, Rajan has taken no time to make himself heard in international financial markets. Last month he too
Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Emerging markets Jacob Greber and Greg Earl report on governor with an impeccable pedigree Raghuram Rajan represents the bold face of India’s potential new economy – impeccably credentialed, upbeat and ready to force himself onto centre stage in the global debate about the reshaping of the world economy. Appointed as governor of the Reserve Bank of India in September, Rajan has taken no time to make himself heard in international financial markets. Last month he too
फेब्रु 15, 2014
Financial Regulation: Which Way Forward?
I thank Prof. Rajas Parchure for inviting me to this Economic Conclave at the Gokhale Institute. The Conclave has brought together eminent scholars and policy practitioners to brainstorm on issues of contemporary relevance to the Indian economy. Such interchange of ideas is important not only in encouraging research but also in shaping the contours of policymaking. While the recent global financial crisis taught us several lessons, one key message has been the weaknes
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
I thank Prof. Rajas Parchure for inviting me to this Economic Conclave at the Gokhale Institute. The Conclave has brought together eminent scholars and policy practitioners to brainstorm on issues of contemporary relevance to the Indian economy. Such interchange of ideas is important not only in encouraging research but also in shaping the contours of policymaking. While the recent global financial crisis taught us several lessons, one key message has been the weaknes
फेब्रु 13, 2014
Inclusive Growth and the Role Technology Can Play in It
Thank you for inviting me to speak here today. Shri D.R. Gadgil is well known not only as an economist but also as a great educationist and a statesman, having served as a member of Rajya Sabha. We all know of the great contribution he made towards the distribution of plan transfers amongst the Indian states through the famous ‘Gadgil Formula’. The Gadgil formula attempted to ensure that there was objectivity in distribution of funds amongst the states in India. He wr
Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Thank you for inviting me to speak here today. Shri D.R. Gadgil is well known not only as an economist but also as a great educationist and a statesman, having served as a member of Rajya Sabha. We all know of the great contribution he made towards the distribution of plan transfers amongst the Indian states through the famous ‘Gadgil Formula’. The Gadgil formula attempted to ensure that there was objectivity in distribution of funds amongst the states in India. He wr
फेब्रु 12, 2014
Financial Inclusion: Technology, Institutions and Policies
Distinguished members of NASSCOM and distinguished guests: Thank you for inviting me to speak here today. The Indian information and communications technology industry that you represent has a proud history of accomplishment. You have done India great service, not just by creating a world class industry but also by showing the rest of us what is possible. I am hopeful that financial firms can join hands with you to build a technology-enabled financial sector that can
Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Distinguished members of NASSCOM and distinguished guests: Thank you for inviting me to speak here today. The Indian information and communications technology industry that you represent has a proud history of accomplishment. You have done India great service, not just by creating a world class industry but also by showing the rest of us what is possible. I am hopeful that financial firms can join hands with you to build a technology-enabled financial sector that can
फेब्रु 07, 2014
Human Resource Challenges in Indian banks: ‘Foolproof’ing the employees
Smt. Meena Hemchandra, Principal, College of Agricultural Banking (CAB), Pune; Shri R.K.Gupta, Executive Director, Bank of Maharashtra; delegates to the Conference; ladies and gentlemen! I thank the Principal, CAB for inviting me to inaugurate this conference of HR heads of banks and financial institutions. I feel the choice of theme for the Conference i.e. “Future Proofing of Banking Personnel” is quite interesting. Given that this Conference is now in its 7th year,
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Smt. Meena Hemchandra, Principal, College of Agricultural Banking (CAB), Pune; Shri R.K.Gupta, Executive Director, Bank of Maharashtra; delegates to the Conference; ladies and gentlemen! I thank the Principal, CAB for inviting me to inaugurate this conference of HR heads of banks and financial institutions. I feel the choice of theme for the Conference i.e. “Future Proofing of Banking Personnel” is quite interesting. Given that this Conference is now in its 7th year,
फेब्रु 03, 2014
Indian Banking: the New Landscape
Sukumar and Tamal, thank you very much, for this invite. I am happy to note that you and your paper- the Mint, have been focussing on the process of change for the Indian banking that is presently underway. I see that in many of its writings. By organizing this discussion on ‘Indian Banking: The New Landscape’, it will further spur thoughts and debates in this area. That this discussion has drawn several doyens of the Indian banking, is a testimony to the importance o
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Sukumar and Tamal, thank you very much, for this invite. I am happy to note that you and your paper- the Mint, have been focussing on the process of change for the Indian banking that is presently underway. I see that in many of its writings. By organizing this discussion on ‘Indian Banking: The New Landscape’, it will further spur thoughts and debates in this area. That this discussion has drawn several doyens of the Indian banking, is a testimony to the importance o
जाने 29, 2014
Strategy adopted for Financial Inclusion
One of the major challenges for next decade or more to banks in the country is to capture the banking business of over 50% population of this country of over 1.2 billion people. Poor people need to be provided with access to financial products at low transaction cost. They need to be provided assistance on the demand side (in terms of financial awareness and literacy) as well as on the supply side (in the form of availability of customized financial products). Taking
Dr. (Smt.) Deepali Pant Joshi, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
One of the major challenges for next decade or more to banks in the country is to capture the banking business of over 50% population of this country of over 1.2 billion people. Poor people need to be provided with access to financial products at low transaction cost. They need to be provided assistance on the demand side (in terms of financial awareness and literacy) as well as on the supply side (in the form of availability of customized financial products). Taking
जाने 24, 2014
Non-Banking Finance Companies: Game Changers
Introduction The Indian financial sector consists of a wide variety of institutions which cater to different market segments. At the apex level are scheduled commercial banks which follow universal banking model. Next, there is the cooperative banking sector with two different strands. While the three Tier rural co-operative structure (State/District/grassroot level outfits), takes care predominantly of agriculture and allied activities; the urban co-operative banking
Shri P. Vijaya Bhaskar, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Introduction The Indian financial sector consists of a wide variety of institutions which cater to different market segments. At the apex level are scheduled commercial banks which follow universal banking model. Next, there is the cooperative banking sector with two different strands. While the three Tier rural co-operative structure (State/District/grassroot level outfits), takes care predominantly of agriculture and allied activities; the urban co-operative banking
जाने 20, 2014
Recent Global Developments: Implications for Debt Management in Emerging Markets and Developing Countries
A very good morning to all. A warm welcome to Governor, Central Bank of Afghanistan, Deputy Governors of Bhutan and Nepal, officials from Government of India, executives of SAARC Secretariat and member countries and my colleagues from the Reserve Bank of India to the beautiful city of Jaipur. My special welcome to chairpersons and speakers for having accepted our invitation to share their expertise/knowledge on different areas of debt management with all of us. 2. A l
Shri Harun R Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
A very good morning to all. A warm welcome to Governor, Central Bank of Afghanistan, Deputy Governors of Bhutan and Nepal, officials from Government of India, executives of SAARC Secretariat and member countries and my colleagues from the Reserve Bank of India to the beautiful city of Jaipur. My special welcome to chairpersons and speakers for having accepted our invitation to share their expertise/knowledge on different areas of debt management with all of us. 2. A l
जाने 15, 2014
Global Liquidity and Financial Contagion
I thank Mrs. Usha Thorat, Director, Centre for Advanced Financial Research and Learning (CAFRAL) for the opportunity of being a part of this very distinguished panel. With the “great moderation” of high growth and low inflation, consideration of liquidity almost fell off from the lexicon of central banks. Arguably, with central banks targeting interest rates, liquidity becomes endogenous. Of course, liquidity is the flip side of the same coin. If one were to target a
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
I thank Mrs. Usha Thorat, Director, Centre for Advanced Financial Research and Learning (CAFRAL) for the opportunity of being a part of this very distinguished panel. With the “great moderation” of high growth and low inflation, consideration of liquidity almost fell off from the lexicon of central banks. Arguably, with central banks targeting interest rates, liquidity becomes endogenous. Of course, liquidity is the flip side of the same coin. If one were to target a
जाने 13, 2014
Why is Recent Food Inflation in India so Persistent?
It is an honour for me to deliver this year’s Annual Lalit Doshi Memorial Lecture. I thank Principal Dr. Fr. Frazer Mascarenhas, Dr. Aditi Sawant and Ms. Nikita Kohli for this opportunity. The St. Xavier's College has the distinction of producing many leaders and intellectuals, and Lalit Doshi was a giant among them. He was an accomplished economic administrator and thinker. He made immense policy contributions to aid the industrial progress in our country, and in par
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
It is an honour for me to deliver this year’s Annual Lalit Doshi Memorial Lecture. I thank Principal Dr. Fr. Frazer Mascarenhas, Dr. Aditi Sawant and Ms. Nikita Kohli for this opportunity. The St. Xavier's College has the distinction of producing many leaders and intellectuals, and Lalit Doshi was a giant among them. He was an accomplished economic administrator and thinker. He made immense policy contributions to aid the industrial progress in our country, and in par
डिसें 26, 2013
Unconventional Monetary Policy: The Indian Experience with Crisis Response and Policy Exit
I thank Principal Uma Subramaniam for this opportunity to interact with you on unconventional monetary policy. The seminar is topical and timely. It is now 5 years since the collapse of the Lehman Brothers in September 2008, which evoked unprecedented monetary policy activism – both conventional and unconventional - across the advanced and emerging market economies (EMEs). It is for the first time on December 18, 2013 that the US Fed announced concrete measures to exi
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
I thank Principal Uma Subramaniam for this opportunity to interact with you on unconventional monetary policy. The seminar is topical and timely. It is now 5 years since the collapse of the Lehman Brothers in September 2008, which evoked unprecedented monetary policy activism – both conventional and unconventional - across the advanced and emerging market economies (EMEs). It is for the first time on December 18, 2013 that the US Fed announced concrete measures to exi
डिसें 19, 2013
Economic and Financial Developments in Mizoram
I am happy to be in this picturesque state of Mizoram, the land of rolling hills, valleys, rivers and lakes. The state has a strategic location as it shares much of its border with Bangladesh and Myanmar. It covers 0.6 per cent of the national geographic area and accounts for 0.1 per cent of national population. With second highest literacy rate in the country, the state has great potential for economic development. Access to finance is an important prerequisite for e
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
I am happy to be in this picturesque state of Mizoram, the land of rolling hills, valleys, rivers and lakes. The state has a strategic location as it shares much of its border with Bangladesh and Myanmar. It covers 0.6 per cent of the national geographic area and accounts for 0.1 per cent of national population. With second highest literacy rate in the country, the state has great potential for economic development. Access to finance is an important prerequisite for e
डिसें 13, 2013
NISM Conference on Ethics and Corporate Governance
Introduction At the outset, let me congratulate the organisers for this topical choice of subject, one which concerns us all. I thank Director, National Institute of Securities Markets, Dr.Sandip Ghose and the Institute of Company Secretaries for having me here and my dear friend, Prashant Saran, for that brilliant opening address, which quite sets the tone for this panel. Que Custodiet Ipso Custodes? Who will guard the guards ? Over the last two decades, corporate go
Dr. (Smt.) Deepali Pant Joshi, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Introduction At the outset, let me congratulate the organisers for this topical choice of subject, one which concerns us all. I thank Director, National Institute of Securities Markets, Dr.Sandip Ghose and the Institute of Company Secretaries for having me here and my dear friend, Prashant Saran, for that brilliant opening address, which quite sets the tone for this panel. Que Custodiet Ipso Custodes? Who will guard the guards ? Over the last two decades, corporate go
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