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Sep 29, 2009
Global Crisis: Genesis, Challenges and Opportunities Unleashed
Mr. Ajith Nivard Cabraal, Governor, Central Bank of Sri Lanka; Mr. Ajantha Madurapperuma, President, Association of Professional Bankers – Sri Lanka; Distinguished guests and members of the Association of Professional Bankers, Ladies and Gentlemen: It is a great pleasure and privilege for me to be here today for this 21st Anniversary Convention of the Association of Professional Bankers of Sri Lanka. At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Ajantha Madurapperuma, the
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Ajith Nivard Cabraal, Governor, Central Bank of Sri Lanka; Mr. Ajantha Madurapperuma, President, Association of Professional Bankers – Sri Lanka; Distinguished guests and members of the Association of Professional Bankers, Ladies and Gentlemen: It is a great pleasure and privilege for me to be here today for this 21st Anniversary Convention of the Association of Professional Bankers of Sri Lanka. At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Ajantha Madurapperuma, the
Sep 22, 2009
V K Sharma: Supervising in a Crisis Environment
I thank International Credit Union Regulators Network for inviting me to this Regulators Roundtable to share our experience of Supervising in Crisis Environment. I greatly appreciate the selection of the topic, the relevance of which cannot be over emphasized today. Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) in India are akin to Credit Unions as they are member-driven and are essentially community-based. However, unlike credit unions, UCBs are also permitted to accept deposits fr
Shri V.K. Sharma, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
I thank International Credit Union Regulators Network for inviting me to this Regulators Roundtable to share our experience of Supervising in Crisis Environment. I greatly appreciate the selection of the topic, the relevance of which cannot be over emphasized today. Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) in India are akin to Credit Unions as they are member-driven and are essentially community-based. However, unlike credit unions, UCBs are also permitted to accept deposits fr
Sep 11, 2009
Sustaining growth potential – Focus on key Sectors
I am privileged to speak before this learned audience at this conclave on the theme of 'Top priorities of the new regime – Growth strategies'. The topic is of special relevance for emerging economies like ours, particularly in the current context. As is well recognised, the Indian economy has enormous growth potential, and can be one of the economic powerhouses in the current millennium. The economic dominance of India along with China looks all the more likely in vie
Smt. Usha Thorat, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I am privileged to speak before this learned audience at this conclave on the theme of 'Top priorities of the new regime – Growth strategies'. The topic is of special relevance for emerging economies like ours, particularly in the current context. As is well recognised, the Indian economy has enormous growth potential, and can be one of the economic powerhouses in the current millennium. The economic dominance of India along with China looks all the more likely in vie
Sep 10, 2009
Financial Stability: Issues and Challenges
I. Global Banking - Paradigm Shift Thank you for inviting me to participate in this FICCI-IBA conference on “Global Banking: Paradigm Shift”. I understand this is one of the important banking conferences in the annual calendar, and so I struggled through what I should say at this valedictory that is central to the theme of the conference. 2. Quite understandably, public discourse over the last one year has been dominated by the global financial crisis; and the future
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I. Global Banking - Paradigm Shift Thank you for inviting me to participate in this FICCI-IBA conference on “Global Banking: Paradigm Shift”. I understand this is one of the important banking conferences in the annual calendar, and so I struggled through what I should say at this valedictory that is central to the theme of the conference. 2. Quite understandably, public discourse over the last one year has been dominated by the global financial crisis; and the future
Sep 08, 2009
Global Agenda for Regulatory and Supervisory Reforms: The Stock Taking and Way Forward
I thank the organisers of the FICCI - IBA Conference on Global Banking: Paradigm Shift for having invited me to chair the panel session this afternoon on Strengthening Financial Regulation and Supervision. Macro economic Scenario 2. The massive derailment of the financial sector in the advanced economies has had a knock on effect on the world economy. The world output is expected to contract by 1.4 per cent in 2009, GDP in the advanced economies is projected to declin
Smt. Usha Thorat, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I thank the organisers of the FICCI - IBA Conference on Global Banking: Paradigm Shift for having invited me to chair the panel session this afternoon on Strengthening Financial Regulation and Supervision. Macro economic Scenario 2. The massive derailment of the financial sector in the advanced economies has had a knock on effect on the world economy. The world output is expected to contract by 1.4 per cent in 2009, GDP in the advanced economies is projected to declin
Sep 07, 2009
India’s Economic Transformation - A Snapshot
Mr. K.V. Kamath, Chairman, ICICI Bank; Mr. Gagan Chaturvedi, Director, Antique Finance Limited; Distinguished participants from different parts of the World, invited guests, Ladies and Gentlemen: It is a great pleasure for me to be here in such august company and distinguished group of people. I would like to thank the organisers for inviting me to share my thoughts on a topic which has great relevance for sustained growth of Indian economy. I would be sharing my view
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. K.V. Kamath, Chairman, ICICI Bank; Mr. Gagan Chaturvedi, Director, Antique Finance Limited; Distinguished participants from different parts of the World, invited guests, Ladies and Gentlemen: It is a great pleasure for me to be here in such august company and distinguished group of people. I would like to thank the organisers for inviting me to share my thoughts on a topic which has great relevance for sustained growth of Indian economy. I would be sharing my view
Sep 04, 2009
Policy Lessons from the Global Financial Crisis
Shri Mukul Somany, Chairman, Confederation of Indian Industrty (Eastern Region), Shri S.S. Kohli, Chairman & Managing Director, India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited, Shri S.C. Gupta, Chairman & Managing Director, United Bank of India, Shri Ambarish Dasgupta, Executive Director, PwC, Shri R.K. Agrawal, Chairman, Economic Affairs, Finance & Taxation Subcommittee, CII (ER) and distinguished guests and invitees, members of the electronic and print medi
Shri V.K. Sharma, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Shri Mukul Somany, Chairman, Confederation of Indian Industrty (Eastern Region), Shri S.S. Kohli, Chairman & Managing Director, India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited, Shri S.C. Gupta, Chairman & Managing Director, United Bank of India, Shri Ambarish Dasgupta, Executive Director, PwC, Shri R.K. Agrawal, Chairman, Economic Affairs, Finance & Taxation Subcommittee, CII (ER) and distinguished guests and invitees, members of the electronic and print medi
Aug 31, 2009
Banking and Finance in India: Developments, Issues and Prospects
Mr. M.V. Nair, Chairman IBA and Chairman and Managing Director of Union Bank of India; Mr. Bhaskaran, Chief Executive Officer, Indian Institute of Banking and Finance; Representatives from EBTN, Distinguished participants from different parts of the Globe, invited guests, Ladies and Gentlemen: I am delighted to be here amidst all of you at the 62nd International Banking Summer School (IBSS) being organised by the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF) jointly
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. M.V. Nair, Chairman IBA and Chairman and Managing Director of Union Bank of India; Mr. Bhaskaran, Chief Executive Officer, Indian Institute of Banking and Finance; Representatives from EBTN, Distinguished participants from different parts of the Globe, invited guests, Ladies and Gentlemen: I am delighted to be here amidst all of you at the 62nd International Banking Summer School (IBSS) being organised by the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF) jointly
Aug 28, 2009
Ethics and the World of Finance
Thank you for inviting me to participate in this unique conference on ‘Ethics and the World of Finance’. This topic would have been relevant at any time. But it is particularly so, given the current financial crisis which has called into question the ethical foundation of the financial world. It is also fitting that we are discussing ethics and the world of finance at Sri Sathya Sai University. The worlds of faith and economic development are profoundly intertwined, i
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Thank you for inviting me to participate in this unique conference on ‘Ethics and the World of Finance’. This topic would have been relevant at any time. But it is particularly so, given the current financial crisis which has called into question the ethical foundation of the financial world. It is also fitting that we are discussing ethics and the world of finance at Sri Sathya Sai University. The worlds of faith and economic development are profoundly intertwined, i
Aug 19, 2009
V K Sharma: The International Financial Crisis and India – the Impact, Response and Outlook
His Excellency the High Commissioner of India Mr. Bhatia, Mr. Navdeep Suri, Consul General of India, Mr. Hari Bhartia, Vice-President of CII, Dr. Guma, Dy. Governor, South African Reserve Bank, Mr. Rudolf Gouws, Chief Economist, Rand Merchant Bank, distinguished invitees and delegates, First of all I would wish to thank His Excellency the High Commissioner of India for giving me the opportunity and privilege to address this distinguished and august audience. Second, I
Shri V.K. Sharma, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
His Excellency the High Commissioner of India Mr. Bhatia, Mr. Navdeep Suri, Consul General of India, Mr. Hari Bhartia, Vice-President of CII, Dr. Guma, Dy. Governor, South African Reserve Bank, Mr. Rudolf Gouws, Chief Economist, Rand Merchant Bank, distinguished invitees and delegates, First of all I would wish to thank His Excellency the High Commissioner of India for giving me the opportunity and privilege to address this distinguished and august audience. Second, I
Aug 14, 2009
Panel Discussion on 'Challenges for the Central Banks' organised at Hyderabad on as part of RBI's Platinum Jubilee Celebration
August 14, 2009 Webcast As part of its Platinum Jubilee Celebrations, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) organised a Panel Discussion on 'Challenges for the Central Banks' on August 14, 2009 at Hyderabad. Apart from Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, the distinguished panel comprised three former Governors of the Reserve Bank, viz., Shri M. Narasimham (currently Chairman, Administrative Staff College of India), Dr. C. Rangarajan (currently Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to
August 14, 2009 Webcast As part of its Platinum Jubilee Celebrations, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) organised a Panel Discussion on 'Challenges for the Central Banks' on August 14, 2009 at Hyderabad. Apart from Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, the distinguished panel comprised three former Governors of the Reserve Bank, viz., Shri M. Narasimham (currently Chairman, Administrative Staff College of India), Dr. C. Rangarajan (currently Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to
Aug 13, 2009
Banking: Key Driver for Inclusive Growth
Ladies and Gentlemen: It gives me immense pleasure to be here this evening in front of an august audience for today’s Mint debate series on the theme ‘Banking: Key Driver for Inclusive Growth’. I would like to thank the sponsors and all of you for inviting me here to share my views and thoughts on a subject which has become of great significance today for the growth of the Indian economy. The previous Conclaves organized by the Mint brought together the eminent banker
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Ladies and Gentlemen: It gives me immense pleasure to be here this evening in front of an august audience for today’s Mint debate series on the theme ‘Banking: Key Driver for Inclusive Growth’. I would like to thank the sponsors and all of you for inviting me here to share my views and thoughts on a subject which has become of great significance today for the growth of the Indian economy. The previous Conclaves organized by the Mint brought together the eminent banker
Aug 10, 2009
Technology, Financial Inclusion and Role of Urban Cooperative Banks *
Hon’ble Finance Minister, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Shri Rosaiahji; Chairman, A.P. Mahesh Co-operative Urban Bank Shri Ramesh Kumar Bung; Sr. Vice-Chairman Purshotamdas Mandhana; Vice-Chairperson Smt Pushpa Boob, Board of Directors, Senior Executives, Staff Members, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am delighted to be here this evening amongst all of you on the occasion of the 32nd Foundation Day Celebrations of The A.P. Mahesh Cooperative Urban Bank Ltd. I would like to thank y
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Hon’ble Finance Minister, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Shri Rosaiahji; Chairman, A.P. Mahesh Co-operative Urban Bank Shri Ramesh Kumar Bung; Sr. Vice-Chairman Purshotamdas Mandhana; Vice-Chairperson Smt Pushpa Boob, Board of Directors, Senior Executives, Staff Members, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am delighted to be here this evening amongst all of you on the occasion of the 32nd Foundation Day Celebrations of The A.P. Mahesh Cooperative Urban Bank Ltd. I would like to thank y
Jul 31, 2009
Global Financial Crisis Questioning the Questions
JRD Tata Thank you for inviting me to deliver this year’s JRD Tata Memorial Lecture. It is an honour to which I attach a lot of value. The man whose life this series of lectures commemorates, JRD Tata - or JRD, as he was known - left a great legacy as a visionary, as an industry leader, as a philanthropist, and above all as a humanist. 2. Two words capture JRD’s lasting contribution, nation builder. His commitment to India’s development was deep and abiding, and he wa
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
JRD Tata Thank you for inviting me to deliver this year’s JRD Tata Memorial Lecture. It is an honour to which I attach a lot of value. The man whose life this series of lectures commemorates, JRD Tata - or JRD, as he was known - left a great legacy as a visionary, as an industry leader, as a philanthropist, and above all as a humanist. 2. Two words capture JRD’s lasting contribution, nation builder. His commitment to India’s development was deep and abiding, and he wa
Jul 17, 2009
Pushing Financial Inclusion – Issues, Challenges and Way Forward - A Presentation by Dr. K.C.Chakrabarty DG, RBI
Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Jul 11, 2009
Impact of global financial crisis on Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as a National Regulator
I am delighted to be here in Seoul, participating in this 56th EXCOM Meeting and FinPower CEO Forum - my thanks to Secretary General Bayaua for inviting me to make this presentation on the ‘impact of the global financial crisis on RBI as a national regulator’. In order to understand the impact of the global crisis on India and the manner in which the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) responded, it is important to realise that the RBI is a central bank that is entrusted with
Smt. Usha Thorat, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I am delighted to be here in Seoul, participating in this 56th EXCOM Meeting and FinPower CEO Forum - my thanks to Secretary General Bayaua for inviting me to make this presentation on the ‘impact of the global financial crisis on RBI as a national regulator’. In order to understand the impact of the global crisis on India and the manner in which the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) responded, it is important to realise that the RBI is a central bank that is entrusted with
Jul 02, 2009
Inaugural address delivered by Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India at the third Annual Statistics Day Conference of the Reserve Bank at Mumbai on July 2, 2009
1. I am delighted to be here today to inaugurate this third Annual Statistics Day Conference of the Reserve Bank. It has now become a tradition for us to mark the Statistics Day as a tribute to late Professor P.C. Mahalanobis and his colossal contribution to the development of statistics in India, both as an academic discipline and as a tool for public policy. The Mahalanobis model of development planning, based as it was on statistical data analysis, marked an import
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. I am delighted to be here today to inaugurate this third Annual Statistics Day Conference of the Reserve Bank. It has now become a tradition for us to mark the Statistics Day as a tribute to late Professor P.C. Mahalanobis and his colossal contribution to the development of statistics in India, both as an academic discipline and as a tool for public policy. The Mahalanobis model of development planning, based as it was on statistical data analysis, marked an import
Jun 29, 2009
Sub-national Fiscal Reforms and Debt Management - Indian Experience
It gives me great pleasure to be here amongst you and address the World Bank Sub-national Fiscal Reform and Debt Management Forum. There is more than one reason on my part to accept this invitation, but more importantly, to share with you the turnaround story at the sub-national level in India. The relevance of fiscal reforms and creation of fiscal space even at the sub-national level can hardly be over-emphasised in the context of the on-going slowdown the world over
Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
It gives me great pleasure to be here amongst you and address the World Bank Sub-national Fiscal Reform and Debt Management Forum. There is more than one reason on my part to accept this invitation, but more importantly, to share with you the turnaround story at the sub-national level in India. The relevance of fiscal reforms and creation of fiscal space even at the sub-national level can hardly be over-emphasised in the context of the on-going slowdown the world over
Jun 15, 2009
Addressing the Regulatory Perimeter Issues – Indian Experience
1. The regulatory perimeter or boundary issue has been engaging the attention of policy makers internationally for quite some time but it was not a central issue associated with the current crisis. Paradoxically the origins as well the severity of impact of the crisis were concentrated in the most heavily regulated institutions. However, in my view, the real issue lay in not recognizing and addressing the dynamic inter-connectedness between entities across regulated,
Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. The regulatory perimeter or boundary issue has been engaging the attention of policy makers internationally for quite some time but it was not a central issue associated with the current crisis. Paradoxically the origins as well the severity of impact of the crisis were concentrated in the most heavily regulated institutions. However, in my view, the real issue lay in not recognizing and addressing the dynamic inter-connectedness between entities across regulated,
Jun 10, 2009
Emerging Contours of Financial Regulation : Challenges and Dynamics
The world is currently in the midst of the most severe financial and economic crisis since the Great Depression. Although the crisis originated in the sub-prime mortgage market in the United States, it then spread to Europe and later to the rest of the world. The speed of the contagion that spread across the world is perhaps unprecedented. What started off as a relatively limited crisis in the US housing mortgage sector turned successively into a widespread banking cr
Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
The world is currently in the midst of the most severe financial and economic crisis since the Great Depression. Although the crisis originated in the sub-prime mortgage market in the United States, it then spread to Europe and later to the rest of the world. The speed of the contagion that spread across the world is perhaps unprecedented. What started off as a relatively limited crisis in the US housing mortgage sector turned successively into a widespread banking cr
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