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Aug 27, 2010
Economic Crisis and Crisis in Economics Some Reflections
M. Ct. M. Chidambaram Thank you for this kind invitation. It is a pleasure and privilege to deliver the M. Ct. M. Chidambaram Chettyar Memorial Lecture honouring one of the most eminent entrepreneurs and financiers of the early twentieth century. 2. The Chettyar community of Tamil Nadu has made impressive contributions to our national life. The stereotype view is that the Chettyar community is conservative. But Shri M. Ct. M. Chidambaram broke that stereotype. His is
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
M. Ct. M. Chidambaram Thank you for this kind invitation. It is a pleasure and privilege to deliver the M. Ct. M. Chidambaram Chettyar Memorial Lecture honouring one of the most eminent entrepreneurs and financiers of the early twentieth century. 2. The Chettyar community of Tamil Nadu has made impressive contributions to our national life. The stereotype view is that the Chettyar community is conservative. But Shri M. Ct. M. Chidambaram broke that stereotype. His is
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Aug 12, 2010
Managing Inflation in the Post-Crisis Environment
The Indian economy weathered the global crisis of 2008-09 quite well. Even as much of the developed world is still quite some distance from its pre-crisis growth rate, several emerging market economies (EMEs) have made up the lost ground relatively quickly. As indicated in Chart 1, India saw its growth rate decline from 9.2 per cent in 2007-08 to a trough of 6.7 per cent in 2008-09. There was a modest recovery in 2009-10 to 7.4 per cent, with the second half of the ye
Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
The Indian economy weathered the global crisis of 2008-09 quite well. Even as much of the developed world is still quite some distance from its pre-crisis growth rate, several emerging market economies (EMEs) have made up the lost ground relatively quickly. As indicated in Chart 1, India saw its growth rate decline from 9.2 per cent in 2007-08 to a trough of 6.7 per cent in 2008-09. There was a modest recovery in 2009-10 to 7.4 per cent, with the second half of the ye
Jul 28, 2010
Over-the-counter derivative markets in India issues and perspectives - Article by Smt Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor, RBI, Published in July 2010 Issue of Financial Stability Review, Banque de France.
The present article tries to put in perspective the boundary conditions, imposed by the macroeconomic constraints, which have guided the evolution of over-the-counter (OTC) markets in India and underlines the point that the process of transiting from a predominantly OTC based model to an exchange-traded model needs to follow a calibrated path. Through this transition period, the overall regulatory approach towards OTC derivative markets is as important as addressing t
Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
The present article tries to put in perspective the boundary conditions, imposed by the macroeconomic constraints, which have guided the evolution of over-the-counter (OTC) markets in India and underlines the point that the process of transiting from a predominantly OTC based model to an exchange-traded model needs to follow a calibrated path. Through this transition period, the overall regulatory approach towards OTC derivative markets is as important as addressing t
Jun 14, 2010
Perspectives on Lending Rates in India
Shri Dua, Shri Sen and friends. I thank the Bankers’ Club, Kolkata and Shri J.P. Dua, Chairman, Allahabad Bank for providing me the opportunity to speak to you this evening. As you know, banks will be switching over to a ‘base rate’ system of loan pricing from 1st July 2010. Besides the announcement of base rate, what is of greater significance is that it brings to fruition complete deregulation of rupee lending rates of banks, a process that began two decades ago. Th
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Shri Dua, Shri Sen and friends. I thank the Bankers’ Club, Kolkata and Shri J.P. Dua, Chairman, Allahabad Bank for providing me the opportunity to speak to you this evening. As you know, banks will be switching over to a ‘base rate’ system of loan pricing from 1st July 2010. Besides the announcement of base rate, what is of greater significance is that it brings to fruition complete deregulation of rupee lending rates of banks, a process that began two decades ago. Th
Apr 27, 2010
India and the Global Financial Crisis Transcending from Recovery to Growth
India clocked average growth of 9 per cent per annum in the five years to 2007/08. That growth momentum was interrupted by the financial crisis which impacted India too, more than we had originally thought but less than it did most other countries. Despite falling below 6 per cent for one quarter, the growth for the full year 2008/09 was a resilient 6.7 per cent. Current estimates are that the economy had grown between 7.2 and 7.5 per cent for the just ended fiscal ye
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
India clocked average growth of 9 per cent per annum in the five years to 2007/08. That growth momentum was interrupted by the financial crisis which impacted India too, more than we had originally thought but less than it did most other countries. Despite falling below 6 per cent for one quarter, the growth for the full year 2008/09 was a resilient 6.7 per cent. Current estimates are that the economy had grown between 7.2 and 7.5 per cent for the just ended fiscal ye
Apr 25, 2010
Statement by Mr. Duvvuri Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India at IMFC
Statement by Mr. Duvvuri Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India at IMFC Leader of the Indian Delegation to the International Monetary and Financial Committee Washington D.C, April 24, 2010 Mr. Chairman: Confounding our worst fears, the turn around in the global economy has been much faster than we had anticipated as recently as only a few months ago when we met in Istanbul. The global economy has experienced three quarters of positive growth following the sharp dec
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Statement by Mr. Duvvuri Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India at IMFC Leader of the Indian Delegation to the International Monetary and Financial Committee Washington D.C, April 24, 2010 Mr. Chairman: Confounding our worst fears, the turn around in the global economy has been much faster than we had anticipated as recently as only a few months ago when we met in Istanbul. The global economy has experienced three quarters of positive growth following the sharp dec
Mar 15, 2010
Implementation of Monetary Policy in India
I thank the Bankers Club, Bhubaneswar for providing me this opportunity to speak to you this evening. How does the Reserve Bank of India implement monetary policy? This is the question I would like to address. But before doing that I will briefly touch upon the objectives and framework of monetary policy, as they have evolved, to set the context for discussion on operational aspects of monetary policy. I will conclude with a discussion on the process of monetary polic
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
I thank the Bankers Club, Bhubaneswar for providing me this opportunity to speak to you this evening. How does the Reserve Bank of India implement monetary policy? This is the question I would like to address. But before doing that I will briefly touch upon the objectives and framework of monetary policy, as they have evolved, to set the context for discussion on operational aspects of monetary policy. I will conclude with a discussion on the process of monetary polic
Mar 04, 2010
Inflation Dynamics in India: Issues and Concerns
I thank the Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry for giving me this opportunity to speak on inflation which is of immediate concern for our economy. I will begin with the trends in inflation, then briefly touch upon the costs of inflation, followed by an analysis of current inflation dynamics. I will conclude by flagging the areas of policy concern. Trends in Inflation There are expectations that the high levels of slack in resource utilisation and stable inflation
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
I thank the Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry for giving me this opportunity to speak on inflation which is of immediate concern for our economy. I will begin with the trends in inflation, then briefly touch upon the costs of inflation, followed by an analysis of current inflation dynamics. I will conclude by flagging the areas of policy concern. Trends in Inflation There are expectations that the high levels of slack in resource utilisation and stable inflation
Mar 02, 2010
Pursuit of Complete Markets – The Missing Perspectives
It is my pleasure to be delivering the keynote address at the FEDAI conference being hosted in this beautiful country. India and Kenya share a historical relationship and I am delighted to have got an opportunity to visit this country. I have been following some of the recent interesting initiatives by the Central Bank of Kenya and was really impressed by the developments in the areas such as payment systems, credit information sharing, currency management, financial
Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
It is my pleasure to be delivering the keynote address at the FEDAI conference being hosted in this beautiful country. India and Kenya share a historical relationship and I am delighted to have got an opportunity to visit this country. I have been following some of the recent interesting initiatives by the Central Bank of Kenya and was really impressed by the developments in the areas such as payment systems, credit information sharing, currency management, financial
Mar 02, 2010
Monetary Policy Framework in India: Experience with Multiple-Indicators Approach
I am honoured to deliver the 2nd Professor Baidyanath Mishra Lecture. Prof. Mishra is a multi-faceted personality: an economist, an educationist and an institution-builder. Above all, he is a great teacher who inspired generations of students. I thank the Orissa Economic Association for giving me this opportunity. 2. I will set out how the framework of monetary policy has evolved over the last two and half decades. First, I will touch upon the objectives of monetary p
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
I am honoured to deliver the 2nd Professor Baidyanath Mishra Lecture. Prof. Mishra is a multi-faceted personality: an economist, an educationist and an institution-builder. Above all, he is a great teacher who inspired generations of students. I thank the Orissa Economic Association for giving me this opportunity. 2. I will set out how the framework of monetary policy has evolved over the last two and half decades. First, I will touch upon the objectives of monetary p
Feb 24, 2010
Welcome Remarks by Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India at the L. K. Jha Memorial Lecture
On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, I have great pleasure in welcoming Prof. John Brian Taylor who will shortly be delivering the L. K. Jha Memorial Lecture. We are very happy to welcome also Ms. Raye Allyn Taylor who has accompanied Prof. Taylor. I also want to acknowledge the family members of late Dr. L.K. Jha - Smt. Dipika Maharaj Singh, Smt. and Shri. Aditya Maharaj Singh, Trisha Maharaj Singh. Many thanks to all of you for rejoining the RBI family. And of co
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, I have great pleasure in welcoming Prof. John Brian Taylor who will shortly be delivering the L. K. Jha Memorial Lecture. We are very happy to welcome also Ms. Raye Allyn Taylor who has accompanied Prof. Taylor. I also want to acknowledge the family members of late Dr. L.K. Jha - Smt. Dipika Maharaj Singh, Smt. and Shri. Aditya Maharaj Singh, Trisha Maharaj Singh. Many thanks to all of you for rejoining the RBI family. And of co
Feb 24, 2010
Lessons from the Financial Crisis for Monetary Policy in Emerging Markets
I am honored to give this lecture in memory of L.K. Jha. It is a particular privilege to deliver it at this Platinum Jubilee celebration of the Reserve Bank of India. L. K. Jha was a truly outstanding economist and public servant, with experience at all levels of government. He rose up through the Indian Civil Service to become the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, after which he became Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, and then Ambassador to the United
Prof. John Brian Taylor, Guest Speaker
I am honored to give this lecture in memory of L.K. Jha. It is a particular privilege to deliver it at this Platinum Jubilee celebration of the Reserve Bank of India. L. K. Jha was a truly outstanding economist and public servant, with experience at all levels of government. He rose up through the Indian Civil Service to become the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, after which he became Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, and then Ambassador to the United
Feb 15, 2010
“After the Crises: Assessing the Costs and Benefits of Financial Liberalisation”
Mr Governor, ladies and gentlemen, it is a great honour to have been invited to give the 14th Chintaman Deshmukh memorial lecture, and a great pleasure to be with you here in Mumbai. The Reserve Bank of India has a high reputation as a centre of thoughtful analysis of the important issues of financial stability and optimal policy which concern policy makers throughout the world, and a high reputation for having helped steer India through the recent financial turmoil.
Lord Adair Turner, Chairman, Financial Services Authority, United Kingdom
Mr Governor, ladies and gentlemen, it is a great honour to have been invited to give the 14th Chintaman Deshmukh memorial lecture, and a great pleasure to be with you here in Mumbai. The Reserve Bank of India has a high reputation as a centre of thoughtful analysis of the important issues of financial stability and optimal policy which concern policy makers throughout the world, and a high reputation for having helped steer India through the recent financial turmoil.
Feb 12, 2010
Challenges for Central Banks in the Context of the Crisis
Central banks and central bankers have been at the heart of the global financial crisis. We have been blamed for policies and actions that got the world into the crisis; we are also being praised for leading from the front in getting the world out of the crisis. I believe this is fair critique - central banks have been a part of the problem and a part of the solution. 2. As we emerge out of the crisis, central banks have their task cut out for them: to distil the less
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Central banks and central bankers have been at the heart of the global financial crisis. We have been blamed for policies and actions that got the world into the crisis; we are also being praised for leading from the front in getting the world out of the crisis. I believe this is fair critique - central banks have been a part of the problem and a part of the solution. 2. As we emerge out of the crisis, central banks have their task cut out for them: to distil the less
Feb 12, 2010
Challenges to Central Banking in the Context of Financial Crisis
1. Professor Michael Spence, Governor Dr. Subbarao, Deputy Governors, distinguished invitees and friends. On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, I extend a hearty welcome to you all to our First International Research Conference in this great city of Mumbai. 2. Mumbai, a fishing hamlet was gifted in dowry by Portugal to England, and later leased to the East India Company for £10. Today you can’t get even a square inch of land in Mumbai for that price. Mumbai has move
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
1. Professor Michael Spence, Governor Dr. Subbarao, Deputy Governors, distinguished invitees and friends. On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, I extend a hearty welcome to you all to our First International Research Conference in this great city of Mumbai. 2. Mumbai, a fishing hamlet was gifted in dowry by Portugal to England, and later leased to the East India Company for £10. Today you can’t get even a square inch of land in Mumbai for that price. Mumbai has move
Feb 09, 2010
The Global Financial Crisis: Genesis, Impact and Lessons
Respected Dr. Reddy, Prof. T.N.Srinivasan, Prof. S. D. Tendulkar, Prof. T. Krishnakumar, distinguished invitees and friends. I thank the C.R.Rao Advanced Institute of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Sciences and the University of Hyderabad for giving this opportunity to share my thoughts on the global financial crisis. I am humbled speaking on this subject in the presence of Dr. Reddy, the distinguished former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, who is widely
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Respected Dr. Reddy, Prof. T.N.Srinivasan, Prof. S. D. Tendulkar, Prof. T. Krishnakumar, distinguished invitees and friends. I thank the C.R.Rao Advanced Institute of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Sciences and the University of Hyderabad for giving this opportunity to share my thoughts on the global financial crisis. I am humbled speaking on this subject in the presence of Dr. Reddy, the distinguished former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, who is widely
Jan 14, 2010
Measures of Inflation in India: Issues and Perspectives
“I have said many, many times that inflation is a sinister beast.” - Richard Fisher I thank the Indian Association for Research in National Income and Wealth (IARNIW) for giving me this opportunity to speak on the important issue of inflation measurement in India which is a key theme of this year's Conference. The discussion is also timely as we would be moving into a new series of wholesale price index (WPI) with a more representative commodity basket and the proposa
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
“I have said many, many times that inflation is a sinister beast.” - Richard Fisher I thank the Indian Association for Research in National Income and Wealth (IARNIW) for giving me this opportunity to speak on the important issue of inflation measurement in India which is a key theme of this year's Conference. The discussion is also timely as we would be moving into a new series of wholesale price index (WPI) with a more representative commodity basket and the proposa
Jan 04, 2010
Financial Markets – Some Regulatory Issues and Recent Developments
1. It is my pleasure to be here today again, at the FIMMDA-PDAI annual conference as we enter into a new decade. The last decade in the Indian financial sector has been a forward continuum marked by significant developments. It was in 1999 that guidelines for interest rate swaps and forward rate agreements were first introduced. 1999 was also the year when FEMA was enacted and since then it has been a process of measured opening up of the capital account. That was als
Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. It is my pleasure to be here today again, at the FIMMDA-PDAI annual conference as we enter into a new decade. The last decade in the Indian financial sector has been a forward continuum marked by significant developments. It was in 1999 that guidelines for interest rate swaps and forward rate agreements were first introduced. 1999 was also the year when FEMA was enacted and since then it has been a process of measured opening up of the capital account. That was als
Nov 12, 2009
Global Financial Crisis and Monetary Policy Response in India
I thank ICRIER and InWEnt for giving me this opportunity to speak to you this morning. In my talk, I will try to address the following set of questions: How and why was India impacted by the global financial crisis? How did monetary policy respond to the crisis? What was the impact of the policy on the Reserve Bank’s balance sheet? How did monetary transmission work? I will conclude by highlighting the challenges of exit from monetary easing. The subprime crisis that
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
I thank ICRIER and InWEnt for giving me this opportunity to speak to you this morning. In my talk, I will try to address the following set of questions: How and why was India impacted by the global financial crisis? How did monetary policy respond to the crisis? What was the impact of the policy on the Reserve Bank’s balance sheet? How did monetary transmission work? I will conclude by highlighting the challenges of exit from monetary easing. The subprime crisis that
Oct 16, 2009
Learning from Crises
Ladies and Gentlemen, The late John Kenneth Galbraith, Harvard Economics Professor Emeritus, attributed the longevity of his book The Great Crash 1929 – published in 1955 and never since out of print – to the tendency of history to threaten a repeat. "Each time it has been about to pass from bookstores," he wrote in a later foreword, "another speculative episode – another bubble or the ensuing misfortune – has stirred interest in the history of this, the great modern
Smt. Usha Thorat, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Ladies and Gentlemen, The late John Kenneth Galbraith, Harvard Economics Professor Emeritus, attributed the longevity of his book The Great Crash 1929 – published in 1955 and never since out of print – to the tendency of history to threaten a repeat. "Each time it has been about to pass from bookstores," he wrote in a later foreword, "another speculative episode – another bubble or the ensuing misfortune – has stirred interest in the history of this, the great modern
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