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Aug 07, 2012
The First Mile Walk into Financial Inclusion – Thinking Differently
Mrs. Naina Lal Kidwai, Vice President, FICCI and Country Head, HSBC India; Dr. Amiya Sharma, Chair, Sa-Dhan; Mr. Mathew Titus, Executive Director, Sa-Dhan, delegates to this Financial Inclusion Conference organized by FICCI and Sa-Dhan, ladies and gentlemen. I am pleased to be here with you all for the Financial Inclusion Conference 2012 that is being organized jointly by Sa-Dhan and FICCI. The theme this year “The First Mile Walk into Financial Inclusion” is both inn
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mrs. Naina Lal Kidwai, Vice President, FICCI and Country Head, HSBC India; Dr. Amiya Sharma, Chair, Sa-Dhan; Mr. Mathew Titus, Executive Director, Sa-Dhan, delegates to this Financial Inclusion Conference organized by FICCI and Sa-Dhan, ladies and gentlemen. I am pleased to be here with you all for the Financial Inclusion Conference 2012 that is being organized jointly by Sa-Dhan and FICCI. The theme this year “The First Mile Walk into Financial Inclusion” is both inn
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Aug 03, 2012
Indian Payment and Settlement Systems Responsible Innovation and Regulation
First of all, my thanks to the management of IDRBT for inviting me to this eighth edition of the IDRBT Banking Technology Awards function. Financial Innovation in the Context of the Crisis 2. We are gathered here today to recognise and celebrate financial innovation. If we take a long sweep of history, there is no doubt that innovation has contributed to enhancing the quantum, quality and reach of financial intermediation. In recent years though, financial innovation
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
First of all, my thanks to the management of IDRBT for inviting me to this eighth edition of the IDRBT Banking Technology Awards function. Financial Innovation in the Context of the Crisis 2. We are gathered here today to recognise and celebrate financial innovation. If we take a long sweep of history, there is no doubt that innovation has contributed to enhancing the quantum, quality and reach of financial intermediation. In recent years though, financial innovation
Jul 30, 2012
Managing currency risk in the new normal
Ladies and Gentlemen, I am happy to be here today and share with you my perspectives on this interesting theme of the Seminar. It does take a lot of courage to coin anything as "normal' these days. What is ‘New Normal’? Mr. Mohamed El-Erian and Mr. Bill Gross of Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO)coined the phrase ‘New Normal’ during early 2009 that basically signifies a downward shift in potential growth of the advanced economies post-crisis and the consequ
Shri G Padmanabhan, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Ladies and Gentlemen, I am happy to be here today and share with you my perspectives on this interesting theme of the Seminar. It does take a lot of courage to coin anything as "normal' these days. What is ‘New Normal’? Mr. Mohamed El-Erian and Mr. Bill Gross of Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO)coined the phrase ‘New Normal’ during early 2009 that basically signifies a downward shift in potential growth of the advanced economies post-crisis and the consequ
Jul 23, 2012
Issues and Challenges in Financial Inclusion: Policies, Partnerships, Processes & Products
It is a great pleasure to be in the midst of such a galaxy of eminent civil servants, serving and retired, academics and corporate citizens associated with the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA). IIPA was established in the year 1954 to undertake academic activities to enhance the leadership qualities and managerial capabilities. The idea is to build capacity for good governance and create mechanism for efficient delivery of public goods and welfare supp
Shri Harun R Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
It is a great pleasure to be in the midst of such a galaxy of eminent civil servants, serving and retired, academics and corporate citizens associated with the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA). IIPA was established in the year 1954 to undertake academic activities to enhance the leadership qualities and managerial capabilities. The idea is to build capacity for good governance and create mechanism for efficient delivery of public goods and welfare supp
Jul 19, 2012
Small is still Beautiful and Competitive – Reflections on the Growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India
Mr. Partha Chatterjee, Hon’ble Minister in Charge, Department of Commerce and Industries, Government of West Bengal, Dr. Manas Ranjan Bhunia, Hon’ble Minister in Charge, Department of Micro and Small Scale Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal, Dr. Rajeev Singh, Director General, Indian Chamber of Commerce, Kolkata, and other distinguished invitees. I am indeed happy to be a part of this national conference. 2. This conference is very timely for several
Shri Anand Sinha, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Partha Chatterjee, Hon’ble Minister in Charge, Department of Commerce and Industries, Government of West Bengal, Dr. Manas Ranjan Bhunia, Hon’ble Minister in Charge, Department of Micro and Small Scale Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal, Dr. Rajeev Singh, Director General, Indian Chamber of Commerce, Kolkata, and other distinguished invitees. I am indeed happy to be a part of this national conference. 2. This conference is very timely for several
Jul 19, 2012
Remembering Dr. I G Patel
1. There are many privileges of being the Governor. Among them is releasing the books by former Governors. It is a privilege to which I attach a lot of value, something which I prize. Newton 2. Because the occasion demands it, I must repeat what I said at the Reserve Bank’s Platinum Jubilee. 3. Those of you who have had some exposure to the history of science would know that Sir Isaac Newton was an intellectually arrogant man. When his friend and rival, Robert Hooke w
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. There are many privileges of being the Governor. Among them is releasing the books by former Governors. It is a privilege to which I attach a lot of value, something which I prize. Newton 2. Because the occasion demands it, I must repeat what I said at the Reserve Bank’s Platinum Jubilee. 3. Those of you who have had some exposure to the history of science would know that Sir Isaac Newton was an intellectually arrogant man. When his friend and rival, Robert Hooke w
Jul 18, 2012
On Leadership Skills
I thank the students of Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS), Mumbai for inviting me to this Seminar, aptly titled “The CATALYST”. For me, being here, in my Alma Mater, is special, and being the Chief Guest today is therefore doubly special. I am also happy to be sharing with you my thoughts on a subject, which has been close to my heart: Leadership. I remember having studied Transformational Leadership and its Impact on Organisational Climate and Un
Shri V.S. Das, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
I thank the students of Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS), Mumbai for inviting me to this Seminar, aptly titled “The CATALYST”. For me, being here, in my Alma Mater, is special, and being the Chief Guest today is therefore doubly special. I am also happy to be sharing with you my thoughts on a subject, which has been close to my heart: Leadership. I remember having studied Transformational Leadership and its Impact on Organisational Climate and Un
Jul 17, 2012
Statistics in the Reserve Bank of India
Governor Dr. Subbarao, Prof. R. Radhakrishna, Chairman, National Statistical Commission, Dr. Aurel Schubert, Director General, Statistics Department, European Central Bank (ECB), Deputy Governor Dr. Subir Gokarn; other distinguished speakers Prof. J.R. Varma, IIM Ahmedabad, Prof. Probal Chaudhuri, ISI Kolkata and Prof. Amit Bubna, ISB, Hyderabad; Deputy Governors, colleague Executive Directors, distinguished guests from the financial sector and academia, members of th
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Governor Dr. Subbarao, Prof. R. Radhakrishna, Chairman, National Statistical Commission, Dr. Aurel Schubert, Director General, Statistics Department, European Central Bank (ECB), Deputy Governor Dr. Subir Gokarn; other distinguished speakers Prof. J.R. Varma, IIM Ahmedabad, Prof. Probal Chaudhuri, ISI Kolkata and Prof. Amit Bubna, ISB, Hyderabad; Deputy Governors, colleague Executive Directors, distinguished guests from the financial sector and academia, members of th
Jul 17, 2012
Statistics and Statistical Analysis in RBI’s Work
Statistics Day at RBI The Statistics Day Conference, held to honour the memory of that doyen of statistics, the late Prof. P. C. Mahalanobis, has become an important event in the Reserve Bank’s annual calendar. Since statistical analysis is a critical input for the Reserve Bank to deliver on its mandate, we have found this annual conference to be a very valuable learning experience. 2. I want to acknowledge the presence here of several leading experts in statistical a
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Statistics Day at RBI The Statistics Day Conference, held to honour the memory of that doyen of statistics, the late Prof. P. C. Mahalanobis, has become an important event in the Reserve Bank’s annual calendar. Since statistical analysis is a critical input for the Reserve Bank to deliver on its mandate, we have found this annual conference to be a very valuable learning experience. 2. I want to acknowledge the presence here of several leading experts in statistical a
Jul 16, 2012
Issues in IT Governance
Smt. Meena Hemchandra, Principal CAB, members of CAB faculty and participants; wish you all a very good morning. I thank the Principal for the privilege given to me to address this gathering of CTOs and CIOs of banks, who are responsible for managing information, the most valuable resource for banks today. It is indeed appreciable and thoughtful of the CAB to organize a programme with a theme which has great contemporary relevance. Emergence of Corporate Governance 2.
Shri G Padmanabhan, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Smt. Meena Hemchandra, Principal CAB, members of CAB faculty and participants; wish you all a very good morning. I thank the Principal for the privilege given to me to address this gathering of CTOs and CIOs of banks, who are responsible for managing information, the most valuable resource for banks today. It is indeed appreciable and thoughtful of the CAB to organize a programme with a theme which has great contemporary relevance. Emergence of Corporate Governance 2.
Jul 13, 2012
Global Convergence of Banking Regulations and its impact on Indian Banking System
I am very happy to be here to address the Bankers Club at Raipur. Chhattisgarh is a fast developing state and the banking system here has to play its role in ushering in economic growth of the state. The outreach programme in which I participated yesterday at Makanpur was an eye opener for me regarding the active role played by the banks towards this direction. Global Financial Crisis – A curtain raiser 2. As we are passing through difficult but challenging times as f
Shri G Padmanabhan, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
I am very happy to be here to address the Bankers Club at Raipur. Chhattisgarh is a fast developing state and the banking system here has to play its role in ushering in economic growth of the state. The outreach programme in which I participated yesterday at Makanpur was an eye opener for me regarding the active role played by the banks towards this direction. Global Financial Crisis – A curtain raiser 2. As we are passing through difficult but challenging times as f
Jul 12, 2012
Issues and Challenges in Financial Inclusion : Policies, Partnerships, Processes and Products
Shri Harun R Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Jul 12, 2012
Agricultural Credit - Accomplishments and Challenges
I am delighted to be a part of NABARD’s celebrations of its completion of thirty years. This is a special occasion for NABARD, of course; but also a special occasion for the Reserve Bank, for NABARD was incubated in the Reserve Bank before it rolled out as an independent development financial institution in 1982. The bondage between our two institutions has not only remained strong but is getting stronger. We share a common goal - of furthering inclusive growth. We al
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I am delighted to be a part of NABARD’s celebrations of its completion of thirty years. This is a special occasion for NABARD, of course; but also a special occasion for the Reserve Bank, for NABARD was incubated in the Reserve Bank before it rolled out as an independent development financial institution in 1982. The bondage between our two institutions has not only remained strong but is getting stronger. We share a common goal - of furthering inclusive growth. We al
Jul 11, 2012
Launch of the OTC Derivatives Trade Repository
We are gathered here to mark the launch of the OTC Derivatives Trade Repository. As you know, in the aftermath of the US sub-prime crisis, improving transparency and reducing counterparty risk in OTC derivatives transactions have been two principal themes of discourse in the context of helping create a robust financial market architecture. This would not only reduce the possibility of recurrence of such a crisis in future but also contain the fallout and facilitate ti
Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
We are gathered here to mark the launch of the OTC Derivatives Trade Repository. As you know, in the aftermath of the US sub-prime crisis, improving transparency and reducing counterparty risk in OTC derivatives transactions have been two principal themes of discourse in the context of helping create a robust financial market architecture. This would not only reduce the possibility of recurrence of such a crisis in future but also contain the fallout and facilitate ti
Jul 04, 2012
Touching Hearts and Spreading Smiles
I am deeply touched by the invitation to deliver this oration as part of Indian Overseas Bank’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. I know that some very distinguished people have given orations in this series, and it is an honour for me to add my name to that very select list. IOB - Origins and Legacy 2. At the outset, my congratulations to the CMD Shri Narendra, all the officers and staff of IOB on this very special occasion. I browsed through the history of IOB and am s
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I am deeply touched by the invitation to deliver this oration as part of Indian Overseas Bank’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. I know that some very distinguished people have given orations in this series, and it is an honour for me to add my name to that very select list. IOB - Origins and Legacy 2. At the outset, my congratulations to the CMD Shri Narendra, all the officers and staff of IOB on this very special occasion. I browsed through the history of IOB and am s
Jul 03, 2012
IT and Governance in Banks - Some thoughts
Shri Sambamurthy, Director, IDRBT; Shri Prabhakar, Chairman and Managing Director, Andhra Bank, Shri Rao, Managing Director, SBH, Shri Siva Kumar, member of faculty, IDRBT, distinguished fellows of IDRBT; other members of the faculty; and directors on the Boards of banks. Wish you all a very good morning. 2. Independent directors are looked upon by both the stakeholders and regulators as important contributors to the value additive and ethically positive oversight of
Shri Anand Sinha, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri Sambamurthy, Director, IDRBT; Shri Prabhakar, Chairman and Managing Director, Andhra Bank, Shri Rao, Managing Director, SBH, Shri Siva Kumar, member of faculty, IDRBT, distinguished fellows of IDRBT; other members of the faculty; and directors on the Boards of banks. Wish you all a very good morning. 2. Independent directors are looked upon by both the stakeholders and regulators as important contributors to the value additive and ethically positive oversight of
Jun 28, 2012
ICT Based Financial Inclusion - Carving a New path through Innovation
Shri N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman-CII BANKing TECH Summit 2012 and CEO & Managing Director, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd; Shri Pratip Chaudhuri, Chairman, State Bank of India; Shri Pradeep Bhargava, Chairman – CII Western Region; Mr. Manoj K. Kashyap, Executive Director, Pricewaterhouse Coopers Pvt. Ltd.; Mr. Dev Ranjan Mukherjee, Director, CII; distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. 2. When the financial sector is going through perhaps the most chequered pha
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman-CII BANKing TECH Summit 2012 and CEO & Managing Director, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd; Shri Pratip Chaudhuri, Chairman, State Bank of India; Shri Pradeep Bhargava, Chairman – CII Western Region; Mr. Manoj K. Kashyap, Executive Director, Pricewaterhouse Coopers Pvt. Ltd.; Mr. Dev Ranjan Mukherjee, Director, CII; distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. 2. When the financial sector is going through perhaps the most chequered pha
Jun 27, 2012
Price Stability and Financial Stability An Emerging Market Perspective
“A system of credit which has slowly grown up as years went on, which has suited itself to the course of business, which has forced itself on the habits of men, will not be altered because theorists disapprove of it, or because books are written against it.” Walter Bagehot, Lombard Street,1873. It is indeed an honour for me to be addressing the distinguished members of the Board of Directors and Senior Management of the Central Bank of Nigeria. I thank Governor Sanusi
Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
“A system of credit which has slowly grown up as years went on, which has suited itself to the course of business, which has forced itself on the habits of men, will not be altered because theorists disapprove of it, or because books are written against it.” Walter Bagehot, Lombard Street,1873. It is indeed an honour for me to be addressing the distinguished members of the Board of Directors and Senior Management of the Central Bank of Nigeria. I thank Governor Sanusi
Jun 20, 2012
Responsible Innovation in Finance
Ladies and gentlemen, 1. C' est en effet un honneur et un privilège d'être ici ce soir, dans une des plus belles villes du monde, d'accepter au nom de l'une des Banques centrales les plus respectées du monde le prix Dufrenoy de l'Innovation décerné pour l'année 2012, à la Reserve Bank of India (pour nos calibrage politique dans le règlement des produits financiers). Je remercie tous ceux qui ont contribue a nous choisir pour cet honneur. Maintenant avant que l’on me d
Shri G Padmanabhan, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Ladies and gentlemen, 1. C' est en effet un honneur et un privilège d'être ici ce soir, dans une des plus belles villes du monde, d'accepter au nom de l'une des Banques centrales les plus respectées du monde le prix Dufrenoy de l'Innovation décerné pour l'année 2012, à la Reserve Bank of India (pour nos calibrage politique dans le règlement des produits financiers). Je remercie tous ceux qui ont contribue a nous choisir pour cet honneur. Maintenant avant que l’on me d
Jun 19, 2012
India - Macroeconomic Situation Assessment and Prospects
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
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