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Monetary Policy Statement by Shri Shaktikanta Das, RBI Governor June 07, 2024
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Jan 16, 2021
Towards a Stable Financial System
At the outset, let me pay my homage to Shri Nani A. Palkhiwala and his grand legacy as a nation builder of modern India. I would also like to convey my sincere appreciation to the Palkhivala Foundation for continuing the tradition of organising Shri Palkhivala Memorial Lectures. I consider it as a great honour to be delivering the 39th Shri Palkhivala Memorial Lecture today, more so – among others – because he was very closely associated with the RBI during his tenure
Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
At the outset, let me pay my homage to Shri Nani A. Palkhiwala and his grand legacy as a nation builder of modern India. I would also like to convey my sincere appreciation to the Palkhivala Foundation for continuing the tradition of organising Shri Palkhivala Memorial Lectures. I consider it as a great honour to be delivering the 39th Shri Palkhivala Memorial Lecture today, more so – among others – because he was very closely associated with the RBI during his tenure
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Dec 16, 2020
National Strategy on Financial Education 2020-25
I wish to thank NCAER for inviting me to deliver the key note address at this webinar on National Strategy for Financial Education. I appreciate the thoughtful initiative of NCAER in choosing this topic for the webinar. As we inch towards the close of what has been an unprecedented year in terms of loss of lives and livelihood and the way of living in general, it would be appropriate to look at the area of financial inclusion and literacy which has both broad macro le
Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I wish to thank NCAER for inviting me to deliver the key note address at this webinar on National Strategy for Financial Education. I appreciate the thoughtful initiative of NCAER in choosing this topic for the webinar. As we inch towards the close of what has been an unprecedented year in terms of loss of lives and livelihood and the way of living in general, it would be appropriate to look at the area of financial inclusion and literacy which has both broad macro le
Nov 26, 2020
Accelerating Financial Market Reforms in India
1. I wish to thank FEDAI for inviting me on the occasion of their 4th Annual Day. This is an opportune moment to look back and reflect on the developments of the last one year in financial markets and, in particular, the foreign exchange markets. The year 2020 has been one like never before. Faced with an unknown crisis which brought the global economy to a sudden stop, recent policy discourse has been dominated, and rightly so, by the impact of the pandemic. Despite
Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. I wish to thank FEDAI for inviting me on the occasion of their 4th Annual Day. This is an opportune moment to look back and reflect on the developments of the last one year in financial markets and, in particular, the foreign exchange markets. The year 2020 has been one like never before. Faced with an unknown crisis which brought the global economy to a sudden stop, recent policy discourse has been dominated, and rightly so, by the impact of the pandemic. Despite
Sep 16, 2020
What Forces Could Drive the Recovery?
Thank you for this opportunity to interact with eminent business leaders of India and distinguished members of the FICCI. I wish to thank the organisers for hosting this event, undeterred by this still unfolding pandemic that, on a daily basis, tests our resilience and capacity to save lives, households, businesses and the economy. 2. The end-August press release of the National Statistics Office (NSO) was a telling reflection of the ravages of COVID-19. Nevertheless,
Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Thank you for this opportunity to interact with eminent business leaders of India and distinguished members of the FICCI. I wish to thank the organisers for hosting this event, undeterred by this still unfolding pandemic that, on a daily basis, tests our resilience and capacity to save lives, households, businesses and the economy. 2. The end-August press release of the National Statistics Office (NSO) was a telling reflection of the ravages of COVID-19. Nevertheless,
Aug 27, 2020
It is Time for Banks to Look Deeply Within: Reorienting Banking Post-Covid
1. The COVID-19 pandemic still continues to keep the world on the edge. The pandemic has so far infected more than 2.3 crore people and has claimed more than 8 lakh lives worldwide. The world is struggling to find a vaccine and/or a cure to the deadly virus. In India also the spread of pandemic continues unabated, though the fatality rate is much lower. 2. As the pandemic ravages on, the economic impact is hard to measure. While there are green shoots and some busines
Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. The COVID-19 pandemic still continues to keep the world on the edge. The pandemic has so far infected more than 2.3 crore people and has claimed more than 8 lakh lives worldwide. The world is struggling to find a vaccine and/or a cure to the deadly virus. In India also the spread of pandemic continues unabated, though the fatality rate is much lower. 2. As the pandemic ravages on, the economic impact is hard to measure. While there are green shoots and some busines
Jul 27, 2020
Are Dynamic Shifts Underway in the Indian Economy?
Thank you for having me in this interaction with members of the National Council of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). I am pleased to note that the CII has realigned its functioning and thought processes around a new theme for 2020-21 – Building India for New World: Lives, Livelihood, Growth – under the able and visionary leadership of Shri Uday Kotak, Shri T V Narendran, Shri Sanjiv Bajaj, Shri Chandrajit Banerjee and other eminent members. 2. Currently, CO
Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Thank you for having me in this interaction with members of the National Council of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). I am pleased to note that the CII has realigned its functioning and thought processes around a new theme for 2020-21 – Building India for New World: Lives, Livelihood, Growth – under the able and visionary leadership of Shri Uday Kotak, Shri T V Narendran, Shri Sanjiv Bajaj, Shri Chandrajit Banerjee and other eminent members. 2. Currently, CO
Jul 11, 2020
Indian Economy at a Crossroad: A view from Financial Stability Angle
A very warm good morning to you all. I wish to thank the State Bank of India for inviting me to deliver the keynote address today. I sincerely appreciate the efforts of the organising team in putting together this virtual conference which has now become a new normal. Banks and other financial entities are today at the forefront of the country’s counter measures against the economic impact of COVID-19. They are the transmission channels for RBI’s monetary, regulatory a
Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
A very warm good morning to you all. I wish to thank the State Bank of India for inviting me to deliver the keynote address today. I sincerely appreciate the efforts of the organising team in putting together this virtual conference which has now become a new normal. Banks and other financial entities are today at the forefront of the country’s counter measures against the economic impact of COVID-19. They are the transmission channels for RBI’s monetary, regulatory a
Mar 06, 2020
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: Challenges and Way Forward
At the outset, I wish to thank ASSOCHAM for inviting me to their 15th Annual Banking Summit. More so because this is ASSOCHAM’s centenary year. It is a remarkable accomplishment and I extend warm greetings to all those associated with ASSOCHAM. Over the years, ASSOCHAM has transformed itself into a forceful, proactive, forward-looking organisation to meet the aspirations of Indian business. I am certain that ASSOCHAM’s journey towards excellence will continue. 2. In a
Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
At the outset, I wish to thank ASSOCHAM for inviting me to their 15th Annual Banking Summit. More so because this is ASSOCHAM’s centenary year. It is a remarkable accomplishment and I extend warm greetings to all those associated with ASSOCHAM. Over the years, ASSOCHAM has transformed itself into a forceful, proactive, forward-looking organisation to meet the aspirations of Indian business. I am certain that ASSOCHAM’s journey towards excellence will continue. 2. In a
Feb 24, 2020
Banking Landscape in the 21st Century
It is indeed a matter of great pleasure for me to be here today in the Annual Banking Conclave of the Mint. I am told that this is the 13th edition of Conclave in what has become a prestigious annual event attracting the best and brightest minds of the finance and banking industry. This Conclave provides an important platform to all stakeholders in India’s financial and banking sector for assessing where we stand today and preparing ourselves for where we want to reac
Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
It is indeed a matter of great pleasure for me to be here today in the Annual Banking Conclave of the Mint. I am told that this is the 13th edition of Conclave in what has become a prestigious annual event attracting the best and brightest minds of the finance and banking industry. This Conclave provides an important platform to all stakeholders in India’s financial and banking sector for assessing where we stand today and preparing ourselves for where we want to reac
Jan 24, 2020
Seven Ages of India’s Monetary Policy
I am delighted to be back in my alma mater. Being here, brings back a surge of memories. Today, I wish to dwell upon a few aspects of central banking in the Indian context and RBI’s role in the current situation. I shall specifically focus on the evolution of monetary policy regimes in India and if I am to use the poetic license of Shakespeare, may I call it the seven ages of India’s monetary policy? 2. The history of central banking goes back to the seventeenth centu
Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I am delighted to be back in my alma mater. Being here, brings back a surge of memories. Today, I wish to dwell upon a few aspects of central banking in the Indian context and RBI’s role in the current situation. I shall specifically focus on the evolution of monetary policy regimes in India and if I am to use the poetic license of Shakespeare, may I call it the seven ages of India’s monetary policy? 2. The history of central banking goes back to the seventeenth centu
Jan 07, 2020
Journey towards Inclusive Growth in India
On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, I am delighted to welcome Mr. Tharman Shanmugaratnam to deliver the Professor Suresh Tendulkar Memorial Lecture, the third in the series. We are also deeply honoured to have Smt. Sunetra Tendulkar, the wife of late Professor Tendulkar and his daughter Smt. Saee Sapre with us. A hearty welcome to all the distinguished invitees of the Reserve Bank. About Prof. Suresh D. Tendulkar 2. Prof. Suresh D. Tendulkar was a great teacher, e
Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, I am delighted to welcome Mr. Tharman Shanmugaratnam to deliver the Professor Suresh Tendulkar Memorial Lecture, the third in the series. We are also deeply honoured to have Smt. Sunetra Tendulkar, the wife of late Professor Tendulkar and his daughter Smt. Saee Sapre with us. A hearty welcome to all the distinguished invitees of the Reserve Bank. About Prof. Suresh D. Tendulkar 2. Prof. Suresh D. Tendulkar was a great teacher, e
Jan 01, 2020
$ 5 Trillion Economy: Aspiration to Action
It is a privilege to be here this morning at the very prestigious India Economic Conclave organised by The Times Network. I assumed charge of the Reserve Bank last year on December 12, and this event was held around that time. Having witnessed many of the proceedings of the event last year on television, I looked forward to participating in this year’s conclave. I must also compliment Shri Anand of Times Network and Shri Vaidyanathan of IDFC First Bank for introducing
Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
It is a privilege to be here this morning at the very prestigious India Economic Conclave organised by The Times Network. I assumed charge of the Reserve Bank last year on December 12, and this event was held around that time. Having witnessed many of the proceedings of the event last year on television, I looked forward to participating in this year’s conclave. I must also compliment Shri Anand of Times Network and Shri Vaidyanathan of IDFC First Bank for introducing
Nov 16, 2019
Indian Banking at Crossroads: Some Reflections
I am very happy to be amongst you today to address the first Annual Economics Conference being organised by the Amrut Mody School of Management, Ahmedabad University. The theme of the conference – “50 years of Bank Nationalisation: Indian Banking at Crossroads” - provides the perfect backdrop for a discussion on the evolution of Public Sector Banks(PSBs), their journey over the last 50 years and a vision for their future. The banking system has played a critical role
Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I am very happy to be amongst you today to address the first Annual Economics Conference being organised by the Amrut Mody School of Management, Ahmedabad University. The theme of the conference – “50 years of Bank Nationalisation: Indian Banking at Crossroads” - provides the perfect backdrop for a discussion on the evolution of Public Sector Banks(PSBs), their journey over the last 50 years and a vision for their future. The banking system has played a critical role
Sep 19, 2019
Dimensions of India’s External Sector Resilience
The international environment is clouded with very challenging conditions. Global growth is slowing down and central banks across the world are bracing up to counter it by easing monetary policy; but there is no recession as yet. Trade wars have pushed world trade into contraction and threaten to morph into tech and currency wars, with no evidence of any significant gains accruing to anyone. Meanwhile, global commodity prices have weakened, with collateral benefits to
Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
The international environment is clouded with very challenging conditions. Global growth is slowing down and central banks across the world are bracing up to counter it by easing monetary policy; but there is no recession as yet. Trade wars have pushed world trade into contraction and threaten to morph into tech and currency wars, with no evidence of any significant gains accruing to anyone. Meanwhile, global commodity prices have weakened, with collateral benefits to
Aug 19, 2019
Emerging Challenges to Financial Stability
It is indeed a matter of great pleasure for me to be here today amidst the business and financial sector leaders. My compliments go to the partners, namely, the Indian Banks’ Association, FICCI and the Boston Consulting Group for spearheading this event. What really gives me the additional motivation to address you is the earnestness with which you have themed this year’s conference, showing your appreciation of the need to prepare ourselves for a new paradigm in bank
Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
It is indeed a matter of great pleasure for me to be here today amidst the business and financial sector leaders. My compliments go to the partners, namely, the Indian Banks’ Association, FICCI and the Boston Consulting Group for spearheading this event. What really gives me the additional motivation to address you is the earnestness with which you have themed this year’s conference, showing your appreciation of the need to prepare ourselves for a new paradigm in bank
Jul 26, 2019
Governor’s Remarks at the Book Release of Shri V. Srinivas
I am delighted to be part of this event for the launch of Shri V. Srinivas’s book on “India’s Relations with the International Monetary Fund”. A respected civil servant of the 1989 batch, he has drawn extensively on his hands-on stint as Advisor to the Executive Director for India at the IMF during 2003-06, combining it with his scholarship and experience in policy making. The book and the function today will promote readership on an important subject and spur more th
Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I am delighted to be part of this event for the launch of Shri V. Srinivas’s book on “India’s Relations with the International Monetary Fund”. A respected civil servant of the 1989 batch, he has drawn extensively on his hands-on stint as Advisor to the Executive Director for India at the IMF during 2003-06, combining it with his scholarship and experience in policy making. The book and the function today will promote readership on an important subject and spur more th
Jun 28, 2019
Governor's Speech on the occasion of the Annual Statistics Day Conference on June 28, 2019, Mumbai
I am honoured to inaugurate this year’s Statistics Day Conference, the thirteenth in the series organised by the Reserve Bank to commemorate the contributions of Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis. While paying tribute to him, I would like to take this opportunity to review some of the recent challenges in the field of statistics and in that context, to envision our future plans. 2. Professor Mahalanobis’s achievements in the field of statistics are pioneering and
Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I am honoured to inaugurate this year’s Statistics Day Conference, the thirteenth in the series organised by the Reserve Bank to commemorate the contributions of Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis. While paying tribute to him, I would like to take this opportunity to review some of the recent challenges in the field of statistics and in that context, to envision our future plans. 2. Professor Mahalanobis’s achievements in the field of statistics are pioneering and
Jun 24, 2019
Statement by Governor on launch of Complaint Management System
The Complaint Management System (CMS), the application being launched today, symbolizes RBI’s commitment to improve customer experience in grievance redressal process by ensuring timely resolution of complaints received at the Reserve Bank. I take this opportunity to seek the co-operation of all RBI regulated entities with public interface such as commercial banks, Urban Co-operative banks, Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), etc. in resolving customer complaints
Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
The Complaint Management System (CMS), the application being launched today, symbolizes RBI’s commitment to improve customer experience in grievance redressal process by ensuring timely resolution of complaints received at the Reserve Bank. I take this opportunity to seek the co-operation of all RBI regulated entities with public interface such as commercial banks, Urban Co-operative banks, Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), etc. in resolving customer complaints
Jun 17, 2019
Evolving Role of Central Banks
It gives me great pleasure to be here at the LBSNAA for the inauguration of this Phase V mid-career programme for IAS officers. I have many pleasant memories of this premier training institution where I had come after joining the IAS in the year 1980. I am thankful to Shri Sanjeev Chopra, Director of the Academy and members of the Faculty for having invited me to address such an august gathering. 2. I am sure each one of you has worked hard and achieved many milestone
Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
It gives me great pleasure to be here at the LBSNAA for the inauguration of this Phase V mid-career programme for IAS officers. I have many pleasant memories of this premier training institution where I had come after joining the IAS in the year 1980. I am thankful to Shri Sanjeev Chopra, Director of the Academy and members of the Faculty for having invited me to address such an august gathering. 2. I am sure each one of you has worked hard and achieved many milestone
Jun 08, 2019
Indian Banking Sector: Current Status and the Way Forward
I am happy to be participating in the Fifteenth Annual Convocation ceremony of Post-Graduate Diploma in Management (Banking and Financial Services) for the Batch of 2017-19. I thank Dr. K.L. Dhingra, Director, National Institute of Bank Management (NIBM) and members of faculty for inviting me to join the young minds at their convocation ceremony. This is indeed a moment of pride for students as it marks the fruition of years of dedication, perseverance and hard work.
Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I am happy to be participating in the Fifteenth Annual Convocation ceremony of Post-Graduate Diploma in Management (Banking and Financial Services) for the Batch of 2017-19. I thank Dr. K.L. Dhingra, Director, National Institute of Bank Management (NIBM) and members of faculty for inviting me to join the young minds at their convocation ceremony. This is indeed a moment of pride for students as it marks the fruition of years of dedication, perseverance and hard work.
Apr 25, 2019
17th C.D. Deshmukh Memorial Lecture
On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, I am delighted to welcome Mr. Agustin Carstens, General Manager of the Bank for International Settlements to deliver the C. D. Deshmukh Memorial lecture, the seventeenth in the series. We are also honored to have Smt. and Shri Atul Deshmukh from late Shri C. D. Deshmukh’s family. A hearty welcome to all the distinguished invitees of the Reserve Bank. 2. At the outset, I would like to say a few words about Shri C. D. Deshmukh to
Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, I am delighted to welcome Mr. Agustin Carstens, General Manager of the Bank for International Settlements to deliver the C. D. Deshmukh Memorial lecture, the seventeenth in the series. We are also honored to have Smt. and Shri Atul Deshmukh from late Shri C. D. Deshmukh’s family. A hearty welcome to all the distinguished invitees of the Reserve Bank. 2. At the outset, I would like to say a few words about Shri C. D. Deshmukh to
Apr 13, 2019
Global Risks and Policy Challenges facing Emerging Market Economies
Thank you for inviting me to this forum. I intend to cover some of the global risks and policy challenges from the perspective of emerging market economies (EMEs). We are aware that most EMEs have emerged more resilient than before from a turbulent 2018. For the greater part of 2018, the EMEs faced a wave of global spillover risks leading to capital outflows, currency and asset price volatility and tightened financial conditions. These developments posed risks to grow
Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Thank you for inviting me to this forum. I intend to cover some of the global risks and policy challenges from the perspective of emerging market economies (EMEs). We are aware that most EMEs have emerged more resilient than before from a turbulent 2018. For the greater part of 2018, the EMEs faced a wave of global spillover risks leading to capital outflows, currency and asset price volatility and tightened financial conditions. These developments posed risks to grow
Mar 25, 2019
Opportunities and Challenges of FinTech
I am extremely happy to participate in NITI Aayog’s FinTech Conclave 2019 and share my thoughts on the technological revolution that is shaping the future of finance. I am particularly thankful to Shri Amitabh Kant, CEO of NITI Aayog for having invited me to such an august gathering. As I understand, this Conclave is woven around the theme of Indian FinTech ecosystem as well as steps required to help achieve the potential that the sector offers towards growth, employm
Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I am extremely happy to participate in NITI Aayog’s FinTech Conclave 2019 and share my thoughts on the technological revolution that is shaping the future of finance. I am particularly thankful to Shri Amitabh Kant, CEO of NITI Aayog for having invited me to such an august gathering. As I understand, this Conclave is woven around the theme of Indian FinTech ecosystem as well as steps required to help achieve the potential that the sector offers towards growth, employm
Mar 19, 2019
Some thoughts on Fiscal Federalism
I am honoured to be invited for the launch of the book "Indian Fiscal Federalism" authored by Dr. Y.V. Reddy and Shri G.R. Reddy. This is the latest in a prolific body of work that draws from Dr. Reddy’s hands-on experience with the Indian economy and public policy. These insightful expositions are interwoven with glimpses of Dr. Reddy’s professional life and his 'insider' views. 2. As Governor of the Reserve Bank of India during 2003-2008, after his stint as Deputy G
Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I am honoured to be invited for the launch of the book "Indian Fiscal Federalism" authored by Dr. Y.V. Reddy and Shri G.R. Reddy. This is the latest in a prolific body of work that draws from Dr. Reddy’s hands-on experience with the Indian economy and public policy. These insightful expositions are interwoven with glimpses of Dr. Reddy’s professional life and his 'insider' views. 2. As Governor of the Reserve Bank of India during 2003-2008, after his stint as Deputy G
Jan 18, 2019
Reflections on Current Policy Issues Facing the Indian Economy
I am very happy to participate in the 9th edition of Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit. It is indeed a pleasure to be here and share my thoughts on various contours of the Indian economy. I thank the organisers of this event, namely the Government of Gujarat, National Investment and Infrastructure Fund and the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India for inviting me to this Roundtable. 2. As this august audience would know, India in recent
Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I am very happy to participate in the 9th edition of Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit. It is indeed a pleasure to be here and share my thoughts on various contours of the Indian economy. I thank the organisers of this event, namely the Government of Gujarat, National Investment and Infrastructure Fund and the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India for inviting me to this Roundtable. 2. As this august audience would know, India in recent
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