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ਦਸੰ 18, 2008
The Global Financial Turmoil and Challenges for the Indian Economy
It is my pleasure to be here this evening and to be able to share my thoughts with an exclusive gathering of bankers. Since this is an in-house meeting and we are professional colleagues, I propose to be frank and forthright. I am glad to know that the Bankers' Club in Kolkata has been recently revived and is engaged in promoting professional interaction within the banking community. 2. The global financial crisis is now the staple of front page news. Banks around the
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
It is my pleasure to be here this evening and to be able to share my thoughts with an exclusive gathering of bankers. Since this is an in-house meeting and we are professional colleagues, I propose to be frank and forthright. I am glad to know that the Bankers' Club in Kolkata has been recently revived and is engaged in promoting professional interaction within the banking community. 2. The global financial crisis is now the staple of front page news. Banks around the
ਦਸੰ 04, 2008
Mitigating Spillovers and Contagion Lessons from the Global Financial Crisis
1. On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, it is my pleasure and privilege to welcome all of you international delegates to India, to this wonderful city of Hyderabad, and to this RBI-BIS Seminar on "Mitigating Spillovers and Contagion - Lessons from the Global Financial Crisis". Seminar Context 2. This seminar is the second successive BIS seminar to be organised by the RBI, and marks an important milestone in the intellectual collaboration between the Bank for Intern
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, it is my pleasure and privilege to welcome all of you international delegates to India, to this wonderful city of Hyderabad, and to this RBI-BIS Seminar on "Mitigating Spillovers and Contagion - Lessons from the Global Financial Crisis". Seminar Context 2. This seminar is the second successive BIS seminar to be organised by the RBI, and marks an important milestone in the intellectual collaboration between the Bank for Intern
ਨਵੰ 25, 2008
Contemporary International and Domestic Banking Developments and the Emerging Challenges
Dear Friends, I am delighted to be here this evening at the meeting of the Bankers’ Club, Kolkata, which, I understand, is in the process of reactivating itself to provide a vibrant professional platform to the bankers for an ongoing exchange of views on the areas of functional and contemporary relevance to the banking community. I am grateful to the organisers for affording me this opportunity to be with this august audience and to share some my thoughts on the very
Shri V. Leeladhar, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Dear Friends, I am delighted to be here this evening at the meeting of the Bankers’ Club, Kolkata, which, I understand, is in the process of reactivating itself to provide a vibrant professional platform to the bankers for an ongoing exchange of views on the areas of functional and contemporary relevance to the banking community. I am grateful to the organisers for affording me this opportunity to be with this august audience and to share some my thoughts on the very
ਨਵੰ 21, 2008
V K Sharma: Genesis, Diagnosis and Prognosis of the Current Global Financial Crisis
I heartily welcome you all to the Senior Management Conference 2008. As at the time of the last Senior Management Conference, the now 14-month old, and still ongoing, global financial market convulsion, with no hint even now of its cataclysmic denouement, and its recent direct outcome, the widespread global economic slowdown, provide, again, the perfect backdrop, and contextual topicality, to this year's conference theme "Financial Sector Development in India: Agenda
Shri V.K. Sharma, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
I heartily welcome you all to the Senior Management Conference 2008. As at the time of the last Senior Management Conference, the now 14-month old, and still ongoing, global financial market convulsion, with no hint even now of its cataclysmic denouement, and its recent direct outcome, the widespread global economic slowdown, provide, again, the perfect backdrop, and contextual topicality, to this year's conference theme "Financial Sector Development in India: Agenda
ਅਕਤੂ 12, 2008
Lessons from the Global Financial Crisis with special reference to Emerging Market Economies and India
1. Since the collapse of the leading US investment banks in August-September 2008, there has been a breakdown of trust in inter-bank and inter-institutional lending. Given that this kind of extreme risk perception will be reversed only slowly, the full resolution of the crisis will inevitably take time. 2. Additionally, there is the problem of contagion – across markets, across institutions and across countries. Each day, there is news of the crisis spreading to a new
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. Since the collapse of the leading US investment banks in August-September 2008, there has been a breakdown of trust in inter-bank and inter-institutional lending. Given that this kind of extreme risk perception will be reversed only slowly, the full resolution of the crisis will inevitably take time. 2. Additionally, there is the problem of contagion – across markets, across institutions and across countries. Each day, there is news of the crisis spreading to a new
ਅਕਤੂ 10, 2008
Global Financial Crisis and Key Risks: Impact on India and Asia (Updated on October 27, 2008)
The turmoil in the international financial markets of advanced economies, that started around mid-2007, has exacerbated substantially since August 2008. The financial market crisis has led to the collapse of major financial institutions and is now beginning to impact the real economy in the advanced economies. As this crisis is unfolding, credit markets appear to be drying up in the developed world. With the substantive increase in financial globalisation, how much wi
Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
The turmoil in the international financial markets of advanced economies, that started around mid-2007, has exacerbated substantially since August 2008. The financial market crisis has led to the collapse of major financial institutions and is now beginning to impact the real economy in the advanced economies. As this crisis is unfolding, credit markets appear to be drying up in the developed world. With the substantive increase in financial globalisation, how much wi
ਸਤੰ 12, 2008
Financial Inclusion and Information Technology
It is indeed very heartening to be here at this WIPRO-NDTV Convergence Conference on ‘Vision 2020 - Indian Financial Services Sector’. I thank the organizers for inviting me here today. Introduction 2. The banking system has grown enormously in the last five years keeping pace with and in some cases leading the country’s remarkable economic growth. Simultaneously, the banking system has improved its strength, efficiency and resilience. There have also been significant
Smt. Usha Thorat, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
It is indeed very heartening to be here at this WIPRO-NDTV Convergence Conference on ‘Vision 2020 - Indian Financial Services Sector’. I thank the organizers for inviting me here today. Introduction 2. The banking system has grown enormously in the last five years keeping pace with and in some cases leading the country’s remarkable economic growth. Simultaneously, the banking system has improved its strength, efficiency and resilience. There have also been significant
ਅਗ 29, 2008
Remarks by Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, on the launch of currency futures
Honourable Finance Minister, Chairman SEBI Shri Bhave, Chairman NSE, Shri Mathur, MD & CEO NSE, Shri Ravi Narain, DMD, NSE Smt. Chitra Ramakrishnan, ladies and gentlemen. </font>2. We are gathered here to mark an event of great significance in the context of Indian financial markets. This event is in fulfillment of the announcement made by the Hon. Finance Minister as part of the Budget Speech in February 2008. It may be recalled that the preparatory work in
Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Honourable Finance Minister, Chairman SEBI Shri Bhave, Chairman NSE, Shri Mathur, MD & CEO NSE, Shri Ravi Narain, DMD, NSE Smt. Chitra Ramakrishnan, ladies and gentlemen. </font>2. We are gathered here to mark an event of great significance in the context of Indian financial markets. This event is in fulfillment of the announcement made by the Hon. Finance Minister as part of the Budget Speech in February 2008. It may be recalled that the preparatory work in
ਅਗ 04, 2008
The Indian Banking Industry – A Retrospect of Select Aspects
Dear Friends, It is my pleasure to be here on the occasion of the birth centenary celebrations of late Shri M. Ct. M. Chidambaram Chettyar. I am thankful to the organisers for affording me this opportunity to share some of my thoughts with this august audience. As you all know, Shri Chettyar was the visionary founder of the Indian Overseas Bank. He established the bank in the pre-independence era in the February 1937, when the banking industry in the country was indee
Shri V. Leeladhar, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Dear Friends, It is my pleasure to be here on the occasion of the birth centenary celebrations of late Shri M. Ct. M. Chidambaram Chettyar. I am thankful to the organisers for affording me this opportunity to share some of my thoughts with this august audience. As you all know, Shri Chettyar was the visionary founder of the Indian Overseas Bank. He established the bank in the pre-independence era in the February 1937, when the banking industry in the country was indee
ਅਗ 01, 2008
Payment and Settlement System in India
Dear Friends, It is my pleasure to be here with you this afternoon at this important conclave, which seeks to articulate the vision of Indian banking in 2010. I am thankful to the organisers for affording me this opportunity to be here today and share some of my thoughts with this august audience. The Indian banking system has come a long way, particularly during the last couple of decades and continues to evolve in a myriad of ways. While, no doubt, the future contou
Shri V. Leeladhar, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Dear Friends, It is my pleasure to be here with you this afternoon at this important conclave, which seeks to articulate the vision of Indian banking in 2010. I am thankful to the organisers for affording me this opportunity to be here today and share some of my thoughts with this august audience. The Indian banking system has come a long way, particularly during the last couple of decades and continues to evolve in a myriad of ways. While, no doubt, the future contou
ਜੁਲਾ 04, 2008
Global Financial Turbulence and Financial Sector in India: A Practitioner’s Perspective
Madam Chairperson, Governor Williams, and friends, At the outset I would like to thank The Initiative for Policy Dialogue, and Professors Stiglitz, Griffith-Jones, and Ocampo for providing me this opportunity to participate and incidentally share my thoughts on the recent developments in the global financial markets and its implications for both the developing and the developed countries. My presentation will initially provide a broad overview of the global developmen
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Madam Chairperson, Governor Williams, and friends, At the outset I would like to thank The Initiative for Policy Dialogue, and Professors Stiglitz, Griffith-Jones, and Ocampo for providing me this opportunity to participate and incidentally share my thoughts on the recent developments in the global financial markets and its implications for both the developing and the developed countries. My presentation will initially provide a broad overview of the global developmen
ਜੁਲਾ 02, 2008
Monetary and Regulatory Policies: How to Get the Balance with Markets Right
Chairman Jean-Pierre Roth, Governor Meirelles, distinguished economist Bill White, fellow governors and friends. It was a treat to listen to Edward Lord George’s wonderful and erudite lecture on the ‘Approach to Macroeconomic Management – How it has evolved’ and Sir Andrew Crockett’s comments, as Chairman, on Lord George’s Per Jacobson lecture and also on Lord George - “Steady Eddie” as he is warmly described. The Reserve Bank of India considers both of them as our sp
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Chairman Jean-Pierre Roth, Governor Meirelles, distinguished economist Bill White, fellow governors and friends. It was a treat to listen to Edward Lord George’s wonderful and erudite lecture on the ‘Approach to Macroeconomic Management – How it has evolved’ and Sir Andrew Crockett’s comments, as Chairman, on Lord George’s Per Jacobson lecture and also on Lord George - “Steady Eddie” as he is warmly described. The Reserve Bank of India considers both of them as our sp
ਜੂਨ 27, 2008
The Virtues and Vices of Talking About Monetary Policy: Some Comments
Governor Yilmaz, Professor Alan Blinder, Professor Benjamin Friedman, fellow-Governors, and distinguished academics, I am honoured by the invitation from the Bank for International Settlements to be a discussant, for a Paper by the eminent and respected scholar, Professor Alan Blinder. It is virtually impossible to add value to the comprehensive and incisive analysis of the subject in the Paper, which is on a subject of great relevance to central bankers. My comments
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Governor Yilmaz, Professor Alan Blinder, Professor Benjamin Friedman, fellow-Governors, and distinguished academics, I am honoured by the invitation from the Bank for International Settlements to be a discussant, for a Paper by the eminent and respected scholar, Professor Alan Blinder. It is virtually impossible to add value to the comprehensive and incisive analysis of the subject in the Paper, which is on a subject of great relevance to central bankers. My comments
ਜੂਨ 19, 2008
Fiscal Policy and Economic Reforms
Respected Professor Govinda Rao and distinguished scholars, I am honoured by my friend, Prof. Govinda Rao’s, kind invitation to me to visit the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP). I had the opportunity of working very closely with the NIPFP on several occasions. Apart from my personal affinity to the NIPFP, there is a close relationship between the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the NIPFP, from an institutional point of view also. For instance, P
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Respected Professor Govinda Rao and distinguished scholars, I am honoured by my friend, Prof. Govinda Rao’s, kind invitation to me to visit the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP). I had the opportunity of working very closely with the NIPFP on several occasions. Apart from my personal affinity to the NIPFP, there is a close relationship between the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the NIPFP, from an institutional point of view also. For instance, P
ਜੂਨ 05, 2008
Agriculture: Emerging Issues and Possible Approaches
His Excellency, the Governor of Andhra Pradesh and the Chancellor of Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU), Shri Narayan Datt Tiwari garu; Vice Chancellor, ANGRAU, Dr. P. Raghava Reddy garu; Members of the Board of Management of ANGRAU; Registrar of ANGRAU; Horticultural University Vice Chancellor, Dr. S.D. Sikhamani garu; Members of the Academic Council of Agriculture and Home Science Faculties; dear students and staff of this university, respected pare
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
His Excellency, the Governor of Andhra Pradesh and the Chancellor of Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU), Shri Narayan Datt Tiwari garu; Vice Chancellor, ANGRAU, Dr. P. Raghava Reddy garu; Members of the Board of Management of ANGRAU; Registrar of ANGRAU; Horticultural University Vice Chancellor, Dr. S.D. Sikhamani garu; Members of the Academic Council of Agriculture and Home Science Faculties; dear students and staff of this university, respected pare
ਜੂਨ 02, 2008
Inclusive financial system for the aged
Changing Contours of Indian Population India, the seventh largest country in size, continues to occupy the second largest populated country after China. The aged population in India (i.e. over 60 years) that stood at 84.7 million (7.5 per cent) in 2005 is expected to rise to 141 million (10.2 per cent) by 2020 and thereafter reach 194 million (13 per cent) in 2030. Even though income levels are going up and poverty declining, it can be reasonably expected that a signi
Smt. Usha Thorat, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Changing Contours of Indian Population India, the seventh largest country in size, continues to occupy the second largest populated country after China. The aged population in India (i.e. over 60 years) that stood at 84.7 million (7.5 per cent) in 2005 is expected to rise to 141 million (10.2 per cent) by 2020 and thereafter reach 194 million (13 per cent) in 2030. Even though income levels are going up and poverty declining, it can be reasonably expected that a signi
ਜੂਨ 02, 2008
Ensuring Dignity for Indian Customer : Task Ahead for Indian Banks
Ladies and gentlemen, It gives me great pleasure to be amidst my banker friends on the occasion of IBA’s 61st AGM The activities of the IBA have grown in diversity and scale in the recent period, not in small measure due to the dynamic leadership of CEO Mr Sinor, who I understood was to have demitted office on 31st May, but I believe has been persuaded by the Chairman to continue for a while. Chairman Mr Rao, Deputy Chairmen Mr Khandelwal, Mr Narayanswami and Mr Nayar
Smt. Usha Thorat, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Ladies and gentlemen, It gives me great pleasure to be amidst my banker friends on the occasion of IBA’s 61st AGM The activities of the IBA have grown in diversity and scale in the recent period, not in small measure due to the dynamic leadership of CEO Mr Sinor, who I understood was to have demitted office on 31st May, but I believe has been persuaded by the Chairman to continue for a while. Chairman Mr Rao, Deputy Chairmen Mr Khandelwal, Mr Narayanswami and Mr Nayar
ਮਈ 20, 2008
Indian Economy: Prospects for Growth with Stability
Mr. Gopinath Pillai, Chairman, Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS); Mr. Heng Swee Keat, Managing Director, Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS); Dr. Jaishankar, Honorable High Commissioner; and distinguished friends. I deeply appreciate the invitation from the ISAS to address this august gathering of policy makers, eminent academics, and market participants of Singapore. Singapore is an important financial center of the world and a very special partner for India,
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Gopinath Pillai, Chairman, Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS); Mr. Heng Swee Keat, Managing Director, Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS); Dr. Jaishankar, Honorable High Commissioner; and distinguished friends. I deeply appreciate the invitation from the ISAS to address this august gathering of policy makers, eminent academics, and market participants of Singapore. Singapore is an important financial center of the world and a very special partner for India,
ਅਪ੍ਰੈ 19, 2008
The Role of Fiscal and Monetary Policies in Sustaining Growth with Stability in India
Rakesh Mohan* The performance of the Indian economy in recent years has attracted increasing international interest. This conference is therefore a timely one to take stock of what has happened and to also deepen our understanding of the policies and processes that have led to the current trends. This paper focuses on the role of fiscal and monetary policies in the evolution of the Indian economy over the years, with particular attention being given to the reforms und
Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Rakesh Mohan* The performance of the Indian economy in recent years has attracted increasing international interest. This conference is therefore a timely one to take stock of what has happened and to also deepen our understanding of the policies and processes that have led to the current trends. This paper focuses on the role of fiscal and monetary policies in the evolution of the Indian economy over the years, with particular attention being given to the reforms und
ਅਪ੍ਰੈ 17, 2008
Consolidation in the Indian Financial Sector
Dear Friends, It is my pleasure to be here with you this morning on the occasion of International Banking & Finance Conference 2008 of the Indian Merchants’ Chamber. I am grateful to the organisers for having afforded me this valuable opportunity to address this august audience and share some of my thoughts on the subject of consolidation in the Indian financial sector. The Chamber has indeed come a long way since its establishment in the pre-independence days in
Shri V. Leeladhar, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Dear Friends, It is my pleasure to be here with you this morning on the occasion of International Banking & Finance Conference 2008 of the Indian Merchants’ Chamber. I am grateful to the organisers for having afforded me this valuable opportunity to address this august audience and share some of my thoughts on the subject of consolidation in the Indian financial sector. The Chamber has indeed come a long way since its establishment in the pre-independence days in
ਅਪ੍ਰੈ 16, 2008
India : The Global Partner
Dean Coatsworth, Professor Bhagwati, Professor Radon, students, faculty and alumni of Columbia University, and members of the wider New York City Community. I am grateful to President Bollinger for extending me an invitation to participate in the prestigious World Leaders Forum at the Low Memorial Library. Distinguished past speakers at the Forum include, I am informed, President Clinton, President Putin, The Dalai Lama and Noble laureate Joseph Stiglitz. I am greatly
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Dean Coatsworth, Professor Bhagwati, Professor Radon, students, faculty and alumni of Columbia University, and members of the wider New York City Community. I am grateful to President Bollinger for extending me an invitation to participate in the prestigious World Leaders Forum at the Low Memorial Library. Distinguished past speakers at the Forum include, I am informed, President Clinton, President Putin, The Dalai Lama and Noble laureate Joseph Stiglitz. I am greatly
ਅਪ੍ਰੈ 15, 2008
Government-owned Investment Vehicles and Capital Flows: Indian Perspective
Chairman Bill Rhodes, distinguished speakers and fellow participants, I am thankful to the organisers for inviting me to participate in the Roundtable on a subject of great contemporary relevance. The invite has provoked me to deliberate on the subject, hear distinguished speakers and also meet here to interact with friends. We know that government-owned investment vehicles (GIVs), also referred to as Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs), existed for long but they have acqui
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Chairman Bill Rhodes, distinguished speakers and fellow participants, I am thankful to the organisers for inviting me to participate in the Roundtable on a subject of great contemporary relevance. The invite has provoked me to deliberate on the subject, hear distinguished speakers and also meet here to interact with friends. We know that government-owned investment vehicles (GIVs), also referred to as Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs), existed for long but they have acqui
ਅਪ੍ਰੈ 10, 2008
Banks' Relationship with Customers - Evolving Perspectives
I feel it a privilege to be associated with today's function as a tribute to the late Mr. M.R.Pai, the doyen of consumer activism in India. He successfully championed the cause of consumers, particularly bank depositors, during a different economic setting when the institutional dynamics were different, particularly for the public sector, and customer as a generic entity had not acquired the high pedestal in public discourses and management meetings. Times have change
Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I feel it a privilege to be associated with today's function as a tribute to the late Mr. M.R.Pai, the doyen of consumer activism in India. He successfully championed the cause of consumers, particularly bank depositors, during a different economic setting when the institutional dynamics were different, particularly for the public sector, and customer as a generic entity had not acquired the high pedestal in public discourses and management meetings. Times have change
ਮਾਰਚ 31, 2008
The Indian Economy and the Reserve Bank of India: Random Thoughts
Shri Johny Joseph, Shri Kale and friends,I am grateful to the organisers for bestowing on me the honour of delivering the prestigious Yeshwantrao Chavan Memorial Lecture 2007-08. I must compliment the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), Maharashtra Branch, for organising the Memorial Lecture. By accepting this invitation, I am also acknowledging a debt of gratitude to IIPA. I am a Life Member of IIPA. While doing research for Ph.D in 1960s, I extensively
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri Johny Joseph, Shri Kale and friends,I am grateful to the organisers for bestowing on me the honour of delivering the prestigious Yeshwantrao Chavan Memorial Lecture 2007-08. I must compliment the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), Maharashtra Branch, for organising the Memorial Lecture. By accepting this invitation, I am also acknowledging a debt of gratitude to IIPA. I am a Life Member of IIPA. While doing research for Ph.D in 1960s, I extensively
ਮਾਰਚ 28, 2008
Innovation and Growth: Role of the Financial Sector
‘Accelerating productivity growth entails a matching acceleration in the potential output of goods and services and a corresponding rise in the real incomes available to purchase the new output. The problem is that the pickup in productivity tends to create even greater increases in aggregate demand than potential aggregate supply’—Alan Greenspan‘Whatever the supply side may have in store, delivering low and stable inflation—and being expected to do so—is how monetary
Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
‘Accelerating productivity growth entails a matching acceleration in the potential output of goods and services and a corresponding rise in the real incomes available to purchase the new output. The problem is that the pickup in productivity tends to create even greater increases in aggregate demand than potential aggregate supply’—Alan Greenspan‘Whatever the supply side may have in store, delivering low and stable inflation—and being expected to do so—is how monetary
ਮਾਰਚ 07, 2008
Financial Globalisation, Growth and Stability: An Indian Perspective
Chairman Nout Wellink, Governor Noyer, distinguished academics and fellow central bankers,I am thankful to the Banque de France for giving me this opportunity to participate in the International Symposium on "Globalisation, Inflation and Monetary Policy". I will present some of the aspects of the Indian experience on the subject and conclude by briefly flagging select issues in the light of recent global developments. Financial Sector Reforms In India, reforms to impr
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Chairman Nout Wellink, Governor Noyer, distinguished academics and fellow central bankers,I am thankful to the Banque de France for giving me this opportunity to participate in the International Symposium on "Globalisation, Inflation and Monetary Policy". I will present some of the aspects of the Indian experience on the subject and conclude by briefly flagging select issues in the light of recent global developments. Financial Sector Reforms In India, reforms to impr
ਫ਼ਰ 28, 2008
Inclusive Growth - The Role of Banks in Emerging Economies
Ladies and Gentlemen,I am delighted to be here in Colombo and honoured by the invitation of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka to deliver this year’s ‘Independence Commemoration Lecture’. It is my proud privilege to join the illustrious list of previous speakers, who have added laurels to this prestigious lecture series. Today, I would like to share with you India’s experiences on ‘Inclusive Growth’ - a topic which is both current and close to the hearts of public policyma
Smt. Usha Thorat, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Ladies and Gentlemen,I am delighted to be here in Colombo and honoured by the invitation of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka to deliver this year’s ‘Independence Commemoration Lecture’. It is my proud privilege to join the illustrious list of previous speakers, who have added laurels to this prestigious lecture series. Today, I would like to share with you India’s experiences on ‘Inclusive Growth’ - a topic which is both current and close to the hearts of public policyma
ਫ਼ਰ 14, 2008
The Growth Record of the Indian Economy, 1950-2008: A Story of Sustained Savings and Investment
Rakesh Mohan* I deem it a real privilege to visit the Institute of Economic Growth to deliver the keynote address at this prestigious conference on growth and macroeconomic issues and challenges in India. I am particularly happy that this Conference is being organised by the Institute as a part of its Golden Jubilee celebrations. The Institute has established a long and creditable track record of contributing to economic research consistently over its 50 years history
Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Rakesh Mohan* I deem it a real privilege to visit the Institute of Economic Growth to deliver the keynote address at this prestigious conference on growth and macroeconomic issues and challenges in India. I am particularly happy that this Conference is being organised by the Institute as a part of its Golden Jubilee celebrations. The Institute has established a long and creditable track record of contributing to economic research consistently over its 50 years history
ਫ਼ਰ 01, 2008
Capital Flows to India
Rakesh Mohan* Introduction In most of the period since the mid-1990s, external sector developments in India have been marked by strong capital flows. Capital flows to India, which were earlier mainly confined to small official concessional finance, gained momentum from the 1990s after the initiation of economic reforms. Apart from increase in size, capital flows to India have undergone a compositional shift from predominantly official and private debt flows to non-deb
Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Rakesh Mohan* Introduction In most of the period since the mid-1990s, external sector developments in India have been marked by strong capital flows. Capital flows to India, which were earlier mainly confined to small official concessional finance, gained momentum from the 1990s after the initiation of economic reforms. Apart from increase in size, capital flows to India have undergone a compositional shift from predominantly official and private debt flows to non-deb
ਜਨ 27, 2008
Financial Markets in India Recent Developments and Challenges
Shyamala Gopinath It gives me great pleasure to be with you today at the 9th Annual Conference of Fixed Income Money Market and Derivatives Association (FIMMDA) jointly organised with the Primary Dealers Association of India (PDAI). FIMMDA and PDAI have an important role to play in the development of our debt markets. I am happy to say, these industry bodies have been providing valuable inputs to us, in the Reserve Bank of India in our endeavour to develop our markets
Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shyamala Gopinath It gives me great pleasure to be with you today at the 9th Annual Conference of Fixed Income Money Market and Derivatives Association (FIMMDA) jointly organised with the Primary Dealers Association of India (PDAI). FIMMDA and PDAI have an important role to play in the development of our debt markets. I am happy to say, these industry bodies have been providing valuable inputs to us, in the Reserve Bank of India in our endeavour to develop our markets
ਜਨ 21, 2008
Development through Planning, Markets or De-centralisation
Prof. Bhole, Seminar Convenor, Prof. Juzer Vasi, Meenakshi Gupta, Prof. Ramnathan, other distinguished invitees, Prof Narayanan, participants of the seminar, ladies and gentlemen, It gives me great pleasure to inaugurate the seminar on, 'Development through Planning, Markets or De-centralisation' during the Golden Jubilee of IIT. The subject of the present seminar is extremely important at the present stage of Indian economic development. This three-day seminar I am s
Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Prof. Bhole, Seminar Convenor, Prof. Juzer Vasi, Meenakshi Gupta, Prof. Ramnathan, other distinguished invitees, Prof Narayanan, participants of the seminar, ladies and gentlemen, It gives me great pleasure to inaugurate the seminar on, 'Development through Planning, Markets or De-centralisation' during the Golden Jubilee of IIT. The subject of the present seminar is extremely important at the present stage of Indian economic development. This three-day seminar I am s
ਜਨ 03, 2008
Some Comments on Macro-Stability in Indian Economy
Professor Nachane, Professor Radhakrishna, distinguished academics and friends, I am thankful to Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR) for granting me the honour of releasing the India Development Report 2008 (IDR 2008). This is the fifth in the series and I wish to place on record our deep appreciation of the contribution made by Professor Kirit Parikh for the initiative and for establishing a tradition of high quality. I had the benefit of studying
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Professor Nachane, Professor Radhakrishna, distinguished academics and friends, I am thankful to Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR) for granting me the honour of releasing the India Development Report 2008 (IDR 2008). This is the fifth in the series and I wish to place on record our deep appreciation of the contribution made by Professor Kirit Parikh for the initiative and for establishing a tradition of high quality. I had the benefit of studying
ਜਨ 03, 2008
Management of the Capital Account in India: Some Perspectives
Guest of Honour Respected Professor C. R. Rao, Vice Chancellor Dr. Hasnain, President Professor Radhakrishna, Emeritus Professor Dr. Bhalla and distinguished participants, I am honoured by the kind invitation to deliver the inaugural address of the Annual Conference of Indian Econometric Society. It is a pleasure to be meeting friends in the profession, more so in my home town, Hyderabad. I have little to add to the themes covered in the papers. I thought that it may
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Guest of Honour Respected Professor C. R. Rao, Vice Chancellor Dr. Hasnain, President Professor Radhakrishna, Emeritus Professor Dr. Bhalla and distinguished participants, I am honoured by the kind invitation to deliver the inaugural address of the Annual Conference of Indian Econometric Society. It is a pleasure to be meeting friends in the profession, more so in my home town, Hyderabad. I have little to add to the themes covered in the papers. I thought that it may
ਦਸੰ 04, 2007
India's Financial Sector Reforms: Fostering Growth While Containing Risk
I am honoured to be back at Yale where I got my basic economics grounding from James Tobin, Bill Nordhaus, and Robert Evenson, among others. In all these years, this is my first lecture at Yale, so I am particularly pleased to have this opportunity. Thank you Professor Srinivasan. The turmoil in international financial markets since late July this year and the increased uncertainty that financial markets are currently experiencing have brought issues relating to finan
Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I am honoured to be back at Yale where I got my basic economics grounding from James Tobin, Bill Nordhaus, and Robert Evenson, among others. In all these years, this is my first lecture at Yale, so I am particularly pleased to have this opportunity. Thank you Professor Srinivasan. The turmoil in international financial markets since late July this year and the increased uncertainty that financial markets are currently experiencing have brought issues relating to finan
ਦਸੰ 04, 2007
The Rise of Asia – Implications for the Global Economy
The Honourable Vice-President of Mauritius, Honourable Ministers, Respected Governor Rundheersing Bheenick, Mr. Googoolye, Dr. Khadaroo, Directors of the Board of the Bank of Mauritius and distinguished friends. It is a great honour and privilege to be invited to deliver a Memorial Lecture on the occasion of the 40th Anniversary Celebrations of the Bank of Mauritius. The invitation is yet another demonstration of not only the close ties between India and Mauritius but
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
The Honourable Vice-President of Mauritius, Honourable Ministers, Respected Governor Rundheersing Bheenick, Mr. Googoolye, Dr. Khadaroo, Directors of the Board of the Bank of Mauritius and distinguished friends. It is a great honour and privilege to be invited to deliver a Memorial Lecture on the occasion of the 40th Anniversary Celebrations of the Bank of Mauritius. The invitation is yet another demonstration of not only the close ties between India and Mauritius but
ਦਸੰ 04, 2007
Central Banking and Academia
Address by Professor Rundheersing Bheenick, Governor of the Bank of Mauritius, at the University of Mauritius proposing the conferment of the degree of Doctor of Civil Law honoris causa upon Dr Y V Reddy, Gov. of the RB of India, Port Louis, 3 Dec 2007.Honourable Chancellor, Sir Ramesh Jewoolall, Respected Pro-Chancellor Professor Jugessur, Respected Vice-Chancellor, Professor Fagoonee, Governor Bheenick, distinguished academics, and friends,It is a great honour and p
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Address by Professor Rundheersing Bheenick, Governor of the Bank of Mauritius, at the University of Mauritius proposing the conferment of the degree of Doctor of Civil Law honoris causa upon Dr Y V Reddy, Gov. of the RB of India, Port Louis, 3 Dec 2007.Honourable Chancellor, Sir Ramesh Jewoolall, Respected Pro-Chancellor Professor Jugessur, Respected Vice-Chancellor, Professor Fagoonee, Governor Bheenick, distinguished academics, and friends,It is a great honour and p
ਨਵੰ 27, 2007
Global Developments and Indian Perspectives: Some random thoughts
Dr. Khandelwal, Mr. Rao and distinguished friends,I am happy to be here with the banking fraternity to participate in the Bankers’ Conference 2007. I find that there are several conference papers which are of high quality. In fact, they provoked me to think through some of the issues that emanate from the analysis and also some facets which might have escaped the attention of the authors. The result is an urge to share some consequential random thoughts on global deve
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Dr. Khandelwal, Mr. Rao and distinguished friends,I am happy to be here with the banking fraternity to participate in the Bankers’ Conference 2007. I find that there are several conference papers which are of high quality. In fact, they provoked me to think through some of the issues that emanate from the analysis and also some facets which might have escaped the attention of the authors. The result is an urge to share some consequential random thoughts on global deve
ਨਵੰ 26, 2007
The Evolution of Banking Regulation in India – A Retrospect on Some Aspects
It is my pleasure to be here with you this afternoon on the occasion of the Bankers’ Conference, which has become a landmark annual event in the Indian banking industry. I am indeed grateful to the organisers for their kind invitation, which provided me an opportunity to share my thoughts on the evolutionary path of the banking regulation in India over the past several decades. The topic, to my mind, appears particularly relevant today when India has completed 60 year
Shri V. Leeladhar, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
It is my pleasure to be here with you this afternoon on the occasion of the Bankers’ Conference, which has become a landmark annual event in the Indian banking industry. I am indeed grateful to the organisers for their kind invitation, which provided me an opportunity to share my thoughts on the evolutionary path of the banking regulation in India over the past several decades. The topic, to my mind, appears particularly relevant today when India has completed 60 year
ਨਵੰ 26, 2007
The growing importance of emerging economies in the globalised world and its implications for the international financial architecture
I. Introduction II. The growing importance of the emerging markets in the global economy III. Implications for the international financial architecture IV Concluding remarks I. IntroductionLadies and gentlemen,It is a great honour for me to give this lecture to pay tribute to the memory of the late Shri Lakshmi Kant Jha.L.K. Jha was a man of many talents: a distinguished administrator, a diplomat and an eminent economist. He was the first Chairman of the General Agree
Jean-Claude Trichet, President of the European Central Bank
I. Introduction II. The growing importance of the emerging markets in the global economy III. Implications for the international financial architecture IV Concluding remarks I. IntroductionLadies and gentlemen,It is a great honour for me to give this lecture to pay tribute to the memory of the late Shri Lakshmi Kant Jha.L.K. Jha was a man of many talents: a distinguished administrator, a diplomat and an eminent economist. He was the first Chairman of the General Agree
ਨਵੰ 23, 2007
Setting the Pace
Respected Governor, Deputy Governors, my fellow Executive Directors, Regional Directors, Principals of Training Colleges and Heads of Central Office Departments. I heartily welcome you all to the Senior Management Conference-2007. As you must have noticed, this year's conference has been rechristened 'Senior Management Conference'. There is more to this change in the nomenclature than just simple semantics. The new title reflects the strategic shift in focus from just
Shri V.K. Sharma, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Respected Governor, Deputy Governors, my fellow Executive Directors, Regional Directors, Principals of Training Colleges and Heads of Central Office Departments. I heartily welcome you all to the Senior Management Conference-2007. As you must have noticed, this year's conference has been rechristened 'Senior Management Conference'. There is more to this change in the nomenclature than just simple semantics. The new title reflects the strategic shift in focus from just
ਨਵੰ 16, 2007
Urbanisation and Globalisation in the Twenty First Century: Emerging Challenges
I. Background Let me first say how honoured I am to have been invited here to deliver this opening address. When I received the invitation I was rather surprised – what do central bankers have to do with issues related to urbanization and urban problems? I thought that since the first week is devoted to financing water, shelter and sanitation, there must be a case of mistaken identity – I do have a namesake who was Chairman of the Delhi Water Board. But si
Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I. Background Let me first say how honoured I am to have been invited here to deliver this opening address. When I received the invitation I was rather surprised – what do central bankers have to do with issues related to urbanization and urban problems? I thought that since the first week is devoted to financing water, shelter and sanitation, there must be a case of mistaken identity – I do have a namesake who was Chairman of the Delhi Water Board. But si
ਨਵੰ 13, 2007
Financial Sector Policies for growth and employment
Respected Soedradjad Djiwandono, Governor Abdullah, fellow Governors and distinguished participants,I am thankful to Governor Burhanuddin Abdullah for inviting me to participate in the Annual International Seminar 2007. We deeply appreciate the excellent arrangements, warmth and hospitality of Bank Indonesia. In particular, special thanks are due to Deputy Governor, Ms. Miranda Goeltom. I also sincerely appreciate the thoughtful selection of the topics for discussion
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Respected Soedradjad Djiwandono, Governor Abdullah, fellow Governors and distinguished participants,I am thankful to Governor Burhanuddin Abdullah for inviting me to participate in the Annual International Seminar 2007. We deeply appreciate the excellent arrangements, warmth and hospitality of Bank Indonesia. In particular, special thanks are due to Deputy Governor, Ms. Miranda Goeltom. I also sincerely appreciate the thoughtful selection of the topics for discussion
ਨਵੰ 12, 2007
Fasten Your Seatbelts ! Monetary Policy Challenges In Turbulent Times
Governor Reddy, Deputy Governors of the Reserve Bank of India Honoured Guests The Consul General of the Republic of South Africa Members of the India-South Africa Business Forum Ladies and Gentleman Introduction The “Great Moderation“ Improved macroeconomic performance: some side-effects The role of monetary policy Global financial market integration Conclusion 1. IntroductionThank you for your kind invitation. I am delighted to be in India for the first time at this
Mr T.T. Mboweni, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank
Governor Reddy, Deputy Governors of the Reserve Bank of India Honoured Guests The Consul General of the Republic of South Africa Members of the India-South Africa Business Forum Ladies and Gentleman Introduction The “Great Moderation“ Improved macroeconomic performance: some side-effects The role of monetary policy Global financial market integration Conclusion 1. IntroductionThank you for your kind invitation. I am delighted to be in India for the first time at this
ਨਵੰ 07, 2007
Developing Debt Markets in India: Review and Prospects
Governor Julio Velarde and fellow Governors, I am thankful to Governor Amando for giving me this opportunity to participate in the meeting of Central Bank Governors of Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. I am conscious of the fact that the conditions prevalent in our economies are varied, and yet the sharing of country experiences provides us valuable insights into the effectiveness of public policy as w
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Governor Julio Velarde and fellow Governors, I am thankful to Governor Amando for giving me this opportunity to participate in the meeting of Central Bank Governors of Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. I am conscious of the fact that the conditions prevalent in our economies are varied, and yet the sharing of country experiences provides us valuable insights into the effectiveness of public policy as w
ਨਵੰ 02, 2007
Evolving role of the Reserve Bank of India: Recent Developments
Respected Professor Vyas, distinguished participants, ladies and gentlemen, I am indeed thankful to the Institute of Development Studies and Professor Vyas for providing me this opportunity to share my thoughts with you today on the “Evolving role of the Reserve Bank of India: Recent Developments”. My association with Professor Vyas has been long, but it became closer since November 2000, when he was appointed as a director on the Central Board of the Reserve Bank of
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Respected Professor Vyas, distinguished participants, ladies and gentlemen, I am indeed thankful to the Institute of Development Studies and Professor Vyas for providing me this opportunity to share my thoughts with you today on the “Evolving role of the Reserve Bank of India: Recent Developments”. My association with Professor Vyas has been long, but it became closer since November 2000, when he was appointed as a director on the Central Board of the Reserve Bank of
ਅਕਤੂ 25, 2007
Policy Panel at the NBER Conference on International Dimensions of Monetary Policy
Monetary Management in Emerging Market Economies: Concerns and Dilemmas Introduction Thank you Marty for inviting me: it has been a humbling experience in finding out how much I don't know about monetary policy making, and why I need to go back to graduate school.In these 7 minutes I will try and present the key dilemmas we are facing in India, but which I believe almost all the developing countries in Asia are facing. The result is that none of us are really f
Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Monetary Management in Emerging Market Economies: Concerns and Dilemmas Introduction Thank you Marty for inviting me: it has been a humbling experience in finding out how much I don't know about monetary policy making, and why I need to go back to graduate school.In these 7 minutes I will try and present the key dilemmas we are facing in India, but which I believe almost all the developing countries in Asia are facing. The result is that none of us are really f
ਅਕਤੂ 24, 2007
Customer Centricity and the Reserve Bank
Mr. Daniel, Professor King, Mr. Kapfer, Mr. Burt, ladies and gentlemen, I am delighted to be here this morning at the first session of the seminar on the theme of “Balancing Cost, Profitability and Customer Experience” organised by the Asian Banker under its annual event ‘The Excellence in Retail Financial services, South Asia’. I am glad to be able to share my thoughts on this very topical subject of the cost-benefit analysis of the customer experience in the banking
Shri V. Leeladhar, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Daniel, Professor King, Mr. Kapfer, Mr. Burt, ladies and gentlemen, I am delighted to be here this morning at the first session of the seminar on the theme of “Balancing Cost, Profitability and Customer Experience” organised by the Asian Banker under its annual event ‘The Excellence in Retail Financial services, South Asia’. I am glad to be able to share my thoughts on this very topical subject of the cost-benefit analysis of the customer experience in the banking
ਅਕਤੂ 24, 2007
Indian Derivatives Market - A Regulatory and Contextual Perspective
Let me first thank Euromoney for inviting me for this seminar on Indian derivatives market. The esoteric world of derivatives has come into sharp focus in recent times precisely on account of their complexity and recent events have triggered a debate on their impact on the financial system stability. My discussion today will be confined to the regulatory framework in India in regard to forex, debt and credit derivative markets and the regulatory imperatives arising in
Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Let me first thank Euromoney for inviting me for this seminar on Indian derivatives market. The esoteric world of derivatives has come into sharp focus in recent times precisely on account of their complexity and recent events have triggered a debate on their impact on the financial system stability. My discussion today will be confined to the regulatory framework in India in regard to forex, debt and credit derivative markets and the regulatory imperatives arising in
ਅਕਤੂ 18, 2007
Some Perspectives on the Indian Economy
Mr. Chairman and Friends, I am greatly honored by the invitation extended to me by the Peterson Institute for International Economics to share some of my thoughts on the Indian economy. This meeting is reflective of the recently observed growing interest and confidence in the status and future of the Indian economy. Today, I intend to submit that, since independence in 1947, the Indian economy has been
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Chairman and Friends, I am greatly honored by the invitation extended to me by the Peterson Institute for International Economics to share some of my thoughts on the Indian economy. This meeting is reflective of the recently observed growing interest and confidence in the status and future of the Indian economy. Today, I intend to submit that, since independence in 1947, the Indian economy has been
ਅਕਤੂ 16, 2007
India at 60 in a Changing World: Next 20 Years
Mr. Chairman, distinguished speakers and friends On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and on my own behalf, I would like to express our deep appreciation to LSE and, in particular, to Mr. Howard Davies, the Director, for his initiatives in establishing the India Observatory (IO). RBI is doubly privileged to be associated with the IO, as a partner, since it is in honour of Dr. I.G. Patel, one of my distinguished predecessors, and also because the economic polic
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Chairman, distinguished speakers and friends On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and on my own behalf, I would like to express our deep appreciation to LSE and, in particular, to Mr. Howard Davies, the Director, for his initiatives in establishing the India Observatory (IO). RBI is doubly privileged to be associated with the IO, as a partner, since it is in honour of Dr. I.G. Patel, one of my distinguished predecessors, and also because the economic polic
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