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May 18, 2009
Information Technology and Banking – A Continuing Agenda
I am delighted to be here today to celebrate outstanding Information Technology achievements in the Indian banking sector. We are all well aware of the significant contributions that Indian IT professionals have made in the world arena. In fact, when the phrase “Indian talent” is used, it is often meant as a synonym for IT excellence. IT in the Indian Financial Sector – the Beginnings 2. The use of technology in expanding banking has been a key focus area of the Reser
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I am delighted to be here today to celebrate outstanding Information Technology achievements in the Indian banking sector. We are all well aware of the significant contributions that Indian IT professionals have made in the world arena. In fact, when the phrase “Indian talent” is used, it is often meant as a synonym for IT excellence. IT in the Indian Financial Sector – the Beginnings 2. The use of technology in expanding banking has been a key focus area of the Reser
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Apr 25, 2009
Statement by Mr. Duvvuri Subbarao, Alternate Governor
Mr. Chairman, 1. The IMFC meets today in extraordinarily complex and challenging times. The financial crisis became full-blown in the second half of 2008, and has morphed through negative feedback to real activity, plunging the global economy into the deepest recession since World War II. What started off as a sub-prime crisis in the US housing mortgage sector has turned successively into a global banking crisis, global financial crisis and now a global economic crisi
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Chairman, 1. The IMFC meets today in extraordinarily complex and challenging times. The financial crisis became full-blown in the second half of 2008, and has morphed through negative feedback to real activity, plunging the global economy into the deepest recession since World War II. What started off as a sub-prime crisis in the US housing mortgage sector has turned successively into a global banking crisis, global financial crisis and now a global economic crisi
Apr 23, 2009
Global Financial Crisis : Causes, Impact, Policy Responses and Lessons
Global Financial Crisis : Causes, Consequences and India’s Prospects By Rakesh Mohan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India at London Business School on April 23, 2009 The intensification of the global financial crisis, following the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers in September 2008, has made the current economic and financial environment a very difficult time for the world economy, the global financial system and for central banks. The fall out of the current global f
Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Global Financial Crisis : Causes, Consequences and India’s Prospects By Rakesh Mohan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India at London Business School on April 23, 2009 The intensification of the global financial crisis, following the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers in September 2008, has made the current economic and financial environment a very difficult time for the world economy, the global financial system and for central banks. The fall out of the current global f
Apr 21, 2009
V K Sharma: Issues in Capital account Convertibility and Lessons from the Current Financial Crisis
Mr. Jean Leviol, Minister Counsellor for Economic Affairs, Embassy of France, New Delhi, Mr. Gerard Beduneau, Director, IBFI, Banque de France, Mrs. Isabelle Vaillant, Deputy Director, International and Economic Relations, Banque de France, Mr. Sanjaya Panth, Senior Resident Representative, IMF, New Delhi, Mr. Sandip Ghose, Principal, College of Agricultural Banking, Dr. R. K. Pattnaik, Advisor, Reserve Bank of India and Dear Friends, I welcome you all to the RBI-BdF
Shri V.K. Sharma, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Jean Leviol, Minister Counsellor for Economic Affairs, Embassy of France, New Delhi, Mr. Gerard Beduneau, Director, IBFI, Banque de France, Mrs. Isabelle Vaillant, Deputy Director, International and Economic Relations, Banque de France, Mr. Sanjaya Panth, Senior Resident Representative, IMF, New Delhi, Mr. Sandip Ghose, Principal, College of Agricultural Banking, Dr. R. K. Pattnaik, Advisor, Reserve Bank of India and Dear Friends, I welcome you all to the RBI-BdF
Apr 02, 2009
Platinum Jubilee Celebrations - Governor’s Address to Staff
Dear Colleagues, As the Reserve Bank of India enters its 75th year, today marks a momentous milestone in the history of this great institution. I am indeed delighted and privileged to be speaking to all of you, members of the RBI family, on this historic occasion. 2. Marking the 75th birthday is a time for joy and celebration. It is also an occasion for introspection - an occasion to reflect on the evolution of the Reserve Bank, to look back on the road we traversed,
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Dear Colleagues, As the Reserve Bank of India enters its 75th year, today marks a momentous milestone in the history of this great institution. I am indeed delighted and privileged to be speaking to all of you, members of the RBI family, on this historic occasion. 2. Marking the 75th birthday is a time for joy and celebration. It is also an occasion for introspection - an occasion to reflect on the evolution of the Reserve Bank, to look back on the road we traversed,
Mar 26, 2009
India - Managing the Impact of the Global Financial Crisis
Introduction 1. Less than a year ago, much of what has happened in the Indian economy since last October would have been hard to anticipate. I recall, around this time last year, the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) were, what are the factors that put India on a high growth trajectory and what can we do to remain there? Today, the FAQ is, when and how do we get back on to the high growth trajectory? The sharp turn around in the FAQs summarizes in a nutshell the
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Introduction 1. Less than a year ago, much of what has happened in the Indian economy since last October would have been hard to anticipate. I recall, around this time last year, the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) were, what are the factors that put India on a high growth trajectory and what can we do to remain there? Today, the FAQ is, when and how do we get back on to the high growth trajectory? The sharp turn around in the FAQs summarizes in a nutshell the
Mar 23, 2009
Technology in Banks – Responding to the Emerging Challenges
Ladies and gentlemen, a very good morning. A central banker addressing an impressive gathering of technology experts on a topic which is their very own – to say the least, is a formidable task. In the current global financial context, though, I may not be surprised if many central banks, as regulators of banking and other financial institutions get more engaged with the technology aspects of the regulated institutions’ operations. 2. It is not hard to miss the role pl
Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Ladies and gentlemen, a very good morning. A central banker addressing an impressive gathering of technology experts on a topic which is their very own – to say the least, is a formidable task. In the current global financial context, though, I may not be surprised if many central banks, as regulators of banking and other financial institutions get more engaged with the technology aspects of the regulated institutions’ operations. 2. It is not hard to miss the role pl
Mar 19, 2009
Retail Payments : Perspectives and Way Forward
Introduction 1. It is a great delight for me to be here at the conclusion of this seminar on Payment and Settlement Systems aimed at improving our understanding of the way forward on this vital segment of central bank infrastructure. Here, at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), we have traversed a steep learning curve over the last several years, and come a long way in implementing an efficient and effective payment system. I am deeply conscious of the fact that we still
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Introduction 1. It is a great delight for me to be here at the conclusion of this seminar on Payment and Settlement Systems aimed at improving our understanding of the way forward on this vital segment of central bank infrastructure. Here, at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), we have traversed a steep learning curve over the last several years, and come a long way in implementing an efficient and effective payment system. I am deeply conscious of the fact that we still
Mar 17, 2009
Retail Payment Systems – Select Issues
Ladies and Gentlemen, 1. It is indeed an honour to be the first speaker in a gathering of Payment and Settlement System professionals who will be deliberating upon various issues that I am sure will go a long way in strengthening the payment systems fabric in individual countries as well as in a global context. In the context of an otherwise gloomy scenario in the global financial system, the presence of robust payment and settlement systems infrastructure around the
Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Ladies and Gentlemen, 1. It is indeed an honour to be the first speaker in a gathering of Payment and Settlement System professionals who will be deliberating upon various issues that I am sure will go a long way in strengthening the payment systems fabric in individual countries as well as in a global context. In the context of an otherwise gloomy scenario in the global financial system, the presence of robust payment and settlement systems infrastructure around the
Mar 03, 2009
Lessons for Financial Policymaking - Interpreting the Dilemmas
I was really struggling to select a theme for today’s address. I intended it to be relevant but not repetitive, comprehensive but not broad brush, having a policymaker’s perspective but not too uni-dimensional. Finally the theme I zeroed down on emerged out of this very exercise of the balancing act - the dilemmas and conflicts thrown up for the policymakers by the paradoxical character of recent turn of events in the global financial markets. It is rather surprising
Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I was really struggling to select a theme for today’s address. I intended it to be relevant but not repetitive, comprehensive but not broad brush, having a policymaker’s perspective but not too uni-dimensional. Finally the theme I zeroed down on emerged out of this very exercise of the balancing act - the dilemmas and conflicts thrown up for the policymakers by the paradoxical character of recent turn of events in the global financial markets. It is rather surprising
Feb 18, 2009
Impact of the Global Financial Crisis on India Collateral Damage and Response
Global outlook 1. The global economic outlook deteriorated sharply over the last quarter. In a sign of the ferocity of the down turn, the IMF made a marked downward revision of its estimate for global growth in 2009 in purchasing power parity terms – from its forecast of 3.0 per cent made in October 2008 to 0.5 per cent in January 2009. In market exchange rate terms, the downturn is sharper – global GDP is projected to actually shrink by 0.6 per cent. With all the adv
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Global outlook 1. The global economic outlook deteriorated sharply over the last quarter. In a sign of the ferocity of the down turn, the IMF made a marked downward revision of its estimate for global growth in 2009 in purchasing power parity terms – from its forecast of 3.0 per cent made in October 2008 to 0.5 per cent in January 2009. In market exchange rate terms, the downturn is sharper – global GDP is projected to actually shrink by 0.6 per cent. With all the adv
Jan 13, 2009
Some Reflections on the recent global financial turmoil – an Indian perspective
Every year, this forum provides an opportunity to collectively review and analyse the developments of the past year in the forex market. But the past year has been like never before and now the focus is on the impact of the financial crisis on the real economy. The financial meltdown has resulted in effective nationalisation of major financial institutions in the US, UK and Eurozone. So far global banks, mortgage lenders and insurance firms have announced write downs
Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Every year, this forum provides an opportunity to collectively review and analyse the developments of the past year in the forex market. But the past year has been like never before and now the focus is on the impact of the financial crisis on the real economy. The financial meltdown has resulted in effective nationalisation of major financial institutions in the US, UK and Eurozone. So far global banks, mortgage lenders and insurance firms have announced write downs
Dec 18, 2008
The Global Financial Turmoil and Challenges for the Indian Economy
It is my pleasure to be here this evening and to be able to share my thoughts with an exclusive gathering of bankers. Since this is an in-house meeting and we are professional colleagues, I propose to be frank and forthright. I am glad to know that the Bankers' Club in Kolkata has been recently revived and is engaged in promoting professional interaction within the banking community. 2. The global financial crisis is now the staple of front page news. Banks around the
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
It is my pleasure to be here this evening and to be able to share my thoughts with an exclusive gathering of bankers. Since this is an in-house meeting and we are professional colleagues, I propose to be frank and forthright. I am glad to know that the Bankers' Club in Kolkata has been recently revived and is engaged in promoting professional interaction within the banking community. 2. The global financial crisis is now the staple of front page news. Banks around the
Dec 04, 2008
Mitigating Spillovers and Contagion Lessons from the Global Financial Crisis
1. On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, it is my pleasure and privilege to welcome all of you international delegates to India, to this wonderful city of Hyderabad, and to this RBI-BIS Seminar on "Mitigating Spillovers and Contagion - Lessons from the Global Financial Crisis". Seminar Context 2. This seminar is the second successive BIS seminar to be organised by the RBI, and marks an important milestone in the intellectual collaboration between the Bank for Intern
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, it is my pleasure and privilege to welcome all of you international delegates to India, to this wonderful city of Hyderabad, and to this RBI-BIS Seminar on "Mitigating Spillovers and Contagion - Lessons from the Global Financial Crisis". Seminar Context 2. This seminar is the second successive BIS seminar to be organised by the RBI, and marks an important milestone in the intellectual collaboration between the Bank for Intern
Nov 25, 2008
Contemporary International and Domestic Banking Developments and the Emerging Challenges
Dear Friends, I am delighted to be here this evening at the meeting of the Bankers’ Club, Kolkata, which, I understand, is in the process of reactivating itself to provide a vibrant professional platform to the bankers for an ongoing exchange of views on the areas of functional and contemporary relevance to the banking community. I am grateful to the organisers for affording me this opportunity to be with this august audience and to share some my thoughts on the very
Shri V. Leeladhar, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Dear Friends, I am delighted to be here this evening at the meeting of the Bankers’ Club, Kolkata, which, I understand, is in the process of reactivating itself to provide a vibrant professional platform to the bankers for an ongoing exchange of views on the areas of functional and contemporary relevance to the banking community. I am grateful to the organisers for affording me this opportunity to be with this august audience and to share some my thoughts on the very
Nov 21, 2008
V K Sharma: Genesis, Diagnosis and Prognosis of the Current Global Financial Crisis
I heartily welcome you all to the Senior Management Conference 2008. As at the time of the last Senior Management Conference, the now 14-month old, and still ongoing, global financial market convulsion, with no hint even now of its cataclysmic denouement, and its recent direct outcome, the widespread global economic slowdown, provide, again, the perfect backdrop, and contextual topicality, to this year's conference theme "Financial Sector Development in India: Agenda
Shri V.K. Sharma, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
I heartily welcome you all to the Senior Management Conference 2008. As at the time of the last Senior Management Conference, the now 14-month old, and still ongoing, global financial market convulsion, with no hint even now of its cataclysmic denouement, and its recent direct outcome, the widespread global economic slowdown, provide, again, the perfect backdrop, and contextual topicality, to this year's conference theme "Financial Sector Development in India: Agenda
Oct 12, 2008
Lessons from the Global Financial Crisis with special reference to Emerging Market Economies and India
1. Since the collapse of the leading US investment banks in August-September 2008, there has been a breakdown of trust in inter-bank and inter-institutional lending. Given that this kind of extreme risk perception will be reversed only slowly, the full resolution of the crisis will inevitably take time. 2. Additionally, there is the problem of contagion – across markets, across institutions and across countries. Each day, there is news of the crisis spreading to a new
Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. Since the collapse of the leading US investment banks in August-September 2008, there has been a breakdown of trust in inter-bank and inter-institutional lending. Given that this kind of extreme risk perception will be reversed only slowly, the full resolution of the crisis will inevitably take time. 2. Additionally, there is the problem of contagion – across markets, across institutions and across countries. Each day, there is news of the crisis spreading to a new
Oct 10, 2008
Global Financial Crisis and Key Risks: Impact on India and Asia (Updated on October 27, 2008)
The turmoil in the international financial markets of advanced economies, that started around mid-2007, has exacerbated substantially since August 2008. The financial market crisis has led to the collapse of major financial institutions and is now beginning to impact the real economy in the advanced economies. As this crisis is unfolding, credit markets appear to be drying up in the developed world. With the substantive increase in financial globalisation, how much wi
Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
The turmoil in the international financial markets of advanced economies, that started around mid-2007, has exacerbated substantially since August 2008. The financial market crisis has led to the collapse of major financial institutions and is now beginning to impact the real economy in the advanced economies. As this crisis is unfolding, credit markets appear to be drying up in the developed world. With the substantive increase in financial globalisation, how much wi
Sep 12, 2008
Financial Inclusion and Information Technology
It is indeed very heartening to be here at this WIPRO-NDTV Convergence Conference on ‘Vision 2020 - Indian Financial Services Sector’. I thank the organizers for inviting me here today. Introduction 2. The banking system has grown enormously in the last five years keeping pace with and in some cases leading the country’s remarkable economic growth. Simultaneously, the banking system has improved its strength, efficiency and resilience. There have also been significant
Smt. Usha Thorat, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
It is indeed very heartening to be here at this WIPRO-NDTV Convergence Conference on ‘Vision 2020 - Indian Financial Services Sector’. I thank the organizers for inviting me here today. Introduction 2. The banking system has grown enormously in the last five years keeping pace with and in some cases leading the country’s remarkable economic growth. Simultaneously, the banking system has improved its strength, efficiency and resilience. There have also been significant
Aug 29, 2008
Remarks by Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, on the launch of currency futures
Honourable Finance Minister, Chairman SEBI Shri Bhave, Chairman NSE, Shri Mathur, MD & CEO NSE, Shri Ravi Narain, DMD, NSE Smt. Chitra Ramakrishnan, ladies and gentlemen. </font>2. We are gathered here to mark an event of great significance in the context of Indian financial markets. This event is in fulfillment of the announcement made by the Hon. Finance Minister as part of the Budget Speech in February 2008. It may be recalled that the preparatory work in
Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Honourable Finance Minister, Chairman SEBI Shri Bhave, Chairman NSE, Shri Mathur, MD & CEO NSE, Shri Ravi Narain, DMD, NSE Smt. Chitra Ramakrishnan, ladies and gentlemen. </font>2. We are gathered here to mark an event of great significance in the context of Indian financial markets. This event is in fulfillment of the announcement made by the Hon. Finance Minister as part of the Budget Speech in February 2008. It may be recalled that the preparatory work in
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