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ଅକ୍ଟୋବର 28, 2015
Whither the Co-operative Banking?
Dear Co-operators, I am thankful to the Maharashtra State Urban Co-operative Banks’ Federation for inviting me to this Seminar. The topic chosen for the Seminar is very contemporary. While I will certainly make a few points about it later, I would like to first discuss the current status of the urban co-operative banking in India, how it reached there, what recent initiatives the Reserve Bank has taken to strengthen the sector and what is the way forward. 2. The organ
Shri R. Gandhi, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Dear Co-operators, I am thankful to the Maharashtra State Urban Co-operative Banks’ Federation for inviting me to this Seminar. The topic chosen for the Seminar is very contemporary. While I will certainly make a few points about it later, I would like to first discuss the current status of the urban co-operative banking in India, how it reached there, what recent initiatives the Reserve Bank has taken to strengthen the sector and what is the way forward. 2. The organ
ଅକ୍ଟୋବର 06, 2015
Indian Banking Sector- A Regulatory Perspective
H.E. Shri Vijay Thakur Singh, Indian High Commissioner to Singapore; Smt. Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chairman, State Bank of India; Shri Piyush Gupta, Chief Executive Officer, DBS Group; Shri Ajay Kanwal, Regional CEO, ASEAN and South Asia, Standard Chartered; Shri Gunit Chadha, Member of Deutsche Bank Group Executive Committee, Co-CEO Asia Pacific, Deutsche Bank AG; Shri Rajiv Verma, CEO, HT Media Ltd; delegates at the Conference; ladies and gentlemen! 2. At the outset,
Shri S. S. Mundra, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
H.E. Shri Vijay Thakur Singh, Indian High Commissioner to Singapore; Smt. Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chairman, State Bank of India; Shri Piyush Gupta, Chief Executive Officer, DBS Group; Shri Ajay Kanwal, Regional CEO, ASEAN and South Asia, Standard Chartered; Shri Gunit Chadha, Member of Deutsche Bank Group Executive Committee, Co-CEO Asia Pacific, Deutsche Bank AG; Shri Rajiv Verma, CEO, HT Media Ltd; delegates at the Conference; ladies and gentlemen! 2. At the outset,
ସେପ୍ଟେମ୍ବର 18, 2015
Sustainable Growth in the Financial Sector: 2015
Coimbatore Krishnarao Prahalad was born in Tamil Nadu. One of nine children, he obtained an undergraduate degree in physics from the University of Madras and went on to a diploma at IIM, Ahmedabad as a member of the first graduating batch. He followed that with a DBA from Harvard Business School in 1975. Prahalad started his academic career at the University of Michigan in 1977, and in 1990, he and Gary Hamel co-authored an article in the Harvard Business Review title
Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Coimbatore Krishnarao Prahalad was born in Tamil Nadu. One of nine children, he obtained an undergraduate degree in physics from the University of Madras and went on to a diploma at IIM, Ahmedabad as a member of the first graduating batch. He followed that with a DBA from Harvard Business School in 1975. Prahalad started his academic career at the University of Michigan in 1977, and in 1990, he and Gary Hamel co-authored an article in the Harvard Business Review title
ସେପ୍ଟେମ୍ବର 16, 2015
Financing India’s Growth - Challenges and Way Ahead
Shri Yaduvendra Mathur, Chairman & Managing Director, Export Import Bank of India; Shri Sunil Srivastava, Dy Managing Director, State Bank of India; Shri Alok Shriram, President , PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI); Shri Sanjeev Gupta, Chairman, Banking Committee, PHDCCI; delegates to the Summit; members of the print and electronic media; ladies and gentlemen! I am grateful to the PHD Chamber for inviting me to deliver the keynote address on a very impo
Shri S. S. Mundra, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri Yaduvendra Mathur, Chairman & Managing Director, Export Import Bank of India; Shri Sunil Srivastava, Dy Managing Director, State Bank of India; Shri Alok Shriram, President , PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI); Shri Sanjeev Gupta, Chairman, Banking Committee, PHDCCI; delegates to the Summit; members of the print and electronic media; ladies and gentlemen! I am grateful to the PHD Chamber for inviting me to deliver the keynote address on a very impo
ସେପ୍ଟେମ୍ବର 15, 2015
Asset Reconstruction and NPA Management in India
Ladies and Gentlemen, Very Good Morning. 2. It is indeed a pleasure to be present here and interact with you on the important issue of management of non-performing assets in India. Such events are quite important especially when there is a surge in stressed assets in banking in the recent times. Current Position 3. However, if we look a little far back, the asset quality of the Indian banking system was not like this; it had actually been improving significantly since
Shri R. Gandhi, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Ladies and Gentlemen, Very Good Morning. 2. It is indeed a pleasure to be present here and interact with you on the important issue of management of non-performing assets in India. Such events are quite important especially when there is a surge in stressed assets in banking in the recent times. Current Position 3. However, if we look a little far back, the asset quality of the Indian banking system was not like this; it had actually been improving significantly since
ସେପ୍ଟେମ୍ବର 09, 2015
Financial Consumer (Depositor) Protection – Reflections on Some Lingering Questions
At the outset, let me express my pleasure at being here today with you on the occasion of the M R Pai Memorial Lecture; it is my proud honour to have presented the Eleventh M R Pai Memorial award to Madam Smt K J Udeshi, former Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank and former Chairperson, Banking Codes and Standards Board of India (BCSBI). It is normal for teachers to be presenting awards and prizes to their students and wards; but it is a strange thing for a student to prese
Shri R. Gandhi, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
At the outset, let me express my pleasure at being here today with you on the occasion of the M R Pai Memorial Lecture; it is my proud honour to have presented the Eleventh M R Pai Memorial award to Madam Smt K J Udeshi, former Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank and former Chairperson, Banking Codes and Standards Board of India (BCSBI). It is normal for teachers to be presenting awards and prizes to their students and wards; but it is a strange thing for a student to prese
ସେପ୍ଟେମ୍ବର 04, 2015
Basel III Implementation- Challenges for Indian banking system
I am indeed privileged to be sharing the dais with stalwarts and thank ASSOCHAM for giving me this opportunity to speak on challenges in implementing Basel III in India. 2. Basel III framework was basically the response of the global banking regulators to deal with the factors, more specifically those relating to the banking system that led to the global economic crisis or the great recession. In the advanced economies, there was a huge fiscal cost for protecting the
Shri N.S. Vishwanathan, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
I am indeed privileged to be sharing the dais with stalwarts and thank ASSOCHAM for giving me this opportunity to speak on challenges in implementing Basel III in India. 2. Basel III framework was basically the response of the global banking regulators to deal with the factors, more specifically those relating to the banking system that led to the global economic crisis or the great recession. In the advanced economies, there was a huge fiscal cost for protecting the
ଅଗଷ୍ଟ 25, 2015
Financial Market Regulation in India – Looking Back, Looking Ahead
Mr. Jiri Rusnok, Former Prime Minister & Member of the Board of the Czech National Bank; Dr. M. Venkatachalam, Charge d’Affairs Indian Embassy, Prague; Mr. N. S. Venkatesh, Chairman FIMMDA; Mr. Pradeep Madhav, PDAI; distinguished panelists and all the delegates. It gives me great pleasure to be delivering the keynote address for the FIMMDA – PDAI Annual Conference in this culturally rich, historically vibrant, naturally blessed city of Prague which still maintains
Shri Harun R Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Jiri Rusnok, Former Prime Minister & Member of the Board of the Czech National Bank; Dr. M. Venkatachalam, Charge d’Affairs Indian Embassy, Prague; Mr. N. S. Venkatesh, Chairman FIMMDA; Mr. Pradeep Madhav, PDAI; distinguished panelists and all the delegates. It gives me great pleasure to be delivering the keynote address for the FIMMDA – PDAI Annual Conference in this culturally rich, historically vibrant, naturally blessed city of Prague which still maintains
ଅଗଷ୍ଟ 25, 2015
Disruptive Innovation and Inclusive Growth – Some Random Thoughts
Friends, Disruptive Innovation 2. By this time, I am sure, you all have heard any number of times through these two days what a disruptive innovation is. Let me make you hear that one more time that it is an innovation that helps create a new market and value network and eventually disrupts an existing market and value network over a few years, displacing an earlier technology. 3. The theory of disruptive innovation was invented by Clayton Christensen, of Harvard Busi
Shri R. Gandhi, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Friends, Disruptive Innovation 2. By this time, I am sure, you all have heard any number of times through these two days what a disruptive innovation is. Let me make you hear that one more time that it is an innovation that helps create a new market and value network and eventually disrupts an existing market and value network over a few years, displacing an earlier technology. 3. The theory of disruptive innovation was invented by Clayton Christensen, of Harvard Busi
ଅଗଷ୍ଟ 24, 2015
Strong Sustainable Growth for the Indian Economy
We live in an increasingly uncertain world. Seven years after the financial crisis, advanced economies are still growing slowly, while a number of emerging economies are experiencing difficulty as the old export-led growth model flounders. In this environment, there is both challenge and opportunity. Challenge because the world will not provide the strong and supportive growth environment we had in the last decade, opportunity because global capital is looking for inv
Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
We live in an increasingly uncertain world. Seven years after the financial crisis, advanced economies are still growing slowly, while a number of emerging economies are experiencing difficulty as the old export-led growth model flounders. In this environment, there is both challenge and opportunity. Challenge because the world will not provide the strong and supportive growth environment we had in the last decade, opportunity because global capital is looking for inv
ଅଗଷ୍ଟ 12, 2015
Financing for Infrastructure: Current Issues & Emerging Challenges
Smt. Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chairman, State Bank of India Group, Shri V G Kannan, Managing Director, State Bank of India, Shri Praveen Gupta, MD & CEO SBICAP, Shri Abhay Chaudhari, President & COO, SBICAP, Shri Supratim Sarkar, Executive Vice President, SBICAP, esteemed guest speakers, colleagues and friends from SBI & SBICAP and participants. It gives me immense pleasure to deliver the keynote address in this wonderful setting where the annual conclave o
Shri Harun R Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Smt. Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chairman, State Bank of India Group, Shri V G Kannan, Managing Director, State Bank of India, Shri Praveen Gupta, MD & CEO SBICAP, Shri Abhay Chaudhari, President & COO, SBICAP, Shri Supratim Sarkar, Executive Vice President, SBICAP, esteemed guest speakers, colleagues and friends from SBI & SBICAP and participants. It gives me immense pleasure to deliver the keynote address in this wonderful setting where the annual conclave o
ଅଗଷ୍ଟ 10, 2015
Strong Financial Services Sector: Imperative for Sustainable Growth
Good Morning to you all! I am pleased to be here this morning to speak to the delegates of this International Conference and I thank ICAI for providing me this opportunity. As you all know, the theme of this morning’s session is “Financial Services Sector- Agenda for Sustainable Growth” and as somebody who has spent his entire professional life in the banking sector - first as a commercial banker and now as a Central banker, I would speak with a particular emphasis on
Shri S. S. Mundra, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Good Morning to you all! I am pleased to be here this morning to speak to the delegates of this International Conference and I thank ICAI for providing me this opportunity. As you all know, the theme of this morning’s session is “Financial Services Sector- Agenda for Sustainable Growth” and as somebody who has spent his entire professional life in the banking sector - first as a commercial banker and now as a Central banker, I would speak with a particular emphasis on
ଅଗଷ୍ଟ 03, 2015
IT Governance and IT Strategy: Board’s Eye View
Dr. A. Ramasastri, Director, Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT), Prof. Sivakumaran, co-ordinator of the programme, participating Directors from banks, faculty of IDRBT, ladies and gentlemen. I am glad to be in the midst of this distinguished gathering to take part in the valedictory session on the programme on 'IT Governance for Directors of Banks'. I thank IDRBT for arranging this topical seminar, which I believe, will greatly contri
Shri Harun R Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Dr. A. Ramasastri, Director, Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT), Prof. Sivakumaran, co-ordinator of the programme, participating Directors from banks, faculty of IDRBT, ladies and gentlemen. I am glad to be in the midst of this distinguished gathering to take part in the valedictory session on the programme on 'IT Governance for Directors of Banks'. I thank IDRBT for arranging this topical seminar, which I believe, will greatly contri
ଜୁଲାଇ 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
ଜୁଲାଇ 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
ଜୁନ 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
ଜୁନ 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
ଜୁନ 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,
ଜୁନ 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
ମଇ 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
ମଇ 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
ମଇ 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
ମଇ 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
ଅପ୍ରେଲ 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
ଅପ୍ରେଲ 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
ଅପ୍ରେଲ 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
ଅପ୍ରେଲ 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
ମାର୍ଚ୍ଚ 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
ମାର୍ଚ୍ଚ 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
ମାର୍ଚ୍ଚ 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
ମାର୍ଚ୍ଚ 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
ମାର୍ଚ୍ଚ 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
ମାର୍ଚ୍ଚ 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
ଫେବୃଆରୀ 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
ଫେବୃଆରୀ 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
ଫେବୃଆରୀ 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
ଫେବୃଆରୀ 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
ଫେବୃଆରୀ 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
ଫେବୃଆରୀ 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
ଜାନୁଆରୀ 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
ଜାନୁଆରୀ 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
ଜାନୁଆରୀ 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
ଜାନୁଆରୀ 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
ଜାନୁଆରୀ 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
ଡିସେମ୍ବର 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
ଡିସେମ୍ବର 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
ନଭେମ୍ବର 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
ନଭେମ୍ବର 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,
ନଭେମ୍ବର 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
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