Banker to Banks

The significant transformation of the banking industry in India is clearly evident from the changes that have occurred in the financial markets, institutions and products. While deregulation has opened up new vistas for banks to augment revenues, it has entailed greater competition and consequently greater risks. Cross-border flows and entry of new products, particularly derivative instruments, have impacted significantly on the domestic banking sector, forcing banks

I am very happy to be here with you on the occasion of the 14th National Assembly. This annual gathering of our Forex specialists is a very special occasion for everyone interested in the evolution of forex market in India – not only the dealers and market participants, but also the RBI, Government and outside experts interested in appropriate macro-economic management for higher growth and the greater good of our people. It provides all of us with an opportunity to r

Introduction It gives me great pleasure to address this gathering of professionals from the financial sector. I have been impressed by the arrangements which have been made for the conduct of the program, and hope that the proceedings will also match the organisation in grandeur. I have had the opportunity to go through the papers which are being presented at this session and I am very happy to note that they are of a high quality and raise very pertinent issues. In f

IntroductionIt gives me great pleasure in participating in the Annual Day function of NIBM where I have spent two years as a student of BMP in 1980s. NIBM has been playing a vital role in providing a platform to bankers and at times to Regulators also for exchange of views and thoughts to meet the emerging requirements of banking sector. Recent developments have underscored the urgency to sensitise the banking industry on emerging issues and quickly adapt to the chang

Ladies & Gentlemen,At the outset, let me express my gratitude to FIMMDA and PDAI for giving me an opportunity to give valedictory address to this prestigious annual conference. The role of FIMMDA/PDAI has become increasingly important in the development of the fixed income market in India. FIMMDA has played a pivotal role in the documentation of repos, CPs & CDs, finalizing the daily / annual valuation methodology for fixed income securities / derivatives. RBI

I am indeed thankful to Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) and especially to Dr. R. Chidambaram, Chairman, TIFAC for inviting me to join the distinguished participants and share my thoughts on ‘Role of Quality Human Resources in Target Setting for Economic Growth’. As I understand TIFAC has undertaken an ambitious programme known as ‘MISSION REACH’ as a follow up of the Technology Vision-2020 recommendations. The MISSION REACH is three

Banking has traditionally remained a protected industry in many emerging economies. However, a combination of developments has compelled banks to change the old ways of doing business. These include, among others, technological advancements, disintermediation pressures arising from a liberalized marketplace, increased emphasis on shareholders’ value and macroeconomic pressures and banking crises in 1990s. As a consequence of these developments, the dividing line betwe

Honourable Governors and distinguished Delegates, Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen:It is a great privilege for me to welcome you to this 32nd Board meeting of the Asian Clearing Union (ACU). I am happy that this meeting is being held in the city of Bangalore, known as the ‘City of Gardens’ , with a great tradition in music, literature, architecture, science and technology. The city is now known even more as India’s leading city for information technology.2. Before proceed