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Dec 19, 2013
Economic and Financial Developments in Mizoram
I am happy to be in this picturesque state of Mizoram, the land of rolling hills, valleys, rivers and lakes. The state has a strategic location as it shares much of its border with Bangladesh and Myanmar. It covers 0.6 per cent of the national geographic area and accounts for 0.1 per cent of national population. With second highest literacy rate in the country, the state has great potential for economic development. Access to finance is an important prerequisite for e
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
I am happy to be in this picturesque state of Mizoram, the land of rolling hills, valleys, rivers and lakes. The state has a strategic location as it shares much of its border with Bangladesh and Myanmar. It covers 0.6 per cent of the national geographic area and accounts for 0.1 per cent of national population. With second highest literacy rate in the country, the state has great potential for economic development. Access to finance is an important prerequisite for e
Oct 19, 2013
Filtering Out the Real India
Indian cricket fans are manic-depressive in their treatment of their favorite teams. They elevate players to god-like status when their team performs well, ignoring obvious weaknesses; but when it loses, as any team must, the fall is equally steep and every weakness is dissected. In fact, the team is never as good as fans make it out to be when it wins, nor as bad as it is made out to be when it loses. Its weaknesses existed in victory, too, but were overlooked. Such
Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Indian cricket fans are manic-depressive in their treatment of their favorite teams. They elevate players to god-like status when their team performs well, ignoring obvious weaknesses; but when it loses, as any team must, the fall is equally steep and every weakness is dissected. In fact, the team is never as good as fans make it out to be when it wins, nor as bad as it is made out to be when it loses. Its weaknesses existed in victory, too, but were overlooked. Such
Oct 18, 2013
Banking on Quality Data
Dr.Bhaskaran, CEO, Indian Institute of Banking and Finance, delegates attending this Conference, ladies and gentlemen. I am grateful to Dr Bhaskaran for inviting me to inaugurate this Conference. The theme ‘data quality management’ is topical and of prime importance to the financial sector as banking increasingly gets embedded with technology, from micro devices to stacks of Mainframe computers. Introduction 2. Before I go on to the core theme of my speech, let me cit
Shri G Padmanabhan, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Dr.Bhaskaran, CEO, Indian Institute of Banking and Finance, delegates attending this Conference, ladies and gentlemen. I am grateful to Dr Bhaskaran for inviting me to inaugurate this Conference. The theme ‘data quality management’ is topical and of prime importance to the financial sector as banking increasingly gets embedded with technology, from micro devices to stacks of Mainframe computers. Introduction 2. Before I go on to the core theme of my speech, let me cit
Oct 07, 2013
Certain Uncertainties, Uncertain Certainties: India in an interconnected world
Presentation 1. It is a pleasure to be here today at the 40th annual convention of the Department of Business Economics of the University of Delhi. Let me begin by congratulating the Department for selecting a very appropriate theme for the Convention – “Embracing uncertainty: India in an interconnected world”. The events over the last few years – beginning from the onset of the global financial crisis, the sovereign debt crisis and, more recently, the events triggere
Shri Harun R Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Presentation 1. It is a pleasure to be here today at the 40th annual convention of the Department of Business Economics of the University of Delhi. Let me begin by congratulating the Department for selecting a very appropriate theme for the Convention – “Embracing uncertainty: India in an interconnected world”. The events over the last few years – beginning from the onset of the global financial crisis, the sovereign debt crisis and, more recently, the events triggere
Aug 30, 2013
Statistics in RBI’s Policy Making Conceptual and Empirical Issues
We have gathered here today to celebrate the seventh Statistics Day Conference of the Reserve Bank. The Reserve Bank instituted the Statistics Day Conference to honour the memory of Prof. P. C. Mahalanobis, who has had an enduring influence on planning and policy making in India. This annual conference has developed into an important forum for the Reserve Bank’s Research Departments to meet with researchers and engage on a specific theme of statistical analysis. The t
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
We have gathered here today to celebrate the seventh Statistics Day Conference of the Reserve Bank. The Reserve Bank instituted the Statistics Day Conference to honour the memory of Prof. P. C. Mahalanobis, who has had an enduring influence on planning and policy making in India. This annual conference has developed into an important forum for the Reserve Bank’s Research Departments to meet with researchers and engage on a specific theme of statistical analysis. The t
Aug 30, 2013
Statistics and the Reserve Bank of India
Governor Dr. Subbarao, Prof. Bimal Roy, Prof. Richard Smith, Prof. B.L.S. Prakasa Rao, Prof. Subhashis Ghoshal, Deputy Governor Dr. Patel, Deputy Governors, colleague Executive Directors, Shri A. B. Chakraborty, distinguished guests from the financial sector and academia, members of the press, colleagues from the Department of Statistics and Information Management (DSIM) and friends. I extend a warm welcome to all of you to this 7th Statistics Day Conference. Since 20
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Governor Dr. Subbarao, Prof. Bimal Roy, Prof. Richard Smith, Prof. B.L.S. Prakasa Rao, Prof. Subhashis Ghoshal, Deputy Governor Dr. Patel, Deputy Governors, colleague Executive Directors, Shri A. B. Chakraborty, distinguished guests from the financial sector and academia, members of the press, colleagues from the Department of Statistics and Information Management (DSIM) and friends. I extend a warm welcome to all of you to this 7th Statistics Day Conference. Since 20
Aug 29, 2013
Five Years of Leading the Reserve Bank - Looking Ahead by Looking Back
First of all, my sincere thanks to the Nani Palkhivala Memorial Trust, particularly Shri Y.H. Malegam, the widely respected Chairman of the Trust, for extending me the honour of delivering the Palkhivala Memorial Lecture for this year. I know many eminent thought leaders had delivered this memorial lecture in the past, and I attach a lot of value to adding my name to that very select list. Nani Palkhivala 2. I did not have the privilege of meeting or interacting with
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
First of all, my sincere thanks to the Nani Palkhivala Memorial Trust, particularly Shri Y.H. Malegam, the widely respected Chairman of the Trust, for extending me the honour of delivering the Palkhivala Memorial Lecture for this year. I know many eminent thought leaders had delivered this memorial lecture in the past, and I attach a lot of value to adding my name to that very select list. Nani Palkhivala 2. I did not have the privilege of meeting or interacting with
Aug 23, 2013
Interest Rates and Economic Activity
I thank Ms. Preeta Misra, Director & Member Secretary, Association of Financial Professionals of India (AFPI) for this opportunity to interact with distinguished professionals of corporate India. In the recent period, there has been an animated debate on the role of interest rates in influencing real economic activities. In particular, the discussion has been on how a change in policy interest rate impacts the lending rates, and thereby industrial performance and
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
I thank Ms. Preeta Misra, Director & Member Secretary, Association of Financial Professionals of India (AFPI) for this opportunity to interact with distinguished professionals of corporate India. In the recent period, there has been an animated debate on the role of interest rates in influencing real economic activities. In particular, the discussion has been on how a change in policy interest rate impacts the lending rates, and thereby industrial performance and
Aug 17, 2013
Welcome remarks by Dr. Duvvuri Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India at the release of Reserve Bank of India’s History Volume IV by Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh in New Delhi on August 17, 2013
On behalf of the Reserve Bank, I have great pleasure in welcoming everyone to this function for the release of Volume IV of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) history by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. 2. Volume IV of the RBI history covers the period from 1981 to 1997 which subsumes the period when the Prime Minister was the Governor of the Reserve Bank during 1982 to 1985, and the subsequent period when he was the Finance Minister from 1991 to 1996. Toda
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
On behalf of the Reserve Bank, I have great pleasure in welcoming everyone to this function for the release of Volume IV of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) history by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. 2. Volume IV of the RBI history covers the period from 1981 to 1997 which subsumes the period when the Prime Minister was the Governor of the Reserve Bank during 1982 to 1985, and the subsequent period when he was the Finance Minister from 1991 to 1996. Toda
Jul 18, 2013
Central Banking in Emerging Economies Emerging Challenges
First of all, my thanks to the European Economics and Financial Centre for inviting me to speak at the Distinguished Speakers Seminar. It is an honour to which attach a lot of value. Central Banks - Triumph and Tribulation 2. In the years before the crisis, central bankers were a triumphant lot. The Great Moderation that they took credit for brought steady growth and low inflation in advanced economies, and rapid growth and stable inflation in emerging market economie
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
First of all, my thanks to the European Economics and Financial Centre for inviting me to speak at the Distinguished Speakers Seminar. It is an honour to which attach a lot of value. Central Banks - Triumph and Tribulation 2. In the years before the crisis, central bankers were a triumphant lot. The Great Moderation that they took credit for brought steady growth and low inflation in advanced economies, and rapid growth and stable inflation in emerging market economie
Jul 08, 2013
Golden Jubilee Celebration Function of RBSC, Chennai – Speaking Notes by Dr. Duvvuri Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. Delighted to be participating in the Golden Jubilee of RBSC. Over the last 50 years, RBSC has established a formidable reputation for the quality of its training programmes, innovations in training techniques and for its commitment to be moving up the learning curve. The RBSC can take pride in having trained generations of RBI staff who are known for their subject matter expertise, professional integrity, and value based conduct. This is a tribute to the past chair
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. Delighted to be participating in the Golden Jubilee of RBSC. Over the last 50 years, RBSC has established a formidable reputation for the quality of its training programmes, innovations in training techniques and for its commitment to be moving up the learning curve. The RBSC can take pride in having trained generations of RBI staff who are known for their subject matter expertise, professional integrity, and value based conduct. This is a tribute to the past chair
Jun 18, 2013
Impact of Euro Area Crisis on South Asia
The global financial crisis originated in the US and then spread to Europe. While the global growth has recovered from the trough of 2009, Europe has lapsed into recession again. The continuing uncertainty in the euro area poses a major risk to the global economy today. It has affected the growth prospects of both advanced and emerging market economies through trade, financial and confidence channels. Given the interconnectedness of global financial markets, the princ
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
The global financial crisis originated in the US and then spread to Europe. While the global growth has recovered from the trough of 2009, Europe has lapsed into recession again. The continuing uncertainty in the euro area poses a major risk to the global economy today. It has affected the growth prospects of both advanced and emerging market economies through trade, financial and confidence channels. Given the interconnectedness of global financial markets, the princ
Jun 18, 2013
Achieving Professional Excellence
I. Introduction At the outset, I thank the organisers of the Silver Jubilee Function of Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) for giving me an opportunity to share my thoughts on the very topical subject of “Achieving Professional Excellence”. A Silver Jubilee has a special significance in the life of any institution as it signifies a coming of age and maturity. It's also a time to look back and thank every person who has contributed. II. 'Profession' and '
Shri P. Vijaya Bhaskar, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
I. Introduction At the outset, I thank the organisers of the Silver Jubilee Function of Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) for giving me an opportunity to share my thoughts on the very topical subject of “Achieving Professional Excellence”. A Silver Jubilee has a special significance in the life of any institution as it signifies a coming of age and maturity. It's also a time to look back and thank every person who has contributed. II. 'Profession' and '
Jun 05, 2013
The Global Financial Crisis and the Indian Financial Sector What Have We Learnt and How Have We Responded?
Thank you very much for inviting me to speak at this conference of the Indian Merchants’ Chamber on international finance and banking. I attach a lot of value to speaking from this platform and to sharing some thoughts on financial and banking sector reforms. 2. In a few months from now, we will be marking the fifth anniversary of the collapse of Lehman Brothers which will go down in popular perception as the trigger for the biggest financial crisis of our time. Five
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Thank you very much for inviting me to speak at this conference of the Indian Merchants’ Chamber on international finance and banking. I attach a lot of value to speaking from this platform and to sharing some thoughts on financial and banking sector reforms. 2. In a few months from now, we will be marking the fifth anniversary of the collapse of Lehman Brothers which will go down in popular perception as the trigger for the biggest financial crisis of our time. Five
Apr 23, 2013
Environmental and Social Sustainability: Key Issues and Concerns
Mr. Robert Tacon, Tutor, United Nations Environment Programme- Financial Initiative (UNEP FI); Ms. Stefanie Bauer, Advisor, Private Sector Development, GIZ; Mr. Pralay Mondal, Senior Group President – Retail & Business Banking, Yes Bank; Mr. Mengqi Cai, Programme Officer, Asia Pacific Task Force, UNEP FI; delegates to the event; members of the print and electronic media; ladies and gentlemen. It is a pleasure to be present here today to address this august gatheri
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Robert Tacon, Tutor, United Nations Environment Programme- Financial Initiative (UNEP FI); Ms. Stefanie Bauer, Advisor, Private Sector Development, GIZ; Mr. Pralay Mondal, Senior Group President – Retail & Business Banking, Yes Bank; Mr. Mengqi Cai, Programme Officer, Asia Pacific Task Force, UNEP FI; delegates to the event; members of the print and electronic media; ladies and gentlemen. It is a pleasure to be present here today to address this august gatheri
Apr 18, 2013
Remarks by Dr. Duvvuri Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India at IMF Conference on Rethinking Macro Policy II, Washington DC, on April 17, 2013
Session VI: Capital Account Management Three sub-topics (i) Capital controls (ii) Reserves (iii) International provision of liquidity I. Capital Account Management Intellectual Shift on Capital Controls The change in our world view on capital account management is by far one of the most remarkable intellectual shifts brought on by the crisis. In her opening remarks yesterday, the Managing Director said that the crisis shattered the consensus on many macroeconomic issu
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Session VI: Capital Account Management Three sub-topics (i) Capital controls (ii) Reserves (iii) International provision of liquidity I. Capital Account Management Intellectual Shift on Capital Controls The change in our world view on capital account management is by far one of the most remarkable intellectual shifts brought on by the crisis. In her opening remarks yesterday, the Managing Director said that the crisis shattered the consensus on many macroeconomic issu
Apr 17, 2013
Talking Points of Dr. Duvvuri Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India at Seminar on Strengthening IMF Surveillance IMF Spring Meetings, Washington DC, on April 16, 2013
Question 1: Over the next three to five years, what do you see as the critical issues for IMF Surveillance? Response There are several critical issues for IMF Surveillance over the next three to five years. I want to focus on two of them. Is the IMF able to analyze and understand the growing complexity of global linkages? Does the IMF have an objective, unbiased and contestable view on various aspects of Capital Account Management! I will look at these issues from an
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Question 1: Over the next three to five years, what do you see as the critical issues for IMF Surveillance? Response There are several critical issues for IMF Surveillance over the next three to five years. I want to focus on two of them. Is the IMF able to analyze and understand the growing complexity of global linkages? Does the IMF have an objective, unbiased and contestable view on various aspects of Capital Account Management! I will look at these issues from an
Mar 28, 2013
Transitioning from Student to Professional Lives: Some Reflections
Dr. M. Narendra, CMD, Indian Overseas Bank; Dr. (Smt.) P. Selvameenakshi, Principal, V.V. Vanniaperumal College for Women; Shri S.M.S. Manickavasagam, Secretary and Smt. M.M.N Jikki Mathavan, Joint Secretary, V.V. Vanniaperumal College for Women Managing Board; distinguished members of the audience and dear students! It is, indeed, a great honour and pleasure to be here in your midst today to deliver the Convocation Address at this college of eminent credentials. I am
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Dr. M. Narendra, CMD, Indian Overseas Bank; Dr. (Smt.) P. Selvameenakshi, Principal, V.V. Vanniaperumal College for Women; Shri S.M.S. Manickavasagam, Secretary and Smt. M.M.N Jikki Mathavan, Joint Secretary, V.V. Vanniaperumal College for Women Managing Board; distinguished members of the audience and dear students! It is, indeed, a great honour and pleasure to be here in your midst today to deliver the Convocation Address at this college of eminent credentials. I am
Mar 28, 2013
Statistics and the Reserve Bank: Recent Developments and Perspective
Deputy Governor, Dr. Urjit R. Patel, Shri A. B. Chakraborty, Officer-in-Charge, Department of Statistics and Information Management (DSIM); heads of select central office departments; distinguished statisticians and economists from the academia; and friends. I extend a warm welcome to you all to the Annual Statistics Conference 2013, organized by DSIM. This conference provides a platform to the officers of DSIM to present their research work before the experts and rec
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Deputy Governor, Dr. Urjit R. Patel, Shri A. B. Chakraborty, Officer-in-Charge, Department of Statistics and Information Management (DSIM); heads of select central office departments; distinguished statisticians and economists from the academia; and friends. I extend a warm welcome to you all to the Annual Statistics Conference 2013, organized by DSIM. This conference provides a platform to the officers of DSIM to present their research work before the experts and rec
Mar 13, 2013
India’s Macroeconomic Challenges Some Reserve Bank Perspectives
First of all many thanks to the London School of Economics for inviting me to deliver the fifth I.G. Patel Memorial Lecture. It is an honour to which I attach immense value. Dr. I.G. Patel 2. Dr. I.G. Patel represents a special bond between our two institutions - the Reserve Bank which I represent and the LSE where this lecture is instituted. Dr. Patel led both these institutions with great dignity and distinction, and is loved and respected by both our institutions.
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
First of all many thanks to the London School of Economics for inviting me to deliver the fifth I.G. Patel Memorial Lecture. It is an honour to which I attach immense value. Dr. I.G. Patel 2. Dr. I.G. Patel represents a special bond between our two institutions - the Reserve Bank which I represent and the LSE where this lecture is instituted. Dr. Patel led both these institutions with great dignity and distinction, and is loved and respected by both our institutions.
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