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Mar 19, 2012
Statistics and the Reserve Bank: Some Reflections
1. Deputy Governors, Dr. Subir Gokarn and Dr. K. C. Chakrabarty; distinguished statisticians and economists from the academia; Regional Director Chandigarh; heads of select departments; Shri A. B. Chakraborty, Officer-in-Charge Department of Statistics and Information Management (DSIM) and friends. I extend a warm welcome to you all to the Annual Conference 2012 of the Department of Statistics and Information Management (DSIM). For the first time, this conference is o
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
1. Deputy Governors, Dr. Subir Gokarn and Dr. K. C. Chakrabarty; distinguished statisticians and economists from the academia; Regional Director Chandigarh; heads of select departments; Shri A. B. Chakraborty, Officer-in-Charge Department of Statistics and Information Management (DSIM) and friends. I extend a warm welcome to you all to the Annual Conference 2012 of the Department of Statistics and Information Management (DSIM). For the first time, this conference is o
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Mar 03, 2012
Outward Indian FDI – Recent Trends & Emerging Issues
1. In recent years, emerging market economies (EMEs) are increasingly becoming a source of foreign investment for rest of the world. It is not only a sign of their increasing participation in the global economy but also of their increasing competence. More importantly, a growing impetus for change today is coming from developing countries and economies in transition, where a number of private as well as state-owned enterprises are increasingly undertaking outward expa
Shri Harun R Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. In recent years, emerging market economies (EMEs) are increasingly becoming a source of foreign investment for rest of the world. It is not only a sign of their increasing participation in the global economy but also of their increasing competence. More importantly, a growing impetus for change today is coming from developing countries and economies in transition, where a number of private as well as state-owned enterprises are increasingly undertaking outward expa
Feb 27, 2012
Agriculture Agenda for Odisha – Issues & Challenges
1. It is a matter of great pleasure to participate in this very important Agriculture Conclave organized by the Reserve Bank of India with active support from the Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology (OUAT), the National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development (NABARD) and the Government of Odisha. As you would be aware, both the Reserve Bank of India, Bhubaneswar Office and the OUAT are celebrating their Golden Jubilee year – fifty years of commitme
Shri Harun R Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. It is a matter of great pleasure to participate in this very important Agriculture Conclave organized by the Reserve Bank of India with active support from the Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology (OUAT), the National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development (NABARD) and the Government of Odisha. As you would be aware, both the Reserve Bank of India, Bhubaneswar Office and the OUAT are celebrating their Golden Jubilee year – fifty years of commitme
Feb 17, 2012
Governance deficit and financial crisis
1. It is always a pleasure to return to one's home state, that too if the state is God's own country. Thank you for inviting me to address this august gathering of the cream of professionals and management experts of the state under the common banner of Kerala Management Association. I was however slightly apprehensive of what I should talk at a gathering like this. This apprehension started bordering worry when I saw the list of illustrious speakers who have addresse
Shri G Padmanabhan, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
1. It is always a pleasure to return to one's home state, that too if the state is God's own country. Thank you for inviting me to address this august gathering of the cream of professionals and management experts of the state under the common banner of Kerala Management Association. I was however slightly apprehensive of what I should talk at a gathering like this. This apprehension started bordering worry when I saw the list of illustrious speakers who have addresse
Feb 13, 2012
The Reserve Bank of India: Pulling every lever#
India’s central bank is one of its best institutions. It is also complicit in a government-borrowing binge One of the perks of being governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the use of a colonial bungalow on Carmichael Road, a posh street that weaves along a ridge in south Mumbai. On one side live some of India’s richest industrialists, modern-day pharaohs with flashy architectural tastes. On the other, a stone’s throw down a cliff, is a small slum—a monument to
India’s central bank is one of its best institutions. It is also complicit in a government-borrowing binge One of the perks of being governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the use of a colonial bungalow on Carmichael Road, a posh street that weaves along a ridge in south Mumbai. On one side live some of India’s richest industrialists, modern-day pharaohs with flashy architectural tastes. On the other, a stone’s throw down a cliff, is a small slum—a monument to
Feb 07, 2012
Understanding Psychology for Responsible Financial Behaviour*
1. I thank the organizers of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Maharshi Dayanand College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Mumbai for inviting me to deliver the inaugural address at this important seminar. The Interdisciplinary Seminar on Psychonomics: Understanding the Psychology behind Financial Behaviour is indeed a very topical subject and especially when the world is realizing the significance of the import of human psychology in the economic behaviour of the
Shri Harun R Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. I thank the organizers of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Maharshi Dayanand College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Mumbai for inviting me to deliver the inaugural address at this important seminar. The Interdisciplinary Seminar on Psychonomics: Understanding the Psychology behind Financial Behaviour is indeed a very topical subject and especially when the world is realizing the significance of the import of human psychology in the economic behaviour of the
Feb 02, 2012
New Trilemma in Central Banking
We have had one and half days of intellectually stimulating discussions on a range of critical central banking issues revolving around the New Trilemma that has been defined by this Conference. While we may not have clear solutions, expectations from central banks are very high. The deliberations in this Conference, I believe, make some contributions in guiding policy and spurring further research. Given the time constraint, I have to be quite selective in summing up.
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
We have had one and half days of intellectually stimulating discussions on a range of critical central banking issues revolving around the New Trilemma that has been defined by this Conference. While we may not have clear solutions, expectations from central banks are very high. The deliberations in this Conference, I believe, make some contributions in guiding policy and spurring further research. Given the time constraint, I have to be quite selective in summing up.
Feb 01, 2012
Price Stability, Financial Stability and Sovereign Debt Sustainability Policy Challenges from the New Trilemma
I have great pleasure in welcoming you all to the Reserve Bank’s Second International Research Conference (SIRC). 2. We held our first international conference two years ago, in February 2010, as a flagship event of our Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Many of you who had attended that conference complimented us for its quality and urged us to repeat it. As much as we were flattered by those compliments, I also suspect that the urging for a repeat was at least partly mo
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I have great pleasure in welcoming you all to the Reserve Bank’s Second International Research Conference (SIRC). 2. We held our first international conference two years ago, in February 2010, as a flagship event of our Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Many of you who had attended that conference complimented us for its quality and urged us to repeat it. As much as we were flattered by those compliments, I also suspect that the urging for a repeat was at least partly mo
Feb 01, 2012
International Research Conference and its Relevance
Members of the central banking fraternity, participants from the financial, academic and media communities, other distinguished guests: on behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, let me welcome you all to this Second International Research Conference. Genesis of the Conference The Reserve Bank of India’s First International Research Conference was held in 2010. In that year, The Reserve Bank, which commenced operations on April 1, 1935, entered its 75th year. A series of
Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Members of the central banking fraternity, participants from the financial, academic and media communities, other distinguished guests: on behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, let me welcome you all to this Second International Research Conference. Genesis of the Conference The Reserve Bank of India’s First International Research Conference was held in 2010. In that year, The Reserve Bank, which commenced operations on April 1, 1935, entered its 75th year. A series of
Jan 30, 2012
Global Capital Flows and the Indian Economy: Opportunities and Challenges
I thank the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur and Shri Suyash Baderiya for this opportunity to interact with such a talented gathering of young minds. As you know, capital flows have played a major role in the process of globalization. While these flows bring several benefits, they pose certain risks. How in India we have handled this issue to enhance the sustainability of our external sector, is the topic of my deliberation today. Capital flows pose a puzzle bot
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
I thank the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur and Shri Suyash Baderiya for this opportunity to interact with such a talented gathering of young minds. As you know, capital flows have played a major role in the process of globalization. While these flows bring several benefits, they pose certain risks. How in India we have handled this issue to enhance the sustainability of our external sector, is the topic of my deliberation today. Capital flows pose a puzzle bot
Jan 21, 2012
The Global Financial Crisis : New Awakening
Shri Shirish Choudhary, Honorary Secretary, Chetana Trust, Dr. Ashok Choudhury, Trustee Member, Smt. Madhumita Patil, Chief Executive Officer, Dr. M. V. Deshpande, Director, Chetana’s Institute of Management & Research (CMIR), other eminent dignitaries on the dias, guests, and distinguished faculty members, graduating students, relieved parents and family members: It is a great pleasure for me to deliver the convocation address today for the batch of 2011 at
Shri B. Mahapatra, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Shri Shirish Choudhary, Honorary Secretary, Chetana Trust, Dr. Ashok Choudhury, Trustee Member, Smt. Madhumita Patil, Chief Executive Officer, Dr. M. V. Deshpande, Director, Chetana’s Institute of Management & Research (CMIR), other eminent dignitaries on the dias, guests, and distinguished faculty members, graduating students, relieved parents and family members: It is a great pleasure for me to deliver the convocation address today for the batch of 2011 at
Jan 16, 2012
Crisis Preparedness in Interconnected Markets - Prevention is Better than Cure
Mrs. Usha Thorat, Director, CAFRAL, learned faculty members of Toronto Centre, Canada, Chief Executives and Executive Directors of banks, Principal, Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Development Banking, Hyderabad, participants, distinguished ladies and gentlemen. 1. Over the last five years, a word became very popular around the world. It dominated discourses amongst policy makers. It consumed innumerable hours of prime time on television. It spanned across meetings in o
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mrs. Usha Thorat, Director, CAFRAL, learned faculty members of Toronto Centre, Canada, Chief Executives and Executive Directors of banks, Principal, Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Development Banking, Hyderabad, participants, distinguished ladies and gentlemen. 1. Over the last five years, a word became very popular around the world. It dominated discourses amongst policy makers. It consumed innumerable hours of prime time on television. It spanned across meetings in o
Jan 09, 2012
The Shrinking Money and RBI’s Monetary Policy
1. When I received the invitation to speak in a seminar having the theme titled “The Shrinking Money: Combating Debt Crises and Inflation”, I took some time trying to understand what exactly “shrinking money” could mean? In the global context, shrinking money could possibly be related to advanced countries’ fiscal excesses which have been fully accommodated by their respective central banks in conducting monetary policies. In other words, despite inflationary risks in
Shri Harun R Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. When I received the invitation to speak in a seminar having the theme titled “The Shrinking Money: Combating Debt Crises and Inflation”, I took some time trying to understand what exactly “shrinking money” could mean? In the global context, shrinking money could possibly be related to advanced countries’ fiscal excesses which have been fully accommodated by their respective central banks in conducting monetary policies. In other words, despite inflationary risks in
Jan 06, 2012
Reflections on Leaders and Leadership1
Thank you very much for the opportunity to speak at this National Convention on Leadership. As it happens, I have never thought explicitly or systematically about leadership as a subject. But ever since I got an invitation to speak at this conference from Shri Harsh Neotia about two months ago, I’ve been trying to think through the subject in a structured manner. My mind would refuse to focus though, and my thoughts would travel repeatedly, often unconsciously, to Mah
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Thank you very much for the opportunity to speak at this National Convention on Leadership. As it happens, I have never thought explicitly or systematically about leadership as a subject. But ever since I got an invitation to speak at this conference from Shri Harsh Neotia about two months ago, I’ve been trying to think through the subject in a structured manner. My mind would refuse to focus though, and my thoughts would travel repeatedly, often unconsciously, to Mah
Jan 06, 2012
Financial Market Volatility and the Risk Management Imperative
1. First of all, I would wish to thank Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce for giving me this honour and privilege to address this very distinguished and august audience. I must congratulate and compliment Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce (BCIC) on conceiving, and organizing, this contextually, and topically, most appropriate and relevant Interactive Session on Forex Risk Management. What with the cataclysmic and apocalyptic events like the US downgra
Shri V.K. Sharma, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
1. First of all, I would wish to thank Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce for giving me this honour and privilege to address this very distinguished and august audience. I must congratulate and compliment Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce (BCIC) on conceiving, and organizing, this contextually, and topically, most appropriate and relevant Interactive Session on Forex Risk Management. What with the cataclysmic and apocalyptic events like the US downgra
Dec 23, 2011
Economic and Financial Developments in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
I thank the Andaman Chamber of Commerce and Industry for inviting me to address this distinguished gathering. This picturesque Union Territory (UT) of Andaman & Nicobar Islands (ANI) in the Bay of Bengal covers 0.25 per cent of the national geographical area but accounts for only a fractional share of 0.03 per cent of national population. This explains why ANI has the lowest population density of 46 per square kilometre as against 382 at the all-India level. The h
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
I thank the Andaman Chamber of Commerce and Industry for inviting me to address this distinguished gathering. This picturesque Union Territory (UT) of Andaman & Nicobar Islands (ANI) in the Bay of Bengal covers 0.25 per cent of the national geographical area but accounts for only a fractional share of 0.03 per cent of national population. This explains why ANI has the lowest population density of 46 per square kilometre as against 382 at the all-India level. The h
Dec 16, 2011
Challenges to the Accounting Profession Some Reflections
Thank you for inviting me to speak at this conference of the Western India Regional Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). 2. When I got invited to speak at this conference, at first I was a bit surprised. I wondered why you might be wasting valuable conference time listening to the Reserve Bank when there is not much in common between the Reserve Bank and the accounting profession, except possibly the fact that we both lose sleep when numb
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Thank you for inviting me to speak at this conference of the Western India Regional Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). 2. When I got invited to speak at this conference, at first I was a bit surprised. I wondered why you might be wasting valuable conference time listening to the Reserve Bank when there is not much in common between the Reserve Bank and the accounting profession, except possibly the fact that we both lose sleep when numb
Dec 13, 2011
Gross Financial Flows, Global Imbalances, and Crises
Good evening. On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, I have great pleasure in welcoming Prof. Maurice Obstfeld, who will shortly be delivering the L.K. Jha Memorial Lecture. Warm welcome also to Mrs. Jeniffer Obstfeld. I also have pleasure in acknowledging the presence here of members of the family of late Dr. L.K. Jha - Smt. Dipika Maharaj Singh, Smt. Sharika Glover and Master Kiran Glover. Your presence here means a lot to us. Thank you very much. Of course, a warm
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Good evening. On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, I have great pleasure in welcoming Prof. Maurice Obstfeld, who will shortly be delivering the L.K. Jha Memorial Lecture. Warm welcome also to Mrs. Jeniffer Obstfeld. I also have pleasure in acknowledging the presence here of members of the family of late Dr. L.K. Jha - Smt. Dipika Maharaj Singh, Smt. Sharika Glover and Master Kiran Glover. Your presence here means a lot to us. Thank you very much. Of course, a warm
Dec 13, 2011
Gross Financial Flows, Global Imbalances, and Crises
1. Introduction I am much honored to stand here at the Reserve Bank of India as the twelfth L. K. Jha Memorial Lecturer. Shri Lakshmi Kant Jha was a diplomat, administrator, counselor to government, and central bank governor, among other notable achievements. His writing spanned the most important economic and social issues of the day, as debated both within India and throughout the broader world. My eleven predecessors at this podium form an exceptional group of econ
Prof. Maurice Obstfeld, Guest Speaker
1. Introduction I am much honored to stand here at the Reserve Bank of India as the twelfth L. K. Jha Memorial Lecturer. Shri Lakshmi Kant Jha was a diplomat, administrator, counselor to government, and central bank governor, among other notable achievements. His writing spanned the most important economic and social issues of the day, as debated both within India and throughout the broader world. My eleven predecessors at this podium form an exceptional group of econ
Dec 13, 2011
Food Inflation: This Time it's Different*
1. I would like to thank Prof. Parchure for inviting me to deliver this year’s Kale Memorial Lecture. The lecture has been instituted to honour Rao Saheb R. R. Kale, who was instrumental in setting up this great institution, the Gokhale Institute of Economics and Politics. Despite his professional achievements as a lawyer, he was apparently a rather modest and humble person. Given his financial contribution to the establishment of the institution, it would have seemed
Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. I would like to thank Prof. Parchure for inviting me to deliver this year’s Kale Memorial Lecture. The lecture has been instituted to honour Rao Saheb R. R. Kale, who was instrumental in setting up this great institution, the Gokhale Institute of Economics and Politics. Despite his professional achievements as a lawyer, he was apparently a rather modest and humble person. Given his financial contribution to the establishment of the institution, it would have seemed
Dec 03, 2011
An assessment of recent macroeconomic developments
Introduction Thank you for inviting me to share my thoughts at the Annual CII CFO Summit. In recent weeks, the macroeconomic environment has become particularly turbulent. Global conditions have contributed to a significant rebalancing of portfolios as a result of rapidly changing risk perceptions and appetites. This has led to increased instability and volatility in financial markets, particularly currency markets. On the domestic front, growth is decelerating while
Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Introduction Thank you for inviting me to share my thoughts at the Annual CII CFO Summit. In recent weeks, the macroeconomic environment has become particularly turbulent. Global conditions have contributed to a significant rebalancing of portfolios as a result of rapidly changing risk perceptions and appetites. This has led to increased instability and volatility in financial markets, particularly currency markets. On the domestic front, growth is decelerating while
Dec 01, 2011
Changing Contours of Monetary Policy in India
I thank the Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan and Governor H.E. Daw Tenzin for inviting me to address such a distinguished gathering. I thought of speaking on monetary policy in India for four reasons. First, the currencies of Bhutan and India, i.e., Ngultrum and Rupee are closely linked. Hence, monetary policy developments in India have implications for monetary policy in Bhutan. Second, in October 2011, the Reserve Bank deregulated savings deposit interest rate of
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
I thank the Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan and Governor H.E. Daw Tenzin for inviting me to address such a distinguished gathering. I thought of speaking on monetary policy in India for four reasons. First, the currencies of Bhutan and India, i.e., Ngultrum and Rupee are closely linked. Hence, monetary policy developments in India have implications for monetary policy in Bhutan. Second, in October 2011, the Reserve Bank deregulated savings deposit interest rate of
Nov 25, 2011
Rejigging the Elephant Dance
Thank you for inviting me to deliver this year’s Haksar Memorial lecture. It is an honour to which I attach a lot of value. P.N. Haksar, whom this series of lectures commemorates, was an outstanding civil servant, an intellectual power house and a grand visionary who had a profound impact on the economic and political management of the country during critical, and often turbulent, times in our post-independence history. P.N. Haksar 2. I did not have the pleasure of kn
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Thank you for inviting me to deliver this year’s Haksar Memorial lecture. It is an honour to which I attach a lot of value. P.N. Haksar, whom this series of lectures commemorates, was an outstanding civil servant, an intellectual power house and a grand visionary who had a profound impact on the economic and political management of the country during critical, and often turbulent, times in our post-independence history. P.N. Haksar 2. I did not have the pleasure of kn
Nov 22, 2011
The Challenge of Food Inflation
First of all, my thanks to the Indian Society of Agricultural Marketing, particularly to Prof. Radhakrishna, the President, and Prof. Satyanarayana, Secretary of the Society for inviting me to address this conference. Speaking to a gathering of distinguished agricultural economists is an opportunity to which I attach a lot of value. Whenever I am invited to speak, I struggle to determine a topic that is relevant to the organizers, and is also within the domain of the
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
First of all, my thanks to the Indian Society of Agricultural Marketing, particularly to Prof. Radhakrishna, the President, and Prof. Satyanarayana, Secretary of the Society for inviting me to address this conference. Speaking to a gathering of distinguished agricultural economists is an opportunity to which I attach a lot of value. Whenever I am invited to speak, I struggle to determine a topic that is relevant to the organizers, and is also within the domain of the
Nov 15, 2011
Financial Sector Regulation for Growth, Equity and Stability in the Post Crisis World
Introduction I am delighted to join Governor Subbarao and his colleagues at the Reserve Bank of India at this conference on “Financial sector regulation for growth, equity and stability in the post-crisis world”. And I would like to thank Usha Thorat, the first head of the Centre for Advanced Financial Research and Learning, for the invitation. All credit is due to Governor Subbarao and Usha Thorat for this important initiative. One of the lessons of this crisis is ou
Jaime Caruana, General Manager, Bank for International Settlements
Introduction I am delighted to join Governor Subbarao and his colleagues at the Reserve Bank of India at this conference on “Financial sector regulation for growth, equity and stability in the post-crisis world”. And I would like to thank Usha Thorat, the first head of the Centre for Advanced Financial Research and Learning, for the invitation. All credit is due to Governor Subbarao and Usha Thorat for this important initiative. One of the lessons of this crisis is ou
Nov 15, 2011
Financial Regulation for Growth, Equity and Stability in the Post-Crisis World
Let me start by telling you about the motivation for the conference theme. 2. Failure of regulation, by wide agreement, was one of the main causes of the 2008 global financial crisis. It is unsurprising therefore that reforming regulation has come centre stage post-crisis. The progress in regulatory reforms over the last two years has been impressive, but the agenda ahead remains formidable. Regulation will bring in benefits by way of financial stability, but it also
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Let me start by telling you about the motivation for the conference theme. 2. Failure of regulation, by wide agreement, was one of the main causes of the 2008 global financial crisis. It is unsurprising therefore that reforming regulation has come centre stage post-crisis. The progress in regulatory reforms over the last two years has been impressive, but the agenda ahead remains formidable. Regulation will bring in benefits by way of financial stability, but it also
Nov 03, 2011
Growth, Resilience and Reform: Reflections on Post-crisis Policy Challenges*
Introduction It is a privilege and a pleasure for me to be delivering the 45th A. D. Shroff Memorial Lecture. The list of speakers who preceded me reads like an honour roll of the business and policy establishment in our country and I am proud to be a part of this very distinguished set of people. I am also very glad that the venue of the lecture is the Indian Merchants’ Chamber. 2011 marks the 20th anniversary of the reform initiative of 1991. Early that year, IMC an
Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Introduction It is a privilege and a pleasure for me to be delivering the 45th A. D. Shroff Memorial Lecture. The list of speakers who preceded me reads like an honour roll of the business and policy establishment in our country and I am proud to be a part of this very distinguished set of people. I am also very glad that the venue of the lecture is the Indian Merchants’ Chamber. 2011 marks the 20th anniversary of the reform initiative of 1991. Early that year, IMC an
Oct 31, 2011
Economic and Financial Developments in Goa
I thank the Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Shri Mangarish Pai Raikar for inviting me to address this distinguished gathering. As currently Goa is celebrating the Golden Jubilee Year of its Liberation, I thought that the occasion is appropriate to highlight the recent economic achievements of the state. The scenic state of Goa is the 25th state in the union of states of India. It covers 0.11 per cent of the total geographical area of the country and accounts
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
I thank the Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Shri Mangarish Pai Raikar for inviting me to address this distinguished gathering. As currently Goa is celebrating the Golden Jubilee Year of its Liberation, I thought that the occasion is appropriate to highlight the recent economic achievements of the state. The scenic state of Goa is the 25th state in the union of states of India. It covers 0.11 per cent of the total geographical area of the country and accounts
Oct 19, 2011
Identifying Systemic Risk in Global Markets – Lessons learned from the crisis
In my considered opinion, systemic risks in the global markets can be best identified and measured by looking at some select key parameters which, between them, indicate the extent of asset bubbles and the corresponding under-pricing of risks. In other words, it is not so much high volatility, which is the ‘effect’, that should be a cause for concern as persistent and excessively low volatility, which is the ‘cause’, and was the hallmark of the pre-crisis period. In p
Shri V.K. Sharma, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
In my considered opinion, systemic risks in the global markets can be best identified and measured by looking at some select key parameters which, between them, indicate the extent of asset bubbles and the corresponding under-pricing of risks. In other words, it is not so much high volatility, which is the ‘effect’, that should be a cause for concern as persistent and excessively low volatility, which is the ‘cause’, and was the hallmark of the pre-crisis period. In p
Oct 10, 2011
Monetary Policy: Key factors Shaping Trajectory
Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India. Published in the www.livemint.com on September 22, 2011. For energy-importing economies such as China and India, monetary policy is going to be influenced by global oil price movements as long as oil remains the predominant incremental source of energy The core objectives of monetary policy in the future will remain what they have been in the past. The primary objective of monetary policy is a low and stable inflat
Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India. Published in the www.livemint.com on September 22, 2011. For energy-importing economies such as China and India, monetary policy is going to be influenced by global oil price movements as long as oil remains the predominant incremental source of energy The core objectives of monetary policy in the future will remain what they have been in the past. The primary objective of monetary policy is a low and stable inflat
Oct 07, 2011
Welcome Remarks by Dr. D. Subbarao, RBI Governor at the talk delivered by Dr. Arvind Subramanian
1. I have great pleasure in welcoming Arvind Subramanian, Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, Washington DC. He will shortly be speaking to us on ‘Will the Renminbi Eclipse the Dollar?’ based, I believe, on his latest book ‘Eclipse’. 2. It will be presumptuous on my part to introduce Arvind. Some of us are privileged to know him personally, and almost everyone here knows him by name and by reputation. Stature and Reputation 3. Over the
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. I have great pleasure in welcoming Arvind Subramanian, Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, Washington DC. He will shortly be speaking to us on ‘Will the Renminbi Eclipse the Dollar?’ based, I believe, on his latest book ‘Eclipse’. 2. It will be presumptuous on my part to introduce Arvind. Some of us are privileged to know him personally, and almost everyone here knows him by name and by reputation. Stature and Reputation 3. Over the
Sep 28, 2011
Indian Economy: Progress and Prospects
It is an honour and privilege for me to be speaking at Harvard to such a distinguished audience. I thank Professor Benjamin Friedman and Professor Tarun Khanna for this opportunity. I will be speaking on the Indian Economy. India is home to 1.21 billion people, which is about 17.4 per cent of the global population. However, it accounts for only 2.4 per cent of world GDP in US dollar terms and 5.5 per cent in purchasing power parity (ppp) terms. Hence, there exists a h
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
It is an honour and privilege for me to be speaking at Harvard to such a distinguished audience. I thank Professor Benjamin Friedman and Professor Tarun Khanna for this opportunity. I will be speaking on the Indian Economy. India is home to 1.21 billion people, which is about 17.4 per cent of the global population. However, it accounts for only 2.4 per cent of world GDP in US dollar terms and 5.5 per cent in purchasing power parity (ppp) terms. Hence, there exists a h
Sep 27, 2011
Monetary Policy Dilemmas: Some RBI Perspectives
I value this opportunity of speaking at the Stern School to an academic community interested in central bank issues. Over the last decade, the profile of central banks has gone up. First, we had the Great Moderation - a period of extraordinary benign macroeconomic environment globally, characterized by steady growth in advanced economies and accelerated growth in emerging economies, and low and stable inflation all around. Central banks took credit for this, believed
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I value this opportunity of speaking at the Stern School to an academic community interested in central bank issues. Over the last decade, the profile of central banks has gone up. First, we had the Great Moderation - a period of extraordinary benign macroeconomic environment globally, characterized by steady growth in advanced economies and accelerated growth in emerging economies, and low and stable inflation all around. Central banks took credit for this, believed
Sep 24, 2011
Intervention by Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India at IMF Meeting on September 23, 2011
The messages that we heard are sharp, specific and candid. If I were asked to pick the headline message of the presentation, it is that we are rapidly running out of time, and may therefore be running out of solutions. 2. The two big flashpoints are: renewed anxiety in the US about recession, and the deepening of the sovereign debt crisis in the Euro area. Each is by itself a big risk, but the bigger risk is that both could materialize simultaneously, and interact wit
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
The messages that we heard are sharp, specific and candid. If I were asked to pick the headline message of the presentation, it is that we are rapidly running out of time, and may therefore be running out of solutions. 2. The two big flashpoints are: renewed anxiety in the US about recession, and the deepening of the sovereign debt crisis in the Euro area. Each is by itself a big risk, but the bigger risk is that both could materialize simultaneously, and interact wit
Sep 03, 2011
Towards making Right to Information Act More Meaningful
Hon’ble Information Commissioner, Shri Shailesh Gandhi, Executive Director, Union Bank of India, Shri S. S. Mundra, Secretary, Bank Depositors’ Association, Shri Ashok Rawat, Managing Editor of Moneylife Magazine, Ms. Sucheta Dalal, Ladies & Gentlemen: It gives me great pleasure to participate in this seminar which is graced by the presence of our Central Information Commissioner, Shri Shailesh Gandhi. Shri Gandhi, as we all know, is one of the pioneers who worked
Shri V.S. Das, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Hon’ble Information Commissioner, Shri Shailesh Gandhi, Executive Director, Union Bank of India, Shri S. S. Mundra, Secretary, Bank Depositors’ Association, Shri Ashok Rawat, Managing Editor of Moneylife Magazine, Ms. Sucheta Dalal, Ladies & Gentlemen: It gives me great pleasure to participate in this seminar which is graced by the presence of our Central Information Commissioner, Shri Shailesh Gandhi. Shri Gandhi, as we all know, is one of the pioneers who worked
Sep 03, 2011
Monetary Policy Response to Recent Inflation in India
I thank the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati and Mr. Ankit Khemka, Convenor, Techniche 2011, for inviting me to address such a talented and bright group of youngsters . I propose to speak to you about inflation which is a matter of concern to all of us. It has been about two years since October 2009 that the Reserve Bank of India announced its exit from the crisis-driven accommodative monetary policy stance. However, inflation continues to remain elevate
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
I thank the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati and Mr. Ankit Khemka, Convenor, Techniche 2011, for inviting me to address such a talented and bright group of youngsters . I propose to speak to you about inflation which is a matter of concern to all of us. It has been about two years since October 2009 that the Reserve Bank of India announced its exit from the crisis-driven accommodative monetary policy stance. However, inflation continues to remain elevate
Aug 12, 2011
How does the Reserve Bank of India Conduct its Monetary Policy?
I thank the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow for inviting me to address this distinguished gathering. I do see many bright young prospective managers in the audience. As you step out of the portals of the Institute, you will be faced with the challenge of managing some or the other key aspect of our economy, be it agriculture, industry or services. This evening, let me give you a flavour of how do we manage monetary policy in the Reserve Bank of India? In
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
I thank the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow for inviting me to address this distinguished gathering. I do see many bright young prospective managers in the audience. As you step out of the portals of the Institute, you will be faced with the challenge of managing some or the other key aspect of our economy, be it agriculture, industry or services. This evening, let me give you a flavour of how do we manage monetary policy in the Reserve Bank of India? In
Aug 05, 2011
Indian Education System – Issues and Challenges
‘Plants are shaped by cultivation and humans by education’ Mr. Shantanu Prakash, Chairman and CEO, Educomp Solutions Ltd., Mr. Harpreet Singh, President, JRE Group of Institutions, Prof. Stephen Rawlinson, Academic President, JRE Group of Institutions, Mr. Siddharth Mukherjee, Director of Corporate Relations, Prof. Pankaj Gupta, Director, School of Management, Dr. Ramesh Agarwal, Director, JRE Group of Institutions, members of the print and electronic media, students
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
‘Plants are shaped by cultivation and humans by education’ Mr. Shantanu Prakash, Chairman and CEO, Educomp Solutions Ltd., Mr. Harpreet Singh, President, JRE Group of Institutions, Prof. Stephen Rawlinson, Academic President, JRE Group of Institutions, Mr. Siddharth Mukherjee, Director of Corporate Relations, Prof. Pankaj Gupta, Director, School of Management, Dr. Ramesh Agarwal, Director, JRE Group of Institutions, members of the print and electronic media, students
Jul 08, 2011
Economic Reforms for Sustainable Growth
Economic Reforms for Sustainable Growth* I. Introduction It is a great pleasure and privilege for me to be speaking at the 175th Annual General Meeting of the Madras Chamber of Commerce and Industry. I have had the opportunity to speak at previous events organized by the Chamber, and also interact with committee members and the secretariat during my tenure as the chairperson of the Economic Affairs Committee of ASSOCHAM. But, this is a special occasion and I thank the
Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Economic Reforms for Sustainable Growth* I. Introduction It is a great pleasure and privilege for me to be speaking at the 175th Annual General Meeting of the Madras Chamber of Commerce and Industry. I have had the opportunity to speak at previous events organized by the Chamber, and also interact with committee members and the secretariat during my tenure as the chairperson of the Economic Affairs Committee of ASSOCHAM. But, this is a special occasion and I thank the
Jul 05, 2011
Statistics in the Reserve Bank of India
Governor Dr. Subbarao, Deputy Governor Dr. Subir Gokarn, Professor Pantula, Professor Karandikar, distinguished invitees and friends. I welcome you all to the Reserve Bank’s 5th statistics day conference. This annual event provides an occasion to learn about developments in the area of statistics, review the contribution of statisticians in the Reserve Bank and reflect on challenges in the way forward. 2. Since 2007, 29th June is celebrated as the statistics day in ho
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Governor Dr. Subbarao, Deputy Governor Dr. Subir Gokarn, Professor Pantula, Professor Karandikar, distinguished invitees and friends. I welcome you all to the Reserve Bank’s 5th statistics day conference. This annual event provides an occasion to learn about developments in the area of statistics, review the contribution of statisticians in the Reserve Bank and reflect on challenges in the way forward. 2. Since 2007, 29th June is celebrated as the statistics day in ho
Jul 05, 2011
Statistics in the World of RBI - Duvvuri Subbarao
We are gathered here today for the 5th Annual Statistics Day Conference of the Reserve Bank to honour the signal contribution of late Prof. P.C. Mahalanobis to the Indian statistical system. Let me start by noting that the United Nations declared October 20, 2010 as the first World Statistics Day. In recognizing the importance of statistics and statistical analysis to public policy formulation, we in India have been ahead of the world. Statistics Day in RBI 2. I note
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
We are gathered here today for the 5th Annual Statistics Day Conference of the Reserve Bank to honour the signal contribution of late Prof. P.C. Mahalanobis to the Indian statistical system. Let me start by noting that the United Nations declared October 20, 2010 as the first World Statistics Day. In recognizing the importance of statistics and statistical analysis to public policy formulation, we in India have been ahead of the world. Statistics Day in RBI 2. I note
Jun 17, 2011
Challenges and Opportunities in a Trillion Dollar Economy
Shri Pranab Mukherjee, Hon’ble Finance Minister, Government of India, Dr Narendra Jadhav, Member, Planning Commission, Shri Dilip Modi, President , ASSOCHAM, Shri R. N. Dhoot, Senior Vice President, ASSOCHAM, and MP, Rajya Sabha, Shri J. M. Garg, Central Vigilance Commissioner, Dr Thomas Mathew, Jt Secretary, Capital Markets, Ministry of Finance, Shri M. Narendra, Chairperson, ASSOCHAM National Council for Banking & Finance and CMD, Indian Overseas Bank, Shri T. M
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri Pranab Mukherjee, Hon’ble Finance Minister, Government of India, Dr Narendra Jadhav, Member, Planning Commission, Shri Dilip Modi, President , ASSOCHAM, Shri R. N. Dhoot, Senior Vice President, ASSOCHAM, and MP, Rajya Sabha, Shri J. M. Garg, Central Vigilance Commissioner, Dr Thomas Mathew, Jt Secretary, Capital Markets, Ministry of Finance, Shri M. Narendra, Chairperson, ASSOCHAM National Council for Banking & Finance and CMD, Indian Overseas Bank, Shri T. M
Jun 10, 2011
'Financial Stability : The Indian Experience' presentation by Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor, RBI at the SAARCFINANCE Governors' Symposium, Kumarakom, Kerala on June 10, 2011
Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Jun 10, 2011
Financial Stability: Some Issues
Dear Governor Subbarao, Esteemed Mr. Jaime Caruana, Respected Governors of Central Banks of SAARC region, distinguished central bankers and friends, I am grateful to my friend and distinguished successor Governor Subbarao and RBI, for giving me this opportunity to be with this august gathering. The subject for the Symposium is very timely, and is of great significance for the central banks. I want to congratulate the scholars in RBI for outstanding concept papers. The
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Former Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Dear Governor Subbarao, Esteemed Mr. Jaime Caruana, Respected Governors of Central Banks of SAARC region, distinguished central bankers and friends, I am grateful to my friend and distinguished successor Governor Subbarao and RBI, for giving me this opportunity to be with this august gathering. The subject for the Symposium is very timely, and is of great significance for the central banks. I want to congratulate the scholars in RBI for outstanding concept papers. The
Jun 10, 2011
Financial Stability Mandate of Central Banks Issues in the International and Indian Context
Financial stability has come centre stage in the post crisis scenario. The discourse has been quite broad spectrum - ranging from first principles such as the definition of financial stability to intellectually involved issues like the implication of financial stability for growth and welfare. Although the crisis originated in the advanced economies, we, in emerging economies too have been affected by it, and indeed by much more than we had thought possible. This cont
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Financial stability has come centre stage in the post crisis scenario. The discourse has been quite broad spectrum - ranging from first principles such as the definition of financial stability to intellectually involved issues like the implication of financial stability for growth and welfare. Although the crisis originated in the advanced economies, we, in emerging economies too have been affected by it, and indeed by much more than we had thought possible. This cont
Jun 10, 2011
Welcome remarks by Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India at SAARCFINANCE Governors’ Symposium on ‘Financial Stability’
1. Governor Dr. Subbarao, distinguished Governors, Dr. Reddy, Mr. Caruana, Mr. Ninan, Mrs. Thorat, Deputy Governors, our guests from SAARC central banks and friends. On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, I extend a warm welcome to you all to the SAARCFINANCE Governor’s Symposium 2011 on the theme of Financial Stability. Just to refresh your memories, the last Governors Symposium organized by us under Dr. Reddy was in 2005 at Mumbai which dealt with the theme of ‘Com
Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. Governor Dr. Subbarao, distinguished Governors, Dr. Reddy, Mr. Caruana, Mr. Ninan, Mrs. Thorat, Deputy Governors, our guests from SAARC central banks and friends. On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, I extend a warm welcome to you all to the SAARCFINANCE Governor’s Symposium 2011 on the theme of Financial Stability. Just to refresh your memories, the last Governors Symposium organized by us under Dr. Reddy was in 2005 at Mumbai which dealt with the theme of ‘Com
Jun 10, 2011
Wrap up and Concluding Remarks
Governor Dr. Subbarao, governors of other SAARC member countries, heads of country delegations, Dr. Reddy, Dr. Caruana, Mr. Ninan and distinguished participants from the SAARC central banks and friends, It has been a long day of exciting and thought provoking discussions on the very important issue of financial stability. The backwaters of Kumarakom and the tranquil atmosphere of Zuri has provided the perfect setting for a free flow of ideas throughout the day. The th
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Governor Dr. Subbarao, governors of other SAARC member countries, heads of country delegations, Dr. Reddy, Dr. Caruana, Mr. Ninan and distinguished participants from the SAARC central banks and friends, It has been a long day of exciting and thought provoking discussions on the very important issue of financial stability. The backwaters of Kumarakom and the tranquil atmosphere of Zuri has provided the perfect setting for a free flow of ideas throughout the day. The th
Jun 10, 2011
Monetary policy in a world with macroprudential policy
Introduction Ladies and gentlemen, it is a privilege to be able to speak today to this distinguished group of Governors. As for my subject, I will focus on how monetary policy might need to adjust to the implementation of new macroprudential frameworks. To speak on this topic in India is almost presumptuous, given that the Reserve Bank of India is among those central banks, mainly Asian ones, that have successfully combined both monetary policy and macroprudential mea
Jaime Caruana, General Manager, Bank for International Settlements
Introduction Ladies and gentlemen, it is a privilege to be able to speak today to this distinguished group of Governors. As for my subject, I will focus on how monetary policy might need to adjust to the implementation of new macroprudential frameworks. To speak on this topic in India is almost presumptuous, given that the Reserve Bank of India is among those central banks, mainly Asian ones, that have successfully combined both monetary policy and macroprudential mea
Jun 01, 2011
Talent Acquisition and Management
Shri M. Balachandran, Director, IBPS, Shri K. Ramakrishnan, CEO, IBA, members of Governing Board of the IBPS, faculty members of IBPS, my old friends and colleagues, Mr. Saurabh Tripathi of BCG who made an excellent presentation, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. It is a pleasure and privilege to be here at the Seminar on Talent Acquisition and Management organized by the IBPS. The Seminar has very interesting objectives in that it attempts to review and evo
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri M. Balachandran, Director, IBPS, Shri K. Ramakrishnan, CEO, IBA, members of Governing Board of the IBPS, faculty members of IBPS, my old friends and colleagues, Mr. Saurabh Tripathi of BCG who made an excellent presentation, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. It is a pleasure and privilege to be here at the Seminar on Talent Acquisition and Management organized by the IBPS. The Seminar has very interesting objectives in that it attempts to review and evo
May 10, 2011
Policy Discipline and Spillovers in an Inter-connected Global Economy
The interconnected world is not new. We have been living in it for some time. For half a century, exports, international capital flows, and foreign direct investment have been growing much faster than GDP, binding economies ever more tightly together. In many ways, this process has been a tremendous force for good. My own country, India, is testament to that. Integration with the world contributed to growth, lifting hundreds of millions of people out of poverty. But i
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
The interconnected world is not new. We have been living in it for some time. For half a century, exports, international capital flows, and foreign direct investment have been growing much faster than GDP, binding economies ever more tightly together. In many ways, this process has been a tremendous force for good. My own country, India, is testament to that. Integration with the world contributed to growth, lifting hundreds of millions of people out of poverty. But i
May 09, 2011
Central Bank Governance Issues : Some RBI Perspectives
Thank you for this opportunity to speak on some central bank governance issues from the perspective of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). I will raise some specific issues. But before getting into them, I want to make two broad comments about the mandate of the Reserve Bank and our systems of autonomy and accountability. That will give you the broad context for appreciating the specific issues that I will raise later. RBI’s Mandate 2. RBI has a mandate that is wider tha
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Thank you for this opportunity to speak on some central bank governance issues from the perspective of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). I will raise some specific issues. But before getting into them, I want to make two broad comments about the mandate of the Reserve Bank and our systems of autonomy and accountability. That will give you the broad context for appreciating the specific issues that I will raise later. RBI’s Mandate 2. RBI has a mandate that is wider tha
Apr 17, 2011
Global Challenges, Global Solutions: Some Remarks
Mr. Chairman 1. Recent experience suggests that globalization offers incredible opportunities but also poses immense challenges. If the years before the global financial crisis - the period of the so called ‘Great Moderation’ - demonstrated the benefits of globalization, the devastating toll of the crisis showed its costs. Just as in the case of an economy, there are price setters and price takers, in the international economy too, there are economies which shape the
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Chairman 1. Recent experience suggests that globalization offers incredible opportunities but also poses immense challenges. If the years before the global financial crisis - the period of the so called ‘Great Moderation’ - demonstrated the benefits of globalization, the devastating toll of the crisis showed its costs. Just as in the case of an economy, there are price setters and price takers, in the international economy too, there are economies which shape the
Apr 05, 2011
Sustainability of Economic Growth and Controlling Inflation: The Way Forward
It is my pleasure to speak at FICCI’s National Executive Committee Meeting this year. As many observers have been highlighting, after a relatively long phase of benign, growth-friendly macroeconomic conditions, things have begun to look somewhat hostile on the macroeconomic front. The most significant manifestation of this is the acceleration of inflation, a trend that was visible even before the impact of the financial crisis was felt in late 2008, but which very qui
Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
It is my pleasure to speak at FICCI’s National Executive Committee Meeting this year. As many observers have been highlighting, after a relatively long phase of benign, growth-friendly macroeconomic conditions, things have begun to look somewhat hostile on the macroeconomic front. The most significant manifestation of this is the acceleration of inflation, a trend that was visible even before the impact of the financial crisis was felt in late 2008, but which very qui
Apr 01, 2011
Lessons for Monetary Policy from the Global Financial Crisis : An Emerging Market Perspective
The global financial crisis has challenged the conventional views on the role of monetary policy. Post-crisis, the weight of arguments tilts towards acceptance of financial stability as an objective of central bank or monetary policy. However, the key challenge is to evolve a consistent framework for implementation. While interest rate can continue as the dominant instrument for implementing monetary policy, supplementing it with other quantity or macro-prudential ins
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
The global financial crisis has challenged the conventional views on the role of monetary policy. Post-crisis, the weight of arguments tilts towards acceptance of financial stability as an objective of central bank or monetary policy. However, the key challenge is to evolve a consistent framework for implementation. While interest rate can continue as the dominant instrument for implementing monetary policy, supplementing it with other quantity or macro-prudential ins
Mar 29, 2011
Frontier Issues on the Global Agenda Emerging Economy Perspective
First of all, my thanks to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) and to Governor Cabraal for inviting me to deliver this commemorative oration as part of CBSL’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. I gather that a number of distinguished people have given orations as part of this anniversary series. I am indeed honoured to add my name to that very select list. My compliments to the management and staff of CBSL on this happy and historic occasion. 2. As institutions, central b
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
First of all, my thanks to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) and to Governor Cabraal for inviting me to deliver this commemorative oration as part of CBSL’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. I gather that a number of distinguished people have given orations as part of this anniversary series. I am indeed honoured to add my name to that very select list. My compliments to the management and staff of CBSL on this happy and historic occasion. 2. As institutions, central b
Mar 24, 2011
Economic and Financial Developments in the North-Eastern States
I thank Gauhati University for inviting me to address this distinguished gathering. The North-Eastern States (NES)1, also known as land of seven sisters, are very richly endowed. The North-Eastern region covers 5.5 per cent of the total geographical area of the country and accounts for 3.9 per cent of the national population and 2.7 per cent of all-India net domestic product (NDP). The lushness of its landscape, geographical and ecological diversity and range of commu
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
I thank Gauhati University for inviting me to address this distinguished gathering. The North-Eastern States (NES)1, also known as land of seven sisters, are very richly endowed. The North-Eastern region covers 5.5 per cent of the total geographical area of the country and accounts for 3.9 per cent of the national population and 2.7 per cent of all-India net domestic product (NDP). The lushness of its landscape, geographical and ecological diversity and range of commu
Feb 24, 2011
The Reserve Bank of India Making a Difference in Your Daily Life
First of all, my thanks to the Governor and Chancellor, HE Shri M.C. Bhandare, Vice Chancellor Professor Pujari, faculty and students of Sambalpur University for inviting me to be the convocation speaker this year. This is an honour to which I attach a lot of value. It feels wonderful to be in this beautiful state of Orissa and in the bustling Sambalpur area. Changes Around the World 2. All of you young graduates, passing out with degrees today, are a delightful sight
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
First of all, my thanks to the Governor and Chancellor, HE Shri M.C. Bhandare, Vice Chancellor Professor Pujari, faculty and students of Sambalpur University for inviting me to be the convocation speaker this year. This is an honour to which I attach a lot of value. It feels wonderful to be in this beautiful state of Orissa and in the bustling Sambalpur area. Changes Around the World 2. All of you young graduates, passing out with degrees today, are a delightful sight
Feb 11, 2011
Welcome Remarks by the Governor at the Third P. R. Brahmananda Memorial Lecture
I have great pleasure in welcoming Governor Stanley Fischer who will shortly be delivering the P.R. Brahmananda Memorial Lecture. A hearty welcome also to the members of the family of late Prof. Brahmananda - Shri P.R. Ramaswamy, and Smt. and Shri P.R. Vishwanath. Of course, a warm welcome to all the invitees, who have made time to come for this lecture. Prof. Brahmananda 2. Professor Brahmananda was a distinguished academic, a noted researcher and a respected teacher
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I have great pleasure in welcoming Governor Stanley Fischer who will shortly be delivering the P.R. Brahmananda Memorial Lecture. A hearty welcome also to the members of the family of late Prof. Brahmananda - Shri P.R. Ramaswamy, and Smt. and Shri P.R. Vishwanath. Of course, a warm welcome to all the invitees, who have made time to come for this lecture. Prof. Brahmananda 2. Professor Brahmananda was a distinguished academic, a noted researcher and a respected teacher
Jan 07, 2011
Dilemmas in Central Bank Communication: Some Reflections Based on Recent Experience
First of all my thanks to Business Standard, and to my good friends T.N. Ninan and Sanjaya Baru, for inviting me to deliver this second Business Standard Annual lecture. This is an honour to which I attach a lot of value. Central Bank Communication 2. As a part of my job, I accept several speaking commitments, and often I struggle to determine the topic for my speech and the key message I should be delivering. From that perspective, deciding on a topic for this lectur
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
First of all my thanks to Business Standard, and to my good friends T.N. Ninan and Sanjaya Baru, for inviting me to deliver this second Business Standard Annual lecture. This is an honour to which I attach a lot of value. Central Bank Communication 2. As a part of my job, I accept several speaking commitments, and often I struggle to determine the topic for my speech and the key message I should be delivering. From that perspective, deciding on a topic for this lectur
Dec 16, 2010
ASEM Conference on ‘Investment and its Financing: What causes private investment to remain relatively low in Asia?’
1. Mr. Peter Bekx, Director, European Commission. Mr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governor. Mr. Moreno Bertoldi, Head of Unit, European Commission. Ms. Valerie Rouxel-Laxton, Head of Sector, European Commission. Distinguished representatives from the ASEM member countries. Esteemed colleagues of central banks, representatives from multilateral organisations, think-tanks and academia, distinguished experts and friends. I am really privileged to have this pleasant opportunity
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
1. Mr. Peter Bekx, Director, European Commission. Mr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governor. Mr. Moreno Bertoldi, Head of Unit, European Commission. Ms. Valerie Rouxel-Laxton, Head of Sector, European Commission. Distinguished representatives from the ASEM member countries. Esteemed colleagues of central banks, representatives from multilateral organisations, think-tanks and academia, distinguished experts and friends. I am really privileged to have this pleasant opportunity
Dec 10, 2010
Prospects for Economic Growth and the Policy Imperatives for India
Mr Harshvardhan Neotia, Chairman, CII- Suresh Neotia Centre of Excellence for Leadership, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, let me begin by thanking the organisers for inviting me to deliver this address on a theme which is both topical and of considerable relevance. My objective is to give a realistic assessment of the prospects of India’s economic growth, and the policy imperatives to achieve what is within our reach, while also ensuring that we do not fal
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr Harshvardhan Neotia, Chairman, CII- Suresh Neotia Centre of Excellence for Leadership, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, let me begin by thanking the organisers for inviting me to deliver this address on a theme which is both topical and of considerable relevance. My objective is to give a realistic assessment of the prospects of India’s economic growth, and the policy imperatives to achieve what is within our reach, while also ensuring that we do not fal
Dec 08, 2010
Mint Road Milestones - Remarks of Dr. Duvvuri Subbarao, Governor at the Inauguration of NEWSIBITION at Kolkata
1. I am delighted to inaugurate this Newsibition of the Reserve Bank in this City of Joy. 2. Last year, the Reserve Bank celebrated our Platinum Jubilee. As part of the celebrations, we documented the 75 years of the Reserve Bank's history in the form of a book - Mint Road Milestones. Milestones is rich treasure trove of archival material including, photographs, news clippings, documents along with a commentary which weaves them all together in an interesting narrativ
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. I am delighted to inaugurate this Newsibition of the Reserve Bank in this City of Joy. 2. Last year, the Reserve Bank celebrated our Platinum Jubilee. As part of the celebrations, we documented the 75 years of the Reserve Bank's history in the form of a book - Mint Road Milestones. Milestones is rich treasure trove of archival material including, photographs, news clippings, documents along with a commentary which weaves them all together in an interesting narrativ
Nov 01, 2010
G-20 After the Crisis: An Indian Perspective
Introduction I would like to thank the organizers of this event for inviting me to deliver this keynote address. While the title of the session is "What India expects from the G-20", I think it would be extremely presumptuous of me to speak on behalf of the country as a whole. I have, of course, been involved with the G-20 process as the Central Bank deputy and, in that capacity have had the opportunity to contribute to the shaping of the Indian position on various is
Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Introduction I would like to thank the organizers of this event for inviting me to deliver this keynote address. While the title of the session is "What India expects from the G-20", I think it would be extremely presumptuous of me to speak on behalf of the country as a whole. I have, of course, been involved with the G-20 process as the Central Bank deputy and, in that capacity have had the opportunity to contribute to the shaping of the Indian position on various is
Oct 27, 2010
Frontier Issues on the Global Agenda Need for Global Cooperation
First of all, my thanks to the organizers of this conference - ICRIER, the German Development Institute (DIE) and InWent - for inviting me to inaugurate this conference on: “Policies for Growth and Financial Stability Beyond the Crisis - the Scope for Global Cooperation”. Having just returned from a meeting of G-20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors in Korea over this weekend, I am deeply sensitive to the value of generating a wider debate on issues that the
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
First of all, my thanks to the organizers of this conference - ICRIER, the German Development Institute (DIE) and InWent - for inviting me to inaugurate this conference on: “Policies for Growth and Financial Stability Beyond the Crisis - the Scope for Global Cooperation”. Having just returned from a meeting of G-20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors in Korea over this weekend, I am deeply sensitive to the value of generating a wider debate on issues that the
Oct 10, 2010
Emerging Market Economies Leading Global Growth
The three issues laid out in today’s agenda are particularly relevant at this juncture and how we answer them in the months ahead will determine how the world regains and then sustains economic growth and financial stability. Let me begin with the first issue : How can emerging market economies (EMEs) best contribute towards securing global economic prosperity? The most important way in which EMEs can contribute to global economic prosperity is by doing more of what t
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
The three issues laid out in today’s agenda are particularly relevant at this juncture and how we answer them in the months ahead will determine how the world regains and then sustains economic growth and financial stability. Let me begin with the first issue : How can emerging market economies (EMEs) best contribute towards securing global economic prosperity? The most important way in which EMEs can contribute to global economic prosperity is by doing more of what t
Sep 20, 2010
Dilemmas in Central Banking - Foundation Day Lecture delivered by Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, RBI, at University of Hyderabad on September 20, 2010
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Sep 09, 2010
Preparing Indian Banks for Global Competitiveness : Strategic and Policy Perspectives
Introduction It would be no exaggeration to say that the financial world is a vastly different place after the crisis. Many propositions that might have been taken for granted until it precipitated are being questioned in its wake. One set of these surely has to be about the things that go into making banks globally competitive. The increasing visibility and dominance of multinational financial corporations in the years before the crisis contributed to the perception
Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Introduction It would be no exaggeration to say that the financial world is a vastly different place after the crisis. Many propositions that might have been taken for granted until it precipitated are being questioned in its wake. One set of these surely has to be about the things that go into making banks globally competitive. The increasing visibility and dominance of multinational financial corporations in the years before the crisis contributed to the perception
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
Aug 10, 2010
Securitisation Markets in India – A Post-Crisis Perspective
1. It is my pleasure to be delivering the inaugural address at this Securitisation Summit. I am thankful to the NSIM, particularly Mr. Sethu whose persistent efforts brought me here today. The development of a robust securitisation market in India, along with a broader corporate bond market, though universally acknowledged as a desired objective is proving a challenge in reality. In my address today I wish to touch upon some of the issues engaging the policy deliberat
Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. It is my pleasure to be delivering the inaugural address at this Securitisation Summit. I am thankful to the NSIM, particularly Mr. Sethu whose persistent efforts brought me here today. The development of a robust securitisation market in India, along with a broader corporate bond market, though universally acknowledged as a desired objective is proving a challenge in reality. In my address today I wish to touch upon some of the issues engaging the policy deliberat
Aug 05, 2010
Financial Crisis - Some Old Questions and Maybe Some New Answers
It would be a privilege for anyone to deliver this lecture to honour the memory of Sir Chintaman D. Deshmukh. The privilege is particularly special for a serving Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. Everyday, as I go to work, I bask in the glory of serving a public institution that is held in such high esteem. 2. I am deeply conscious that this high esteem owes a lot to the competence and professionalism of the Reserve Bank’s staff, its institutional values and cult
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
It would be a privilege for anyone to deliver this lecture to honour the memory of Sir Chintaman D. Deshmukh. The privilege is particularly special for a serving Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. Everyday, as I go to work, I bask in the glory of serving a public institution that is held in such high esteem. 2. I am deeply conscious that this high esteem owes a lot to the competence and professionalism of the Reserve Bank’s staff, its institutional values and cult
Jul 02, 2010
Central Banks must distill Lessons from the Global Crisis and make Concrete Reforms
Central banks have been at the heart of the global financial crisis. They have been blamed for policies and actions that got the world into the crisis; they have been praised for leading the world out of it. Both are fair assessments. Central banks have been a part of the problem and a part of the solution. As the crisis unwinds and recovery takes hold, central banks face a number of issues, of which I will address five. To view the entire Interview please click here.
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Central banks have been at the heart of the global financial crisis. They have been blamed for policies and actions that got the world into the crisis; they have been praised for leading the world out of it. Both are fair assessments. Central banks have been a part of the problem and a part of the solution. As the crisis unwinds and recovery takes hold, central banks face a number of issues, of which I will address five. To view the entire Interview please click here.
Jun 01, 2010
RBI Archives - Way Forward
Photograph I am delighted to be here today for the inauguration of the RBI Archives Museum. You will all recall that we have just concluded the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the Reserve Bank. The events and initiatives that we had taken up as part of the celebrations centred around introspection on the evolution of the Reserve Bank, reflection on its current and future challenges, and on how the Reserve Bank can fulfill its objectives even better so that it continu
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Photograph I am delighted to be here today for the inauguration of the RBI Archives Museum. You will all recall that we have just concluded the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the Reserve Bank. The events and initiatives that we had taken up as part of the celebrations centred around introspection on the evolution of the Reserve Bank, reflection on its current and future challenges, and on how the Reserve Bank can fulfill its objectives even better so that it continu
May 12, 2010
Volatility in Capital Flows: Some Perspectives
As the crisis is ebbing, capital inflows into emerging market economies (EMEs) have resumed - a consequence of a global system awash with liquidity, the assurance of low interest rates ruling in advanced economies over ‘an extended period’ and the prospects of robust growth in EMEs. According to the IMF, net private financial flows to emerging and developing economies increased from US$ 254 billion in 2006 to US$ 689 billion in 2007 and then declined, at the height of
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
As the crisis is ebbing, capital inflows into emerging market economies (EMEs) have resumed - a consequence of a global system awash with liquidity, the assurance of low interest rates ruling in advanced economies over ‘an extended period’ and the prospects of robust growth in EMEs. According to the IMF, net private financial flows to emerging and developing economies increased from US$ 254 billion in 2006 to US$ 689 billion in 2007 and then declined, at the height of
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
Apr 15, 2010
The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) Workshop
Ladies and Gentleman, Herman Daly, a leading ecological economist, who received the 1996 Right Livelihood Award for ‘defining a path of ecological economics that integrates the key elements of ethics, quality of life, environment and community’, said: “There is something fundamentally wrong with treating the earth as if it were a business in liquidation." 2. I am extremely happy to inaugurate this workshop on The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) organis
Smt. Usha Thorat, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Ladies and Gentleman, Herman Daly, a leading ecological economist, who received the 1996 Right Livelihood Award for ‘defining a path of ecological economics that integrates the key elements of ethics, quality of life, environment and community’, said: “There is something fundamentally wrong with treating the earth as if it were a business in liquidation." 2. I am extremely happy to inaugurate this workshop on The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) organis
Apr 02, 2010
Silver Jubilee function of Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Shri M. Balachandran, Director, IBPS, Shri Alok K. Mishra, CMD, Bank of India, Shri D. P. Sharda and Shri R. K. Chaudhury, ex-Directors , IBPS, Executive Directors of banks, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen; I am indeed very happy to be in your midst today for the Silver Jubilee function of IBPS. April 1 has special significance for both RBI and IBPS. It is the day RBI was established 75 years ago and it is also the foundation day for IBPS. Yesterday, we cel
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri M. Balachandran, Director, IBPS, Shri Alok K. Mishra, CMD, Bank of India, Shri D. P. Sharda and Shri R. K. Chaudhury, ex-Directors , IBPS, Executive Directors of banks, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen; I am indeed very happy to be in your midst today for the Silver Jubilee function of IBPS. April 1 has special significance for both RBI and IBPS. It is the day RBI was established 75 years ago and it is also the foundation day for IBPS. Yesterday, we cel
Apr 01, 2010
Platinum Jubilee Celebrations of the Reserve Bank of India
Hon’ble Prime Minister Governor, Maharashtra Chief Minister, Maharashtra Governor, Reserve Bank of India Officials of Reserve Bank of India Distinguished guests Ladies and Gentlemen I am happy to be present here today and join in celebrating the 75th anniversary of one of India’s most renowned and respectable institutions. The Reserve Bank of India today enjoys an enviable position and is well respected in the comity of Central Banks across the globe. The credit for t
Shri Pranab Mukherjee, Hon’ble Finance Minister
Hon’ble Prime Minister Governor, Maharashtra Chief Minister, Maharashtra Governor, Reserve Bank of India Officials of Reserve Bank of India Distinguished guests Ladies and Gentlemen I am happy to be present here today and join in celebrating the 75th anniversary of one of India’s most renowned and respectable institutions. The Reserve Bank of India today enjoys an enviable position and is well respected in the comity of Central Banks across the globe. The credit for t
Apr 01, 2010
People, Jobs and Productivity: The 'Simple' Dynamics of Inclusive Growth
Introduction Let me begin by thanking the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for inviting me to speak at its Annual Regional Meeting and National Conference on “Achieving Double-digit Growth”. The theme of the conference is, unquestionably, an issue of the utmost urgency for Indian policymakers. Although, in my current role, I am more focused on issues of macroeconomic stability and short-term growth and inflation prospects, today's theme is one on which I wrote a
Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Introduction Let me begin by thanking the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for inviting me to speak at its Annual Regional Meeting and National Conference on “Achieving Double-digit Growth”. The theme of the conference is, unquestionably, an issue of the utmost urgency for Indian policymakers. Although, in my current role, I am more focused on issues of macroeconomic stability and short-term growth and inflation prospects, today's theme is one on which I wrote a
Apr 01, 2010
Looking Back and Looking Ahead Reserve Bank of India’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations
We are gathered here to mark the Grand Finale of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the Reserve Bank of India. It is my pleasure and privilege to welcome: Hon’ble Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh Hon’ble Finance Minister Shri Pranab Mukherjee His Excellency, Governor of Maharashtra, Shri K. Sankaranarayanan; and Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Ashok Chavan 2. I also want to acknowledge the presence here on this happy occasion of Smt. Gursharan Kaur, who
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
We are gathered here to mark the Grand Finale of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the Reserve Bank of India. It is my pleasure and privilege to welcome: Hon’ble Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh Hon’ble Finance Minister Shri Pranab Mukherjee His Excellency, Governor of Maharashtra, Shri K. Sankaranarayanan; and Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Ashok Chavan 2. I also want to acknowledge the presence here on this happy occasion of Smt. Gursharan Kaur, who
Apr 01, 2010
Hon’ble Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh’s Address at the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations of RBI held at National Centre for Performing Arts, Mumbai
“It is indeed a great pleasure to be here in Mumbai for the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the Reserve Bank of India. For me, this is also a very special moment of nostalgia. I spent some very memorable years in this institution as its Governor. My wife and I cherish the memories of many new enduring friendships that we made during those memorable days. I also recall with deep appreciation the role played by the Reserve Bank in helping the Government of India in the
Dr. Manmohan Singh, Hon’ble Prime Minister
“It is indeed a great pleasure to be here in Mumbai for the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the Reserve Bank of India. For me, this is also a very special moment of nostalgia. I spent some very memorable years in this institution as its Governor. My wife and I cherish the memories of many new enduring friendships that we made during those memorable days. I also recall with deep appreciation the role played by the Reserve Bank in helping the Government of India in the
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
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
Welcome remarks by Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India at the Fourteenth C. D. Deshmukh Memorial Lecture on February 15, 2010 at Mumbai
On behalf of Reserve Bank of India, I have great pleasure in welcoming Lord Turner, Chairman of the Financial Services Authority of the UK, who will shortly be delivering the C.D. Deshmukh Memorial Lecture. I also want to specially acknowledge the family members of late Sir C.D. Deshmukh – Smt. and Shri Atul Deshmukh, Shri Ashish Deshmukh and Smt. and Shri Chitnis - who are here with us today. Thank you very much to all of you for rejoining the RBI family today. And,
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
On behalf of Reserve Bank of India, I have great pleasure in welcoming Lord Turner, Chairman of the Financial Services Authority of the UK, who will shortly be delivering the C.D. Deshmukh Memorial Lecture. I also want to specially acknowledge the family members of late Sir C.D. Deshmukh – Smt. and Shri Atul Deshmukh, Shri Ashish Deshmukh and Smt. and Shri Chitnis - who are here with us today. Thank you very much to all of you for rejoining the RBI family today. And,
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
First International Research Conference - Transcript of day 2 (edited)
Panel Discussion 1 Panel Discussion 2 Transcript of First International Research Conference Challenges to Central Banking in the Context of Financial Crisis Governor’s Panel Discussion on International Monetary System Mumbai February 13, 2010 Chair: Martin Wolf, Associate Editor and Chief Economics Commentator Financial Times, London Panelists: Christian Noyer, Governor, Bank of France. Glenn Robert Stevens, Governor, Reserve Bank of Australia. Duvvuri Subbarao, Gover
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Panel Discussion 1 Panel Discussion 2 Transcript of First International Research Conference Challenges to Central Banking in the Context of Financial Crisis Governor’s Panel Discussion on International Monetary System Mumbai February 13, 2010 Chair: Martin Wolf, Associate Editor and Chief Economics Commentator Financial Times, London Panelists: Christian Noyer, Governor, Bank of France. Glenn Robert Stevens, Governor, Reserve Bank of Australia. Duvvuri Subbarao, Gover
Feb 12, 2010
First International Research Conference : Presentations by speakers
February 12, 2010 Andrew Michael Spence - Challenges to Central Banking in the Context of Financial Crisis (earlier unedited transcript replaced with the edited version) Dr. D. Subbarao - Challenges to Central Banks Irma Rosenberg - The Impossible Trinity John C Williams - Two Cheers for Bagehot Jorgen Elmeskov - Credit Freeze, Dysfunctional Markets Krishna Srinivasan - Crisis & Implications Lars E. O. Svensson - Inflation Targeting Stephen Cecchetti - Future of P
Andrew Michael Spence, Guest Speaker
February 12, 2010 Andrew Michael Spence - Challenges to Central Banking in the Context of Financial Crisis (earlier unedited transcript replaced with the edited version) Dr. D. Subbarao - Challenges to Central Banks Irma Rosenberg - The Impossible Trinity John C Williams - Two Cheers for Bagehot Jorgen Elmeskov - Credit Freeze, Dysfunctional Markets Krishna Srinivasan - Crisis & Implications Lars E. O. Svensson - Inflation Targeting Stephen Cecchetti - Future of P
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 16, 2010
Commemorative Stamp Release by the President Governor’s Welcome Address
On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, it is my pleasure and privilege to welcome Your Excellency, the Hon’ble President of India for the release of the Commemorative Stamp marking the Reserve Bank’s Platinum Jubilee. This occasion, Your Excellency, is truly special. This is the first time the First Citizen of the country has graced the New Delhi office of the Reserve Bank which has the honour and distinction of having been inaugurated by our first Prime Minister, Pa
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, it is my pleasure and privilege to welcome Your Excellency, the Hon’ble President of India for the release of the Commemorative Stamp marking the Reserve Bank’s Platinum Jubilee. This occasion, Your Excellency, is truly special. This is the first time the First Citizen of the country has graced the New Delhi office of the Reserve Bank which has the honour and distinction of having been inaugurated by our first Prime Minister, Pa
Jan 16, 2010
Speech by Her Excellency the President of India, Shrimati Pratibha Devisingh Patil, at the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations and Release of Postage Stamp on the Reserve Bank of India on 16th January, 2010 at New Delhi
Ladies and Gentlemen, I am happy to be participating at this function to mark the Platinum Jubilee of the Reserve Bank of India and to release its Commemorative Stamp. I convey my greetings to its Governor, the Directors and the staff. The Reserve Bank of India has been a part of the country’s economic journey. It has stood at the centre of India’s financial system. From ensuring stability of interest and exchange rates to providing liquidity; from ensuring bank penet
Shrimati Pratibha Devisingh Patil, THE HON’BLE PRESIDENT OF INDIA
Ladies and Gentlemen, I am happy to be participating at this function to mark the Platinum Jubilee of the Reserve Bank of India and to release its Commemorative Stamp. I convey my greetings to its Governor, the Directors and the staff. The Reserve Bank of India has been a part of the country’s economic journey. It has stood at the centre of India’s financial system. From ensuring stability of interest and exchange rates to providing liquidity; from ensuring bank penet
Jan 16, 2010
Speech by Shri Namo Narain Meena, Hon’ble Minister of State for Banking and Insurance on the release of RBI Commemorative Stamp on 16.01.2010 at New Delhi (As prepared for Delivery)
Your Excellency Hon’ble President of India, Shri Mukherjee, Hon’ble Finance Minister, Shri Kamat, Hon’ble Minister for Communication, Dr. Subbarao, Governor, RBI, distinguished guests, friends from media, ladies and gentlemen. It is a great pleasure being here today on this momentous occasion of release of Postage Stamp commemorating the Platinum Jubilee year of the Reserve Bank of India. For me, this occasion is especially significant as we at the Ministry of Finance
Shri Namo Narain Meena, Hon’ble Minister of State for Banking and Insurance
Your Excellency Hon’ble President of India, Shri Mukherjee, Hon’ble Finance Minister, Shri Kamat, Hon’ble Minister for Communication, Dr. Subbarao, Governor, RBI, distinguished guests, friends from media, ladies and gentlemen. It is a great pleasure being here today on this momentous occasion of release of Postage Stamp commemorating the Platinum Jubilee year of the Reserve Bank of India. For me, this occasion is especially significant as we at the Ministry of Finance
Jan 16, 2010
Speech by Shri Gurudas Kamat, Hon’ble Minister of State for Information and Communication Technology on the release of Postage Stamp on Reserve Bank of India on 16.01.2010 at New Delhi (As prepared for Delivery)
Her Excellency the President of India, Smt.Pratibha Devisingh Patil, Hon’ble Union Finance Minister, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, Hon’ble Minister of State for Banking and Insurance, Shri Namo Narain Meena Governor, Reserve Bank of India, Dr D. Subba Rao Distinguished guests, Today we have gathered to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee Year of the Reserve Bank of India with the release of a commemorative postage stamp by Her Excellency, the President of India. It is my pleasure
Shri Gurudas Kamat, Hon’ble Minister of State for Information and Communication Technology
Her Excellency the President of India, Smt.Pratibha Devisingh Patil, Hon’ble Union Finance Minister, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, Hon’ble Minister of State for Banking and Insurance, Shri Namo Narain Meena Governor, Reserve Bank of India, Dr D. Subba Rao Distinguished guests, Today we have gathered to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee Year of the Reserve Bank of India with the release of a commemorative postage stamp by Her Excellency, the President of India. It is my pleasure
Jan 16, 2010
Speech by Shri Pranab Mukherjee, Hon’ble Finance Minister on the release of RBI Commemorative Stamp on 16.01.2010 at New Delhi (As prepared for Delivery)
Your Excellency Hon’ble President of India, Shri Kamat, Hon’ble Minister for Communication, Shri Meena, Hon’ble Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Subbarao, Governor, RBI and friends, I am delighted to be here today in your midst on this occasion. 2. I congratulate all of you on the happy occasion of the celebration of the Platinum Jubilee of your institution. As many of you know, I have had a close association with RBI over the years. My interest in the central bank
Shri Pranab Mukherjee, Hon’ble Finance Minister
Your Excellency Hon’ble President of India, Shri Kamat, Hon’ble Minister for Communication, Shri Meena, Hon’ble Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Subbarao, Governor, RBI and friends, I am delighted to be here today in your midst on this occasion. 2. I congratulate all of you on the happy occasion of the celebration of the Platinum Jubilee of your institution. As many of you know, I have had a close association with RBI over the years. My interest in the central bank
Jan 15, 2010
Book Release by the Prime Minister ‘Perspectives on Central Banking: Governors Speak’ 15 January 2010
The compendium of key speeches of RBI Governors, entitled ‘Perspectives on Central Banking: Governors Speak’ is the Reserve Bank of India’s Platinum Jubilee tribute to its past leaders. All of us in the Reserve Bank attach immense value to the fact that this book is being released today by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, who was himself Governor of the Reserve Bank from 1982 to 1985. We are delighted that besides the Prime Minister, three former Govern
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
The compendium of key speeches of RBI Governors, entitled ‘Perspectives on Central Banking: Governors Speak’ is the Reserve Bank of India’s Platinum Jubilee tribute to its past leaders. All of us in the Reserve Bank attach immense value to the fact that this book is being released today by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, who was himself Governor of the Reserve Bank from 1982 to 1985. We are delighted that besides the Prime Minister, three former Govern
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
Dec 30, 2009
India's Economic Recovery : Drivers and Risks - Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governor
THE GLOBAL SCENARIO Global Growth: Modest signs of recovery (Growth in per cent) Jan-09 Apr-09 July-09 Aug-09 Oct-09 Global 2009 0.5 -1.3 -1.4 -1.3 -1.1 2010 3.0 1.9 2.5 2.9 3.1 Advanced Economies 2009 -2.0 -3.8 -3.8 -3.7 -3.4 2010 1.1 0.0 0.6 1.0 1.3 Emerging and Developing Economies 2009 3.3 1.6 1.5 1.5 1.7 2010 5.0 4.0 4.7 5.0 5.1 India 2009 5.1 4.5 5.4 5.3 5.4 2010 6.5 5.6 6.5 6.5 6.4 Source: International Monetary Fund. Global Inflation: Asymmetric patterns Y-o-Y
Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
THE GLOBAL SCENARIO Global Growth: Modest signs of recovery (Growth in per cent) Jan-09 Apr-09 July-09 Aug-09 Oct-09 Global 2009 0.5 -1.3 -1.4 -1.3 -1.1 2010 3.0 1.9 2.5 2.9 3.1 Advanced Economies 2009 -2.0 -3.8 -3.8 -3.7 -3.4 2010 1.1 0.0 0.6 1.0 1.3 Emerging and Developing Economies 2009 3.3 1.6 1.5 1.5 1.7 2010 5.0 4.0 4.7 5.0 5.1 India 2009 5.1 4.5 5.4 5.3 5.4 2010 6.5 5.6 6.5 6.5 6.4 Source: International Monetary Fund. Global Inflation: Asymmetric patterns Y-o-Y
Dec 29, 2009
Current Macroeconomic Developments in India
The Indian economy continues to be one of the fastest growing economies in the world, and the recovery from the slowdown in growth witnessed in the aftermath of the global crisis has been sharper than what was generally anticipated for the second quarter of 2009-10. The slowdown in growth from the average of 8.8 per cent during 2003-08 to 5.8 per cent in the second half of 2008-09 had necessitated clear prioritization of policy focus on management of recovery, which w
Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
The Indian economy continues to be one of the fastest growing economies in the world, and the recovery from the slowdown in growth witnessed in the aftermath of the global crisis has been sharper than what was generally anticipated for the second quarter of 2009-10. The slowdown in growth from the average of 8.8 per cent during 2003-08 to 5.8 per cent in the second half of 2008-09 had necessitated clear prioritization of policy focus on management of recovery, which w
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