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మార్చి 18, 2006
Finance Minister`s Speech
It gives me great pleasure to be here today on the occasion of the release of three volumes of the History of the Reserve Bank of India by the Prime Minister. On this occasion, I am happy to release one of the key research publications of the Reserve Bank, viz., Report on Currency and Finance for the year 2004-05. Since 1999, the Report has focussed on a particular theme each year so that the overlap with the Bank's other flagship publications, such as, the Annual Rep
P. Chidambaram, Hon’ble Finance Minister
It gives me great pleasure to be here today on the occasion of the release of three volumes of the History of the Reserve Bank of India by the Prime Minister. On this occasion, I am happy to release one of the key research publications of the Reserve Bank, viz., Report on Currency and Finance for the year 2004-05. Since 1999, the Report has focussed on a particular theme each year so that the overlap with the Bank's other flagship publications, such as, the Annual Rep
మార్చి 14, 2006
Recent Trends in the Indian Debt Market and Current Initiatives
The Indian debt market, and the government securities market in particular, is at a turning point in India with significant changes taking place in the domestic economic environment along with various proposed legislative changes. Let me briefly touch upon the reasons why I believe we are living in interesting times and why this is an opportune time to reflect on further debt market development. The first such significant change is the prohibition of RBI’s subscriptio
Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
The Indian debt market, and the government securities market in particular, is at a turning point in India with significant changes taking place in the domestic economic environment along with various proposed legislative changes. Let me briefly touch upon the reasons why I believe we are living in interesting times and why this is an opportune time to reflect on further debt market development. The first such significant change is the prohibition of RBI’s subscriptio
మార్చి 10, 2006
Financial Sector Reform and Financial Stability
Mr. President and distinguished friends, It is a privilege and an honour to be invited for this 8th Global Conference of Actuaries. Dr. R. Kannan has been a respected colleague of mine for several years in the Reserve Bank and I am thankful to him for persuading me to join you. Also, Mr. C.S. Rao, Chairman, IRDA and Mr. D. Swarup, PFRDA have been my friends and colleagues in the Government of Andhra Pradesh and Government of India. Financial sector reform and financia
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. President and distinguished friends, It is a privilege and an honour to be invited for this 8th Global Conference of Actuaries. Dr. R. Kannan has been a respected colleague of mine for several years in the Reserve Bank and I am thankful to him for persuading me to join you. Also, Mr. C.S. Rao, Chairman, IRDA and Mr. D. Swarup, PFRDA have been my friends and colleagues in the Government of Andhra Pradesh and Government of India. Financial sector reform and financia
మార్చి 06, 2006
Reforms, Productivity and Efficiency in Banking: The Indian Experience
Let me at the outset congratulate the Pakistan Society of Development Economists for organising this Conference. Issues of productivity and efficiency have been at the centre-stage of discussions in recent years. Nowhere is this truer than the financial sector, which is perceived to be the ‘brain’ of the economy (Stiglitz, 1998). Even within the financial sector, given the dominance of bank-based financial systems in most emerging markets including ours and the system
Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Let me at the outset congratulate the Pakistan Society of Development Economists for organising this Conference. Issues of productivity and efficiency have been at the centre-stage of discussions in recent years. Nowhere is this truer than the financial sector, which is perceived to be the ‘brain’ of the economy (Stiglitz, 1998). Even within the financial sector, given the dominance of bank-based financial systems in most emerging markets including ours and the system
జన 31, 2006
Indian banks and the global challenges*
It gives me great pleasure and privilege to participate in the Seminar jointly hosted by Indian Merchants' Chamber and IBA at a juncture when financial services sector across jurisdictions is going through a strong phase of increasing globalisation. Integration of economies leads to integration of financial markets catalyzing the globalisation process. The growing role of the financial sector in allocation of resources has significant potential advantages for the effi
Shri V. Leeladhar, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
It gives me great pleasure and privilege to participate in the Seminar jointly hosted by Indian Merchants' Chamber and IBA at a juncture when financial services sector across jurisdictions is going through a strong phase of increasing globalisation. Integration of economies leads to integration of financial markets catalyzing the globalisation process. The growing role of the financial sector in allocation of resources has significant potential advantages for the effi
జన 23, 2006
Central Bank Communications : Some Random Thoughts
Ms. Wanda Tseng, Mr. Ariyoshi, distinguished fellow central bankers and friends, At the outset, I would like to extend a hearty welcome to all our guests to India. I hope you will find the weather outside as well as the intellectual stimulation in the seminar pleasant and productive. I am thankful to the organisers for inviting me to participate in the seminar. The subject is close to our head and heart and we, in the RBI, had organized a SAARCFIN sponsored seminar la
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Ms. Wanda Tseng, Mr. Ariyoshi, distinguished fellow central bankers and friends, At the outset, I would like to extend a hearty welcome to all our guests to India. I hope you will find the weather outside as well as the intellectual stimulation in the seminar pleasant and productive. I am thankful to the organisers for inviting me to participate in the seminar. The subject is close to our head and heart and we, in the RBI, had organized a SAARCFIN sponsored seminar la
జన 19, 2006
Role of Accountants in Fostering Economic Growth
Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, I am thankful to Shri Kamlesh Vikamsey for inviting me to this august gathering. This Conference is of relevance to all of us, not only because of the eminence of the speakers who are addressing this gathering, but also because it represents an important step by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) to distill from the experiences of other countries in its quest for global benchmarking of our accounting stan
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, I am thankful to Shri Kamlesh Vikamsey for inviting me to this august gathering. This Conference is of relevance to all of us, not only because of the eminence of the speakers who are addressing this gathering, but also because it represents an important step by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) to distill from the experiences of other countries in its quest for global benchmarking of our accounting stan
జన 16, 2006
Financial Inclusion and Millennium Development Goals*
At the outset, I take this opportunity to thank the Planning Commission, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the College of Agricultural Banking for inviting me to this very relevant program on human development and State finances. The central theme of the Millenium Development Goals (MDGs) is reduction of poverty in all its forms . The MDGs emphasise human development indicators, especially those relating to women and children, to enable people to liv
Smt. Usha Thorat, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
At the outset, I take this opportunity to thank the Planning Commission, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the College of Agricultural Banking for inviting me to this very relevant program on human development and State finances. The central theme of the Millenium Development Goals (MDGs) is reduction of poverty in all its forms . The MDGs emphasise human development indicators, especially those relating to women and children, to enable people to liv
డిసెం 27, 2005
Importance of Productivity in India
Respected Professor Papola and friends, It is an honour and privilege to address this august gathering. I am happy to visit Visakhapatnam, where, in 1965, I commenced my career in civil services in Andhra Pradesh as an Assistant Collector under training - learning initially from village karnam of Penduthri village (then a village) and Revenue Inspector of Gajuvoka, travelling by bicycle to the villages. I am particularly delighted that a friend for decades, an economi
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Respected Professor Papola and friends, It is an honour and privilege to address this august gathering. I am happy to visit Visakhapatnam, where, in 1965, I commenced my career in civil services in Andhra Pradesh as an Assistant Collector under training - learning initially from village karnam of Penduthri village (then a village) and Revenue Inspector of Gajuvoka, travelling by bicycle to the villages. I am particularly delighted that a friend for decades, an economi
డిసెం 16, 2005
Corporate governance in banks in India
Friends, I am thankful to the organisers for inviting me to give a luncheon address. There are several reasons why I was compelled to accept the responsibility. First, the eminence of the presentors, namely Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, International Institute of Finance and Indian Banks’ Association. Second, the persuasive skills of Mr. Sinor who brings to bear the persona of the whole banking community on any subject. Third, growing importance being acc
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Friends, I am thankful to the organisers for inviting me to give a luncheon address. There are several reasons why I was compelled to accept the responsibility. First, the eminence of the presentors, namely Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, International Institute of Finance and Indian Banks’ Association. Second, the persuasive skills of Mr. Sinor who brings to bear the persona of the whole banking community on any subject. Third, growing importance being acc
డిసెం 03, 2005
Future growth drivers : Retail versus corporate
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. It is my pleasure to be here in the precincts of one of the premier business schools of India. When Mr. Bhusnur Math, an ex-RBI colleague, approached me for this seminar, I must concede it was the association of MDI with the event that made me accept the invitation. The way the world is changing and becoming more complex, newer challenges are being thrown up necessitating more interaction and dialogue between academia and the poli
Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. It is my pleasure to be here in the precincts of one of the premier business schools of India. When Mr. Bhusnur Math, an ex-RBI colleague, approached me for this seminar, I must concede it was the association of MDI with the event that made me accept the invitation. The way the world is changing and becoming more complex, newer challenges are being thrown up necessitating more interaction and dialogue between academia and the poli
డిసెం 02, 2005
Taking Banking Services to the Common Man – Financial Inclusion *
Ladies and Gentlemen, I am truly honoured to deliver the Fedbank Hormis Memorial Foundation commemorative lecture. The illustrious list of the previous years’ speakers indicates the kind of significance this commemorative lecture has acquired over the years. The late Shri K.P.Hormis, founder of Federal Bank, was a visionary and left behind an institutional set up in the form of Federal Bank which has been doing yeoman service for well over seventy five years. The Fedb
Shri V. Leeladhar, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Ladies and Gentlemen, I am truly honoured to deliver the Fedbank Hormis Memorial Foundation commemorative lecture. The illustrious list of the previous years’ speakers indicates the kind of significance this commemorative lecture has acquired over the years. The late Shri K.P.Hormis, founder of Federal Bank, was a visionary and left behind an institutional set up in the form of Federal Bank which has been doing yeoman service for well over seventy five years. The Fedb
నవం 26, 2005
Foreign Exchange Regulations – A Review
Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. I am happy to be here at the annual general meeting of the FEDAI. As we never tire of mentioning, the role of FEDAI is unique. It is not merely a self regulatory organization in the sense of complementing regulation, its own regulations have a binding nature to the extent they are issued under directions from RBI. As a self regulatory organization, we look to FEDAI to promote better customer service, efficient market practices by en
Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. I am happy to be here at the annual general meeting of the FEDAI. As we never tire of mentioning, the role of FEDAI is unique. It is not merely a self regulatory organization in the sense of complementing regulation, its own regulations have a binding nature to the extent they are issued under directions from RBI. As a self regulatory organization, we look to FEDAI to promote better customer service, efficient market practices by en
నవం 14, 2005
Indian banking – The challenges ahead
1. I deem it an honour to have been invited to deliver this year’s G Natarajan memorial lecture. I did not have the good fortune of meeting late Shri G.Natrajan but I have heard a lot about him from my friend Shri V.A. George. As a father of a mentally challenged child I had an insight into the activities of Smt. Poonam Natrajan, founder chairperson of Vidya Sagar, formerly known as Spastic Society of India, Chennai. I am grateful to her for inviting me to address thi
Shri V. Leeladhar, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. I deem it an honour to have been invited to deliver this year’s G Natarajan memorial lecture. I did not have the good fortune of meeting late Shri G.Natrajan but I have heard a lot about him from my friend Shri V.A. George. As a father of a mentally challenged child I had an insight into the activities of Smt. Poonam Natrajan, founder chairperson of Vidya Sagar, formerly known as Spastic Society of India, Chennai. I am grateful to her for inviting me to address thi
నవం 14, 2005
Corporate Governance in the Financial Sector
I am happy to be here today at the annual seminar of insurance regulators and feel fortunate to share the platform with a very distinguished international expert Dr. YRK Reddy of the Academy of Corporate Governance. Keeping in view the discussions on corporate governance scheduled at the seminar I intend to give a brief overview of the role and importance of corporate governance in the banking sector, initiatives undertaken by RBI and then a flag a few generic issues
Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I am happy to be here today at the annual seminar of insurance regulators and feel fortunate to share the platform with a very distinguished international expert Dr. YRK Reddy of the Academy of Corporate Governance. Keeping in view the discussions on corporate governance scheduled at the seminar I intend to give a brief overview of the role and importance of corporate governance in the banking sector, initiatives undertaken by RBI and then a flag a few generic issues
నవం 07, 2005
Human Development and State Finances
Introduction It is a pleasure to be amidst officials of the State Governments who are instrumental in implementing government policies that aim to improve economic and social welfare. In India, bulk of the responsibilities pertaining to expenditure in social services including education and health are placed in the domain of the State Governments. Thus, the nature of state finances has important implications for improving human development in India. In this context, t
Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Introduction It is a pleasure to be amidst officials of the State Governments who are instrumental in implementing government policies that aim to improve economic and social welfare. In India, bulk of the responsibilities pertaining to expenditure in social services including education and health are placed in the domain of the State Governments. Thus, the nature of state finances has important implications for improving human development in India. In this context, t
నవం 04, 2005
Implications of Global Financial Imbalances for the Emerging Market Economies
I am thankful to the Banque de France for inviting me to the international symposium on Productivity, Competitiveness and Globalisation to enable me to share my thoughts on financial stability. I intend speaking on the possible implications of global imbalances for the emerging market economies (EMEs) with special focus on India. Although fast growing economies are generally grouped together as EMEs, some of their major macroeconomic indicators present a wide spectrum
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I am thankful to the Banque de France for inviting me to the international symposium on Productivity, Competitiveness and Globalisation to enable me to share my thoughts on financial stability. I intend speaking on the possible implications of global imbalances for the emerging market economies (EMEs) with special focus on India. Although fast growing economies are generally grouped together as EMEs, some of their major macroeconomic indicators present a wide spectrum
అక్టో 28, 2005
Some Apparent Puzzles for Contemporary Monetary Policy
I. Introduction I feel very honoured to have been invited to deliver this dinner address to this distinguished audience. We have had a long day of intensive discussions centered on issues related to the Indian and Chinese economies. I thought that, given the timing of this address and the fact that we have experts present here on both the economies, it would be more advisable to talk about some general issues that are engaging economic policy and monetary policy maker
Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I. Introduction I feel very honoured to have been invited to deliver this dinner address to this distinguished audience. We have had a long day of intensive discussions centered on issues related to the Indian and Chinese economies. I thought that, given the timing of this address and the fact that we have experts present here on both the economies, it would be more advisable to talk about some general issues that are engaging economic policy and monetary policy maker
అక్టో 07, 2005
Banks and Corporates as Partners in Progress
Friends, I am thankful to the organisers for giving me the opportunity to be with you and deliver the valedictory address at the FICCI-IBA Conference on ‘Global Banking : Paradigm Shift’. It is noteworthy that eminent persons from diverse areas of expertise and experience have participated in the Conference; and quite a few of them are from global bodies such as, BIS and central bankers or banking regulators from Mauritius, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, U.K. and
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Friends, I am thankful to the organisers for giving me the opportunity to be with you and deliver the valedictory address at the FICCI-IBA Conference on ‘Global Banking : Paradigm Shift’. It is noteworthy that eminent persons from diverse areas of expertise and experience have participated in the Conference; and quite a few of them are from global bodies such as, BIS and central bankers or banking regulators from Mauritius, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, U.K. and
సెప్టెం 09, 2005
Communications in Central Banks: A Perspective
I. Introduction Communication is part of the professional hazards that central bankers face as a routine. The responses as well as measures are mostly ‘measured’. Financial markets watch our pauses, and some punctuation marks in the text of a statement have the distinct possibility of getting transmitted through the movement of a few points in the yield curve. Faced with such grave consequences that can be measured in millions of rupees or dollars, communication in ce
Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I. Introduction Communication is part of the professional hazards that central bankers face as a routine. The responses as well as measures are mostly ‘measured’. Financial markets watch our pauses, and some punctuation marks in the text of a statement have the distinct possibility of getting transmitted through the movement of a few points in the yield curve. Faced with such grave consequences that can be measured in millions of rupees or dollars, communication in ce
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