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ಏಪ್ರಿ 16, 2021
Open Banking in India
Ladies and Gentlemen, A very warm good morning to you in Brasilia with the hopes and prayers that all of you remain safe and healthy from the clutches of the pandemic that is still raging amongst us. I am grateful to His Excellency, Shri Suresh Reddy, Ambassador of India in Brazil for extending this kind invitation to interact with you all in this futuristic but extremely relevant topic of Open Banking2. 1. The modern world has become increasingly interconnected with
Ladies and Gentlemen, A very warm good morning to you in Brasilia with the hopes and prayers that all of you remain safe and healthy from the clutches of the pandemic that is still raging amongst us. I am grateful to His Excellency, Shri Suresh Reddy, Ambassador of India in Brazil for extending this kind invitation to interact with you all in this futuristic but extremely relevant topic of Open Banking2. 1. The modern world has become increasingly interconnected with
ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 28, 2013
Statistics and the Reserve Bank: Recent Developments and Perspective
Deputy Governor, Dr. Urjit R. Patel, Shri A. B. Chakraborty, Officer-in-Charge, Department of Statistics and Information Management (DSIM); heads of select central office departments; distinguished statisticians and economists from the academia; and friends. I extend a warm welcome to you all to the Annual Statistics Conference 2013, organized by DSIM. This conference provides a platform to the officers of DSIM to present their research work before the experts and rec
Deputy Governor, Dr. Urjit R. Patel, Shri A. B. Chakraborty, Officer-in-Charge, Department of Statistics and Information Management (DSIM); heads of select central office departments; distinguished statisticians and economists from the academia; and friends. I extend a warm welcome to you all to the Annual Statistics Conference 2013, organized by DSIM. This conference provides a platform to the officers of DSIM to present their research work before the experts and rec
ಮೇ 07, 2016
Money and Education
Thanks very much for inviting me to speak today. First, congratulations to all of you who are receiving degrees today. Congratulations also to your teachers, family, and friends who have invested in you and supported you. Convocation speeches are meant to give you one last set of issues to ponder on before you are let loose on the world. I will actually talk about two issues – an economic point deriving from my training as an economist, and a point about private unive
Thanks very much for inviting me to speak today. First, congratulations to all of you who are receiving degrees today. Congratulations also to your teachers, family, and friends who have invested in you and supported you. Convocation speeches are meant to give you one last set of issues to ponder on before you are let loose on the world. I will actually talk about two issues – an economic point deriving from my training as an economist, and a point about private unive
ಜುಲೈ 19, 2016
Information Technology – New Gauntlets for Banks
Honourable Governor Dr Raghuram Rajan, members of the Governing Council of IDRBT, Chiefs of banks, Heads of IT departments of banks, Director, IDRBT, Faculty members, students, Ladies and Gentlemen. It gives me great pleasure to be present at the 12th IDRBT Banking Technology Awards. 2. I am glad to be back to be directly dealing with the subject of technology yet another time. I have the unique honour of having been and being associated with IDRBT in every possible r
Honourable Governor Dr Raghuram Rajan, members of the Governing Council of IDRBT, Chiefs of banks, Heads of IT departments of banks, Director, IDRBT, Faculty members, students, Ladies and Gentlemen. It gives me great pleasure to be present at the 12th IDRBT Banking Technology Awards. 2. I am glad to be back to be directly dealing with the subject of technology yet another time. I have the unique honour of having been and being associated with IDRBT in every possible r
ಜನವರಿ 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
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
ಜುಲೈ 09, 2022
Globalisation of Inflation and Conduct of Monetary Policy
I am delighted to participate in the inaugural Kautilya Economic Conclave. I look forward to this forum emerging as a leading platform for thoughtful discussions on contemporary economic and policy issues. The conference is being attended by a host of dignitaries from India and abroad, and I am sure their insights on a vast canvas of topics will enhance our understanding of current and future issues. In my address today, I propose to focus on a matter that is now in e
I am delighted to participate in the inaugural Kautilya Economic Conclave. I look forward to this forum emerging as a leading platform for thoughtful discussions on contemporary economic and policy issues. The conference is being attended by a host of dignitaries from India and abroad, and I am sure their insights on a vast canvas of topics will enhance our understanding of current and future issues. In my address today, I propose to focus on a matter that is now in e
ಜೂನ್ 24, 2022
Geopolitical Spillovers and the Indian Economy
Shri Pradeep Multani, President, Shri Saket Dalmia, Senior Vice-President, Shri Sanjeev Agarwal, Vice President, Shri Saurabh Sanyal, Secretary General, Dr. S P Sharma, Chief Economist, esteemed members of the PhD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, eminent dignitaries and friends. I am honoured to be invited to address and interact with you today. I am inspired by the Chamber’s glorious history of 117 years as an apex chamber of national eminence catalysing Indian busi
Shri Pradeep Multani, President, Shri Saket Dalmia, Senior Vice-President, Shri Sanjeev Agarwal, Vice President, Shri Saurabh Sanyal, Secretary General, Dr. S P Sharma, Chief Economist, esteemed members of the PhD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, eminent dignitaries and friends. I am honoured to be invited to address and interact with you today. I am inspired by the Chamber’s glorious history of 117 years as an apex chamber of national eminence catalysing Indian busi
ಫೆಬ್ರವರಿ 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
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
ಆಗ 23, 2016
ABCD of MSME Credit
Thank you for inviting me to deliver the keynote address at this second edition of the Conference on MSME Funding. I compliment the CII for having chosen a very relevant theme for the Conference ‘Propelling MSME Growth through Enhanced Financial Access and Support’. The theme lays emphasis on two crucial pillars that are pertinent for the sector i.e. enhancing financial access and ensuring adequate support to enable MSMEs to attain faster growth. 2. It is universally
Thank you for inviting me to deliver the keynote address at this second edition of the Conference on MSME Funding. I compliment the CII for having chosen a very relevant theme for the Conference ‘Propelling MSME Growth through Enhanced Financial Access and Support’. The theme lays emphasis on two crucial pillars that are pertinent for the sector i.e. enhancing financial access and ensuring adequate support to enable MSMEs to attain faster growth. 2. It is universally
ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 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
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
ಜೂನ್ 29, 2022
Inaugural Address by Governor, Shri Shaktikanta Das at the Statistics Day Conference on June 29, 2022
It is a privilege to inaugurate the annual ‘Statistics Day Conference’ of the Reserve Bank. This annual event is taking place today in the physical mode after a gap of two years. On this day, the nation commemorates the contributions of Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, one of the pioneers in the discipline of statistics and a true visionary. Professor C. R. Rao, a great statistician and a student of Professor Mahalanobis described him as “a physicist by trainin
It is a privilege to inaugurate the annual ‘Statistics Day Conference’ of the Reserve Bank. This annual event is taking place today in the physical mode after a gap of two years. On this day, the nation commemorates the contributions of Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, one of the pioneers in the discipline of statistics and a true visionary. Professor C. R. Rao, a great statistician and a student of Professor Mahalanobis described him as “a physicist by trainin
ಜನವರಿ 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
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
ಫೆಬ್ರವರಿ 12, 2020
Address by Hon’ble President of India at NIBM Golden Jubilee Celebrations
ADDRESS BY THE HON’BLE PRESIDENT OF INDIA SHRI RAM NATH KOVIND AT THE GOLDEN JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS OF THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BANK MANAGEMENT Pune, February 12, 2020 Governor of Maharashtra, Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari Governor, Reserve Bank of India, Shri Shaktikanta Das Director, National Institute of Bank Management, Doctor K. L. Dhingra Members of Governing Board, Students, Faculty and other Staff members Distinguished Guests Ladies and Gentlemen 1. It gives me im
ADDRESS BY THE HON’BLE PRESIDENT OF INDIA SHRI RAM NATH KOVIND AT THE GOLDEN JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS OF THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BANK MANAGEMENT Pune, February 12, 2020 Governor of Maharashtra, Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari Governor, Reserve Bank of India, Shri Shaktikanta Das Director, National Institute of Bank Management, Doctor K. L. Dhingra Members of Governing Board, Students, Faculty and other Staff members Distinguished Guests Ladies and Gentlemen 1. It gives me im
ಮೇ 05, 2015
Indian Banking Sector: Emerging Challenges and Way Forward
Shri Sharad Sharma, Managing Director, State Bank of Mysore; Shri Karthak, Regional Director for Karnataka, RBI; senior colleagues from the banking fraternity; ladies and gentlemen! It is a privilege for me to deliver the inaugural memorial lecture in the honour of His Highness Sri Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar, former Maharaja of Mysore. It is quite apt that a memorial lecture has been instituted by State Bank of Mysore in the honour of Sri Krishnaraja Wadiyar. The pro
Shri Sharad Sharma, Managing Director, State Bank of Mysore; Shri Karthak, Regional Director for Karnataka, RBI; senior colleagues from the banking fraternity; ladies and gentlemen! It is a privilege for me to deliver the inaugural memorial lecture in the honour of His Highness Sri Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar, former Maharaja of Mysore. It is quite apt that a memorial lecture has been instituted by State Bank of Mysore in the honour of Sri Krishnaraja Wadiyar. The pro
ಫೆಬ್ರವರಿ 02, 2015
Problem Loan Management & MSME Financing
I am very glad to be talking to you on a subject which is very contemporary and very critical for the economy. Both the Government of India and the Reserve Bank have long been convinced of the contribution, and of the enormous potential, of the SME sector to the economic growth, employment and income generation for vast masses of the country. Recent Government pronouncements about “Make in India” are fundamentally based on these convictions. Therefore, detailed discus
I am very glad to be talking to you on a subject which is very contemporary and very critical for the economy. Both the Government of India and the Reserve Bank have long been convinced of the contribution, and of the enormous potential, of the SME sector to the economic growth, employment and income generation for vast masses of the country. Recent Government pronouncements about “Make in India” are fundamentally based on these convictions. Therefore, detailed discus
ಜನವರಿ 29, 2015
Derivatives Dynamics: Looking Back & Looking Ahead
Prof. Sesha R. Iyer, Prof. Suresh G Lalwani, Prof. Ranjit Pattanaik and learned panellists & invitees. I am happy to be here today on the occasion of the Finance Conclave 2015 on ‘Indian Derivatives Markets – Striking a Balance between Risk Protection and Liquidity’ organized by the SP Jain Institute of Management & Research and share some of my thoughts on the dynamics of derivatives in the Indian context. 2. ‘Derivatives’ have for quite some time been a tote
Prof. Sesha R. Iyer, Prof. Suresh G Lalwani, Prof. Ranjit Pattanaik and learned panellists & invitees. I am happy to be here today on the occasion of the Finance Conclave 2015 on ‘Indian Derivatives Markets – Striking a Balance between Risk Protection and Liquidity’ organized by the SP Jain Institute of Management & Research and share some of my thoughts on the dynamics of derivatives in the Indian context. 2. ‘Derivatives’ have for quite some time been a tote
ಆಗ 12, 2014
Public Debt Management: Reflections on Strategy & Structure
I am thankful to the Centre for Public Policy, Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore and Prof. Charan Singh in particular for inviting me to this conference. As suggested by the organizers, I would like to share some thoughts on the strategy and structure of public debt management in India with the experts and enthusiasts gathered here. 2. Globally it is a well-recognised fact that countries need efficient and effective public debt management as public debt portfo
I am thankful to the Centre for Public Policy, Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore and Prof. Charan Singh in particular for inviting me to this conference. As suggested by the organizers, I would like to share some thoughts on the strategy and structure of public debt management in India with the experts and enthusiasts gathered here. 2. Globally it is a well-recognised fact that countries need efficient and effective public debt management as public debt portfo
ಆಗ 21, 2014
Real Estate and Housing - A Sensitive Sector or Samvriddhi Sector ?
Shri Navin Raheja, Chairman, National Real Estate Development Council, Shri Sunil Mantri, President, NAREDCO, members of NAREDCO, Ladies and Gentlemen, a warm good evening to all of you. I am very happy to be addressing you all at this valedictory session of the NAREDCO Conclave on Banking & Investment Reforms. Real estate and our economy 2. The term ‘real estate’ is defined1 as land, including the air above it, the ground below it, and any buildings or structures
Shri Navin Raheja, Chairman, National Real Estate Development Council, Shri Sunil Mantri, President, NAREDCO, members of NAREDCO, Ladies and Gentlemen, a warm good evening to all of you. I am very happy to be addressing you all at this valedictory session of the NAREDCO Conclave on Banking & Investment Reforms. Real estate and our economy 2. The term ‘real estate’ is defined1 as land, including the air above it, the ground below it, and any buildings or structures
ಜನವರಿ 20, 2014
Recent Global Developments: Implications for Debt Management in Emerging Markets and Developing Countries
A very good morning to all. A warm welcome to Governor, Central Bank of Afghanistan, Deputy Governors of Bhutan and Nepal, officials from Government of India, executives of SAARC Secretariat and member countries and my colleagues from the Reserve Bank of India to the beautiful city of Jaipur. My special welcome to chairpersons and speakers for having accepted our invitation to share their expertise/knowledge on different areas of debt management with all of us. 2. A l
A very good morning to all. A warm welcome to Governor, Central Bank of Afghanistan, Deputy Governors of Bhutan and Nepal, officials from Government of India, executives of SAARC Secretariat and member countries and my colleagues from the Reserve Bank of India to the beautiful city of Jaipur. My special welcome to chairpersons and speakers for having accepted our invitation to share their expertise/knowledge on different areas of debt management with all of us. 2. A l
ಆಗ 11, 2014
Finance and Opportunity in India
The late Mr. Lalit Doshi was an IAS officer who passed away at the young age of 52 in 1994. He had a distinguished official career even though it was cruelly cut short. Lalit Doshi was one of those bureaucrats who have constituted the steel frame of this country. It was said of him: "He always had a smile on his face irrespective of the magnitude and the tension of work". In these days where work seems perpetual and overwhelming, he sounds like someone who it would ha
The late Mr. Lalit Doshi was an IAS officer who passed away at the young age of 52 in 1994. He had a distinguished official career even though it was cruelly cut short. Lalit Doshi was one of those bureaucrats who have constituted the steel frame of this country. It was said of him: "He always had a smile on his face irrespective of the magnitude and the tension of work". In these days where work seems perpetual and overwhelming, he sounds like someone who it would ha
ಜನವರಿ 15, 2014
Global Liquidity and Financial Contagion
I thank Mrs. Usha Thorat, Director, Centre for Advanced Financial Research and Learning (CAFRAL) for the opportunity of being a part of this very distinguished panel. With the “great moderation” of high growth and low inflation, consideration of liquidity almost fell off from the lexicon of central banks. Arguably, with central banks targeting interest rates, liquidity becomes endogenous. Of course, liquidity is the flip side of the same coin. If one were to target a
I thank Mrs. Usha Thorat, Director, Centre for Advanced Financial Research and Learning (CAFRAL) for the opportunity of being a part of this very distinguished panel. With the “great moderation” of high growth and low inflation, consideration of liquidity almost fell off from the lexicon of central banks. Arguably, with central banks targeting interest rates, liquidity becomes endogenous. Of course, liquidity is the flip side of the same coin. If one were to target a
ಮೇ 20, 2014
Competition in the Banking Sector: Opportunities and Challenges
Good evening. Shri Ashok Chawla, distinguished invitees, our friends from the press, and ladies and gentlemen: It is a great honour to be invited to deliver the Annual Day lecture at the Competition Commission of India. Competition is the life force of a modern economy – it replaces dated and inefficient methods while preserving valuable traditions; it rewards the innovative and energetic and punishes the merely connected; it destroys the stability of the status quo w
Good evening. Shri Ashok Chawla, distinguished invitees, our friends from the press, and ladies and gentlemen: It is a great honour to be invited to deliver the Annual Day lecture at the Competition Commission of India. Competition is the life force of a modern economy – it replaces dated and inefficient methods while preserving valuable traditions; it rewards the innovative and energetic and punishes the merely connected; it destroys the stability of the status quo w
ಮೇ 28, 2014
Concerns about Competitive Monetary Easing
Good morning. The world seems to be struggling back to its feet after the great financial crisis, and financial markets are buoyant. This is partly because central bankers are collectively engaged in extreme monetary easing through unconventional policies. I have two worries about this environment. First, unconventional policies tend to be feasible when domestic commercial banks are willing to accumulate significant central bank reserves without question. But those ar
Good morning. The world seems to be struggling back to its feet after the great financial crisis, and financial markets are buoyant. This is partly because central bankers are collectively engaged in extreme monetary easing through unconventional policies. I have two worries about this environment. First, unconventional policies tend to be feasible when domestic commercial banks are willing to accumulate significant central bank reserves without question. But those ar
ಜೂನ್ 30, 2014
Banks in India: Challenges & Opportunities
Smt. Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chairman, State Bank of India, Shri. Deepak Parekh, Chairman HDFC, Shri. V. G. Kannan, Chairman, SBI Cap Securities Ltd., Shri. Mani Palivesan, Managing Director, SBI Cap Securities Ltd, distinguished panelists and participants. It is a pleasure to address the BFSI Conference 2014 which features panel discussions on topical issues in banking. The first panel discussion, interestingly, is on Disruptive Themes for Next Decade. The word disru
Smt. Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chairman, State Bank of India, Shri. Deepak Parekh, Chairman HDFC, Shri. V. G. Kannan, Chairman, SBI Cap Securities Ltd., Shri. Mani Palivesan, Managing Director, SBI Cap Securities Ltd, distinguished panelists and participants. It is a pleasure to address the BFSI Conference 2014 which features panel discussions on topical issues in banking. The first panel discussion, interestingly, is on Disruptive Themes for Next Decade. The word disru
ಮೇ 09, 2014
Indian Banking at Crossroads – Challenge of Risk Management from Globalisation to Financial Inclusion
Shri Shailesh Vaidya, Chairman, Indian Merchants’ Chamber (IMC), Shri Chandan Bhattacharya, Chairman, Finance and Banking Committee, IMC and delegates to this IMC National Seminar, a very warm good evening! It is an honour for me to be here today to deliver the valedictory address of this National Seminar organised by IMC. The Seminar provides an opportunity to consider the developments in the banking risk management, assess the recent experience in this space and wor
Shri Shailesh Vaidya, Chairman, Indian Merchants’ Chamber (IMC), Shri Chandan Bhattacharya, Chairman, Finance and Banking Committee, IMC and delegates to this IMC National Seminar, a very warm good evening! It is an honour for me to be here today to deliver the valedictory address of this National Seminar organised by IMC. The Seminar provides an opportunity to consider the developments in the banking risk management, assess the recent experience in this space and wor
ಫೆಬ್ರವರಿ 13, 2014
Inclusive Growth and the Role Technology Can Play in It
Thank you for inviting me to speak here today. Shri D.R. Gadgil is well known not only as an economist but also as a great educationist and a statesman, having served as a member of Rajya Sabha. We all know of the great contribution he made towards the distribution of plan transfers amongst the Indian states through the famous ‘Gadgil Formula’. The Gadgil formula attempted to ensure that there was objectivity in distribution of funds amongst the states in India. He wr
Thank you for inviting me to speak here today. Shri D.R. Gadgil is well known not only as an economist but also as a great educationist and a statesman, having served as a member of Rajya Sabha. We all know of the great contribution he made towards the distribution of plan transfers amongst the Indian states through the famous ‘Gadgil Formula’. The Gadgil formula attempted to ensure that there was objectivity in distribution of funds amongst the states in India. He wr
ಜೂನ್ 26, 2015
Financial Frauds – Prevention: A Question of Knowing Somebody
Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s a great pleasure for me to be amidst all of you this morning to inaugurate the conference on Financial Frauds – Risks and prevention. Introduction 2. “There are three things in the world that deserve no mercy - hypocrisy, fraud, and tyranny” - Frederick William Robertson There is no universally accepted definition for the term ‘fraud’. The laws in many countries do not define fraud; it actually needs no definition; it is as old as falsehood
Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s a great pleasure for me to be amidst all of you this morning to inaugurate the conference on Financial Frauds – Risks and prevention. Introduction 2. “There are three things in the world that deserve no mercy - hypocrisy, fraud, and tyranny” - Frederick William Robertson There is no universally accepted definition for the term ‘fraud’. The laws in many countries do not define fraud; it actually needs no definition; it is as old as falsehood
ಸೆಪ್ಟೆಂ 23, 2019
Regulatory and Supervisory Expectations on Compliance Function in Banks
Shri Sunil Mehta, Chairman – IBA, Chairmen and Chief Executive Officers of banks, other dignitaries and participants, Good Evening to all. This conference brings in the best minds from the Indian banking fraternity, the technology, knowledge and other service providers together to deliberate the latest developments and future agenda for banks in India. It is indeed a great pleasure to be amongst you here today. The banking landscape of India is changing rapidly. With
Shri Sunil Mehta, Chairman – IBA, Chairmen and Chief Executive Officers of banks, other dignitaries and participants, Good Evening to all. This conference brings in the best minds from the Indian banking fraternity, the technology, knowledge and other service providers together to deliberate the latest developments and future agenda for banks in India. It is indeed a great pleasure to be amongst you here today. The banking landscape of India is changing rapidly. With
ಮೇ 28, 2015
Indian Payments System Kaleidoscope
Shri. M. Balachandran, Chairman, National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI); Shri A.P.Hota, MD & CEO, NPCI; members of the NPCI Board, other distinguished guests, delegates to the Conference from India and abroad ; ladies and gentlemen! It is a privilege to be in the midst of this distinguished gathering to deliver the valedictory address at the “International Conference on National Payment Schemes” this afternoon. Indeed, this is a unique initiative by NPCI, t
Shri. M. Balachandran, Chairman, National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI); Shri A.P.Hota, MD & CEO, NPCI; members of the NPCI Board, other distinguished guests, delegates to the Conference from India and abroad ; ladies and gentlemen! It is a privilege to be in the midst of this distinguished gathering to deliver the valedictory address at the “International Conference on National Payment Schemes” this afternoon. Indeed, this is a unique initiative by NPCI, t
ಆಗ 19, 2017
Resolution of Stressed Assets: Towards the Endgame
1. Honourable Finance Minister, Shri Arun Jaitley; Chairman SEBI, Shri Ajay Tyagi; Chairman IBBI, Dr. Sahoo; Managing Trustee, National Foundation for Corporate Governance, Shri Chandrajit Banerjee; ladies & gentlemen. At the outset, I would like to compliment the organisers, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) and the National Foundation for Corporate Governance, for arranging a conference on such a critical nation
1. Honourable Finance Minister, Shri Arun Jaitley; Chairman SEBI, Shri Ajay Tyagi; Chairman IBBI, Dr. Sahoo; Managing Trustee, National Foundation for Corporate Governance, Shri Chandrajit Banerjee; ladies & gentlemen. At the outset, I would like to compliment the organisers, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) and the National Foundation for Corporate Governance, for arranging a conference on such a critical nation
ಏಪ್ರಿ 01, 2010
Looking Back and Looking Ahead Reserve Bank of India’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations
We are gathered here to mark the Grand Finale of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the Reserve Bank of India. It is my pleasure and privilege to welcome: Hon’ble Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh Hon’ble Finance Minister Shri Pranab Mukherjee His Excellency, Governor of Maharashtra, Shri K. Sankaranarayanan; and Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Ashok Chavan 2. I also want to acknowledge the presence here on this happy occasion of Smt. Gursharan Kaur, who
We are gathered here to mark the Grand Finale of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the Reserve Bank of India. It is my pleasure and privilege to welcome: Hon’ble Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh Hon’ble Finance Minister Shri Pranab Mukherjee His Excellency, Governor of Maharashtra, Shri K. Sankaranarayanan; and Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Ashok Chavan 2. I also want to acknowledge the presence here on this happy occasion of Smt. Gursharan Kaur, who
ಫೆಬ್ರವರಿ 12, 2010
Challenges to Central Banking in the Context of Financial Crisis
1. Professor Michael Spence, Governor Dr. Subbarao, Deputy Governors, distinguished invitees and friends. On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, I extend a hearty welcome to you all to our First International Research Conference in this great city of Mumbai. 2. Mumbai, a fishing hamlet was gifted in dowry by Portugal to England, and later leased to the East India Company for £10. Today you can’t get even a square inch of land in Mumbai for that price. Mumbai has move
1. Professor Michael Spence, Governor Dr. Subbarao, Deputy Governors, distinguished invitees and friends. On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, I extend a hearty welcome to you all to our First International Research Conference in this great city of Mumbai. 2. Mumbai, a fishing hamlet was gifted in dowry by Portugal to England, and later leased to the East India Company for £10. Today you can’t get even a square inch of land in Mumbai for that price. Mumbai has move
ಜುಲೈ 18, 2016
The Changing Paradigm for Financial Inclusion
Thank you for inviting me to address this seminar on equity, access, and inclusion. Financial inclusion is about (a) the broadening of financial services to those people and enterprises who do not have access to financial services sector ; (b) the deepening of financial services for those who have minimal financial services; and (c) greater financial literacy and consumer protection so that those who are offered financial products can make appropriate choices. The imp
Thank you for inviting me to address this seminar on equity, access, and inclusion. Financial inclusion is about (a) the broadening of financial services to those people and enterprises who do not have access to financial services sector ; (b) the deepening of financial services for those who have minimal financial services; and (c) greater financial literacy and consumer protection so that those who are offered financial products can make appropriate choices. The imp
ಜೂನ್ 22, 2016
Resolving Stress in the Banking System
Thank you very much for inviting me to give this talk. Ordinarily, in a city like Bengaluru, we would talk about startups. Today, however, I want to talk about the resolution of financial distress. I will argue that the slowdown in credit growth has been largely because of stress in the public sector banking and not because of high interest rates. As such, what is required is a clean-up of the balance sheets of public sector banks, which is what is underway and needs
Thank you very much for inviting me to give this talk. Ordinarily, in a city like Bengaluru, we would talk about startups. Today, however, I want to talk about the resolution of financial distress. I will argue that the slowdown in credit growth has been largely because of stress in the public sector banking and not because of high interest rates. As such, what is required is a clean-up of the balance sheets of public sector banks, which is what is underway and needs
ನವೆಂ 29, 2019
Rural and Agriculture Finance: Critical Input to Achieve Inclusive and Sustainable Development
1. Mr Senarath Bandara, Chairman, APRACA (Asia Pacific Rural and Agricultural Credit Association), Dr Harsh Kumar Bhanwala, Chairman National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and Vice-Chairman, APRACA, Dr Prasun Kumar Das, Secretary General, APRACA, all other dignitaries present here, ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon! 2. At the outset, I would like to thank APRACA and NABARD for inviting me to give the valedictory address to the participants vis
1. Mr Senarath Bandara, Chairman, APRACA (Asia Pacific Rural and Agricultural Credit Association), Dr Harsh Kumar Bhanwala, Chairman National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and Vice-Chairman, APRACA, Dr Prasun Kumar Das, Secretary General, APRACA, all other dignitaries present here, ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon! 2. At the outset, I would like to thank APRACA and NABARD for inviting me to give the valedictory address to the participants vis
ನವೆಂ 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
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
ನವೆಂ 28, 2019
Microfinance as the next wave of Financial Inclusion
Shri Mohammad Mustafa, Chairman & MD, SIDBI, Dr. Charan Singh, CEO and Director, Foundation for Economic Growth and Welfare, Mr. Gavin McGillivray Head, DFID India, other dignitaries, participants, Ladies and Gentlemen. Good Morning to all! I am very happy that senior bankers, sector specialists, academicians and practitioners are coming together on a single platform to deliberate on the Vision of Microfinance in India at this National Microfinance Congress and th
Shri Mohammad Mustafa, Chairman & MD, SIDBI, Dr. Charan Singh, CEO and Director, Foundation for Economic Growth and Welfare, Mr. Gavin McGillivray Head, DFID India, other dignitaries, participants, Ladies and Gentlemen. Good Morning to all! I am very happy that senior bankers, sector specialists, academicians and practitioners are coming together on a single platform to deliberate on the Vision of Microfinance in India at this National Microfinance Congress and th
ಸೆಪ್ಟೆಂ 05, 2019
20th FIMMDA - PDAI Annual Conference
1. I am happy to be here today amidst you and I must thank FIMMDA and PDAI for this privilege. The annual conference of FIMMDA and PDAI has of late been known as much for the content of the deliberations as for the choice of the venues, and the present one, its twentieth edition, is no exception. These occasions bring together the best minds in the financial market, particularly the fixed income segment, under one roof and provides excellent platform for deliberating
1. I am happy to be here today amidst you and I must thank FIMMDA and PDAI for this privilege. The annual conference of FIMMDA and PDAI has of late been known as much for the content of the deliberations as for the choice of the venues, and the present one, its twentieth edition, is no exception. These occasions bring together the best minds in the financial market, particularly the fixed income segment, under one roof and provides excellent platform for deliberating
ಸೆಪ್ಟೆಂ 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
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
ಜುಲೈ 29, 2016
Targeted Attacks: Protection of Critical Infrastructure of the Country & Capacity Building
I am indeed glad to be present here today as we conclude the deliberations on an important topical area – pertaining to cyber security and protection of critical infrastructure from cyber threats, coupled with capacity building in this crucial area of importance. I must congratulate the organisers on having chosen the theme of this summit, given the concerns emanating from cyber security related incidents. 2. We are at a critical juncture in the world of today which i
I am indeed glad to be present here today as we conclude the deliberations on an important topical area – pertaining to cyber security and protection of critical infrastructure from cyber threats, coupled with capacity building in this crucial area of importance. I must congratulate the organisers on having chosen the theme of this summit, given the concerns emanating from cyber security related incidents. 2. We are at a critical juncture in the world of today which i
ಜುಲೈ 18, 2016
Remarks of Dr. Raghuram Rajan, Governor - July 18, 2016 - at the IDRBT Banking Technology Excellence Awards, Hyderabad
I congratulate all the awardees of the IDRBT Banking Technology Excellence Awards. IDRBT instituted these Awards in the year 2001, which reflects the long road traversed by the banking sector in terms of technology adoption. The last few years have seen the convergence of various factors in the payment systems sphere, which makes possible a near-revolutionary improvement in financial access. Unless we take concerted steps to address some of the challenges, however, th
I congratulate all the awardees of the IDRBT Banking Technology Excellence Awards. IDRBT instituted these Awards in the year 2001, which reflects the long road traversed by the banking sector in terms of technology adoption. The last few years have seen the convergence of various factors in the payment systems sphere, which makes possible a near-revolutionary improvement in financial access. Unless we take concerted steps to address some of the challenges, however, th
ಫೆಬ್ರವರಿ 06, 2015
A New Banking Landscape for New India
Smt. Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chairman, State Bank of India; Smt. Chanda Kochhar, MD and CEO, ICICI Bank Limited; Smt. Shikha Sharma, MD & CEO, Axis Bank Limited; Shri Aditya Puri, MD, HDFC Bank Limited; Shri Sunil Kaushal, Regional Chief Executive, India & South Asia, Standard Chartered Bank as also other senior members of the banking and financial sector; members of the print and electronic media; ladies and gentlemen! 2. At the outset, let me thank Tamal and
Smt. Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chairman, State Bank of India; Smt. Chanda Kochhar, MD and CEO, ICICI Bank Limited; Smt. Shikha Sharma, MD & CEO, Axis Bank Limited; Shri Aditya Puri, MD, HDFC Bank Limited; Shri Sunil Kaushal, Regional Chief Executive, India & South Asia, Standard Chartered Bank as also other senior members of the banking and financial sector; members of the print and electronic media; ladies and gentlemen! 2. At the outset, let me thank Tamal and
ಅಕ್ಟೋ 06, 2014
Indian Foreign Exchange Market: Recent Developments and the Road Ahead
It is indeed a pleasure to address the trading professionals in the Indian foreign exchange market at the Forex Association of India’s 25th Annual Forex Assembly. The emerging and enchanting city of Gurgaon provides the right backdrop for holding such a conference as this city epitomizes phenomenal growth and development symbolizing the best of “Made in India” and “Make in India” and in a similar vein the Indian forex market has also witnessed tremendous growth and de
It is indeed a pleasure to address the trading professionals in the Indian foreign exchange market at the Forex Association of India’s 25th Annual Forex Assembly. The emerging and enchanting city of Gurgaon provides the right backdrop for holding such a conference as this city epitomizes phenomenal growth and development symbolizing the best of “Made in India” and “Make in India” and in a similar vein the Indian forex market has also witnessed tremendous growth and de
ಅಕ್ಟೋ 14, 2014
Banking Renaissance: Inclusion, Innovation & Implementation
Shri Arun Tiwari, Chairman, Union Bank of India; Dr. Rajan Saxena, Vice-Chancellor, Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS); Dr. Shamsuddin Ahmed, Dean; Dr. Vrinda Kamat, Professor and Programme Chairperson (MBA Banking); Shri. C. B. Ramamurthy; faculty and students of the School of Business Management, NMIMS University; distinguished invitees, members of the print and electronic media, ladies and gentlemen! At the outset, let me commend the NMIMS for im
Shri Arun Tiwari, Chairman, Union Bank of India; Dr. Rajan Saxena, Vice-Chancellor, Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS); Dr. Shamsuddin Ahmed, Dean; Dr. Vrinda Kamat, Professor and Programme Chairperson (MBA Banking); Shri. C. B. Ramamurthy; faculty and students of the School of Business Management, NMIMS University; distinguished invitees, members of the print and electronic media, ladies and gentlemen! At the outset, let me commend the NMIMS for im
ನವೆಂ 24, 2014
Re-designing Regulatory Framework for NBFCs
The Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) in India, have evolved over the last fifty years to emerge as notable alternate sources of credit intermediation. The non-bank sector in India is wide and encompasses several financial intermediaries like the loan and investment companies, housing finance companies, the infrastructure finance companies, the asset finance companies, core investment companies, micro finance companies and factoring companies. In a broader sense,
The Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) in India, have evolved over the last fifty years to emerge as notable alternate sources of credit intermediation. The non-bank sector in India is wide and encompasses several financial intermediaries like the loan and investment companies, housing finance companies, the infrastructure finance companies, the asset finance companies, core investment companies, micro finance companies and factoring companies. In a broader sense,
ನವೆಂ 21, 2014
Economic Outlook and Role of Monetary Policy in funding Infrastructure projects
Delegates to the Summit, ladies and gentlemen! It is indeed a pleasure to be here this morning to interact with you. I thank Citibank and in particular, Mr. Pramit Jhaveri for inviting me to this summit. I must say that the theme for the summit is more topical than ever before in the aftermath of the Global Financial Crisis. We are seeing some positives towards recovery from the downtrend witnessed by the Indian economy since 2007-08. You have already heard the perspe
Delegates to the Summit, ladies and gentlemen! It is indeed a pleasure to be here this morning to interact with you. I thank Citibank and in particular, Mr. Pramit Jhaveri for inviting me to this summit. I must say that the theme for the summit is more topical than ever before in the aftermath of the Global Financial Crisis. We are seeing some positives towards recovery from the downtrend witnessed by the Indian economy since 2007-08. You have already heard the perspe
ನವೆಂ 10, 2014
Structure of Foreign banks for emerging nations – Indian case
Ladies and Gentlemen! It is a pleasure and privilege to be among the banking and finance industry participants and fellow regulators in this ASIFMA Annual Conference on Developing Asia’s Capital Market. The theme of the Conference is very contemporary. Though the theme relates to Capital Market, I also find that you had included credit and banking in the discussions. And I find that one of the panel sessions was specific to India, besides many other sessions which als
Ladies and Gentlemen! It is a pleasure and privilege to be among the banking and finance industry participants and fellow regulators in this ASIFMA Annual Conference on Developing Asia’s Capital Market. The theme of the Conference is very contemporary. Though the theme relates to Capital Market, I also find that you had included credit and banking in the discussions. And I find that one of the panel sessions was specific to India, besides many other sessions which als
ಜನವರಿ 15, 2015
Role of Audit Committees in Financial Conglomerates
Introduction Ms. Chanda Kochhar, MD & CEO, ICICI Bank; members of the Audit Committee of the Boards of ICICI Bank subsidiaries & other senior officials from ICICI Bank Group! It is, indeed, a pleasure and privilege for me to be here today and to interact with the members of the Audit Committee of the bank as well as those of the subsidiary companies. I understand that this is the fifth such occasion when this kind of a meeting has been organized and I congratu
Introduction Ms. Chanda Kochhar, MD & CEO, ICICI Bank; members of the Audit Committee of the Boards of ICICI Bank subsidiaries & other senior officials from ICICI Bank Group! It is, indeed, a pleasure and privilege for me to be here today and to interact with the members of the Audit Committee of the bank as well as those of the subsidiary companies. I understand that this is the fifth such occasion when this kind of a meeting has been organized and I congratu
ನವೆಂ 25, 2014
Saving Credit
Let me start by thanking the Director of IRMA for inviting me to deliver the Third Dr. Verghese Kurien lecture. Dr. Kurien was a pioneer in the co-operative movement. He not only was instrumental in bringing about the White Revolution but he also built a variety of institutions, including Amul, IRMA, and NDDB. In creating the means by which farmers could get remunerative, stable incomes, even while professionals managed their interactions with the modern market econom
Let me start by thanking the Director of IRMA for inviting me to deliver the Third Dr. Verghese Kurien lecture. Dr. Kurien was a pioneer in the co-operative movement. He not only was instrumental in bringing about the White Revolution but he also built a variety of institutions, including Amul, IRMA, and NDDB. In creating the means by which farmers could get remunerative, stable incomes, even while professionals managed their interactions with the modern market econom
ಡಿಸೆಂ 29, 2014
Banks, Debt Recovery and Regulations: A synergy
Honourable Judges of Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunals (DRATs) and the Presiding Officers of Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) and other distinguished guests. It is an honour for me to address you all here at this Workshop organised under the aegis of CAFRAL. This Workshop comes at a very opportune time when banks are facing multi-dimensional challenges to recover their debts. The rising level of non-performing assets is a major concern of the banking system. In spite of
Honourable Judges of Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunals (DRATs) and the Presiding Officers of Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) and other distinguished guests. It is an honour for me to address you all here at this Workshop organised under the aegis of CAFRAL. This Workshop comes at a very opportune time when banks are facing multi-dimensional challenges to recover their debts. The rising level of non-performing assets is a major concern of the banking system. In spite of
ಜನವರಿ 12, 2015
Public Sector Banks: At Cross Road
Ladies and Gentlemen! It is a pleasure and privilege to be among the banking and industry participantsat this Conference on “Indian PSU Banking Industry: Road Ahead” organised by the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The theme of the Conference is very contemporary. In recent times, the PSBs position in the banking pecking order has been seriously challenged. There are lot of churning of ideas to restore greater strength in them. I thought today I can discuss c
Ladies and Gentlemen! It is a pleasure and privilege to be among the banking and industry participantsat this Conference on “Indian PSU Banking Industry: Road Ahead” organised by the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The theme of the Conference is very contemporary. In recent times, the PSBs position in the banking pecking order has been seriously challenged. There are lot of churning of ideas to restore greater strength in them. I thought today I can discuss c
ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 06, 2006
Reforms, Productivity and Efficiency in Banking: The Indian Experience
Let me at the outset congratulate the Pakistan Society of Development Economists for organising this Conference. Issues of productivity and efficiency have been at the centre-stage of discussions in recent years. Nowhere is this truer than the financial sector, which is perceived to be the ‘brain’ of the economy (Stiglitz, 1998). Even within the financial sector, given the dominance of bank-based financial systems in most emerging markets including ours and the system
Let me at the outset congratulate the Pakistan Society of Development Economists for organising this Conference. Issues of productivity and efficiency have been at the centre-stage of discussions in recent years. Nowhere is this truer than the financial sector, which is perceived to be the ‘brain’ of the economy (Stiglitz, 1998). Even within the financial sector, given the dominance of bank-based financial systems in most emerging markets including ours and the system
ಆಗ 12, 2015
Financing for Infrastructure: Current Issues & Emerging Challenges
Smt. Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chairman, State Bank of India Group, Shri V G Kannan, Managing Director, State Bank of India, Shri Praveen Gupta, MD & CEO SBICAP, Shri Abhay Chaudhari, President & COO, SBICAP, Shri Supratim Sarkar, Executive Vice President, SBICAP, esteemed guest speakers, colleagues and friends from SBI & SBICAP and participants. It gives me immense pleasure to deliver the keynote address in this wonderful setting where the annual conclave o
Smt. Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chairman, State Bank of India Group, Shri V G Kannan, Managing Director, State Bank of India, Shri Praveen Gupta, MD & CEO SBICAP, Shri Abhay Chaudhari, President & COO, SBICAP, Shri Supratim Sarkar, Executive Vice President, SBICAP, esteemed guest speakers, colleagues and friends from SBI & SBICAP and participants. It gives me immense pleasure to deliver the keynote address in this wonderful setting where the annual conclave o
ನವೆಂ 21, 2006
Central Banks and Risk Management: Pursuing Financial Stability
I have chosen to speak on "Financial Stability" for a number of reasons. Although financial stability has always been of concern to central banks, it is a relatively new concept in terms of the widespread attention being given to it in recent years. I thought it would be useful to discuss why it has become so important to central banks. Achieving this understanding would also help in explaining some of the behaviour of central banks. I will also try to explain why it
I have chosen to speak on "Financial Stability" for a number of reasons. Although financial stability has always been of concern to central banks, it is a relatively new concept in terms of the widespread attention being given to it in recent years. I thought it would be useful to discuss why it has become so important to central banks. Achieving this understanding would also help in explaining some of the behaviour of central banks. I will also try to explain why it
ಫೆಬ್ರವರಿ 10, 2018
India’s Economic Reforms: Reflections on the Unfinished Agenda
Introduction Governor Patel and friends, The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has occupied a special place in my thoughts ever since I was here as a Special Adviser thirty-four years ago. It was an immensely enjoyable period of my life, not least because my ring-side position taught me more about public policy than any number of scholarly books and papers. Public policy was also the mission of Mr. L.K. Jha’s exceptionally distinguished career. He was, without question, one
Introduction Governor Patel and friends, The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has occupied a special place in my thoughts ever since I was here as a Special Adviser thirty-four years ago. It was an immensely enjoyable period of my life, not least because my ring-side position taught me more about public policy than any number of scholarly books and papers. Public policy was also the mission of Mr. L.K. Jha’s exceptionally distinguished career. He was, without question, one
ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 03, 2012
Implications of Basel III for Capital, Liquidity and Profitability of Banks
It is heartening that the National Institute of Bank Management (NIBM), Pune is organizing a two-day National Conference on ‘Emerging Macro Environment, Regulatory Changes and Bank Competitiveness’, today and tomorrow. I am indeed grateful to the NIBM for giving me this privilege to talk to you today on a topic - Implications of Basel III for Capital, Liquidity and Profitability of Banks - which is contemporaneous, not only in the financial circles, but also in the la
It is heartening that the National Institute of Bank Management (NIBM), Pune is organizing a two-day National Conference on ‘Emerging Macro Environment, Regulatory Changes and Bank Competitiveness’, today and tomorrow. I am indeed grateful to the NIBM for giving me this privilege to talk to you today on a topic - Implications of Basel III for Capital, Liquidity and Profitability of Banks - which is contemporaneous, not only in the financial circles, but also in the la
ಆಗ 05, 2010
Financial Crisis - Some Old Questions and Maybe Some New Answers
It would be a privilege for anyone to deliver this lecture to honour the memory of Sir Chintaman D. Deshmukh. The privilege is particularly special for a serving Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. Everyday, as I go to work, I bask in the glory of serving a public institution that is held in such high esteem. 2. I am deeply conscious that this high esteem owes a lot to the competence and professionalism of the Reserve Bank’s staff, its institutional values and cult
It would be a privilege for anyone to deliver this lecture to honour the memory of Sir Chintaman D. Deshmukh. The privilege is particularly special for a serving Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. Everyday, as I go to work, I bask in the glory of serving a public institution that is held in such high esteem. 2. I am deeply conscious that this high esteem owes a lot to the competence and professionalism of the Reserve Bank’s staff, its institutional values and cult
ಜೂನ್ 20, 2016
The fight against inflation: a measure of our institutional development
I thank the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research for inviting me to give this Foundation Day lecture. I have always seen TIFR with awe from afar. Some explanation is in order. My roommate in my first year at MIT was Dr. Renganathan Iyer, who is one of the smartest mathematicians I know – he used to help me understand my tutorials in real analysis. And he never missed an occasion to tell me how much smarter everyone else at TIFR was. Perhaps Renga was being modest, b
I thank the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research for inviting me to give this Foundation Day lecture. I have always seen TIFR with awe from afar. Some explanation is in order. My roommate in my first year at MIT was Dr. Renganathan Iyer, who is one of the smartest mathematicians I know – he used to help me understand my tutorials in real analysis. And he never missed an occasion to tell me how much smarter everyone else at TIFR was. Perhaps Renga was being modest, b
ಜುಲೈ 26, 2016
Policy and Evidence
Good morning. It is a pleasure to welcome learned statisticians and economists from across the world to this Statistics Day celebration at the RBI. I am sure you will spend the day discussing advances in the fields of economics and statistics. These discussions will be very valuable. We certainly need to improve the quality and timeliness of our statistics, and big data can be very helpful. What I want to talk about this morning is, however, not the quality or timelin
Good morning. It is a pleasure to welcome learned statisticians and economists from across the world to this Statistics Day celebration at the RBI. I am sure you will spend the day discussing advances in the fields of economics and statistics. These discussions will be very valuable. We certainly need to improve the quality and timeliness of our statistics, and big data can be very helpful. What I want to talk about this morning is, however, not the quality or timelin
ಆಗ 13, 2011
Changing Inflation Dynamics in India
I thank the Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT) for giving me this opportunity to address this distinguished gathering. I propose to speak on inflation which is a matter of concern to all of us. What is inflation? Simply put, inflation is the sustained increase in the overall price level. Relative change in prices of goods and services is a desirable attribute of market economy as it reflects productivity changes as well as demand and supply conditi
I thank the Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT) for giving me this opportunity to address this distinguished gathering. I propose to speak on inflation which is a matter of concern to all of us. What is inflation? Simply put, inflation is the sustained increase in the overall price level. Relative change in prices of goods and services is a desirable attribute of market economy as it reflects productivity changes as well as demand and supply conditi
ನವೆಂ 15, 2022
Lost in Transmission? Financial Markets and Monetary Policy
I thank you all for your very valuable participation in this seminar, the third in the series that we began in May 2016. In this context, I want to thank our team in the Financial Markets Regulation Department for making this Seminar happen with physical interactions after a long gap. Given my abiding interest in financial markets, I am particularly grateful to our team for ensuring that I don’t miss this opportunity to be with treasury heads and financial market expe
I thank you all for your very valuable participation in this seminar, the third in the series that we began in May 2016. In this context, I want to thank our team in the Financial Markets Regulation Department for making this Seminar happen with physical interactions after a long gap. Given my abiding interest in financial markets, I am particularly grateful to our team for ensuring that I don’t miss this opportunity to be with treasury heads and financial market expe
ಏಪ್ರಿ 28, 2017
A Bank Should Be Something One Can “Bank” Upon
I am grateful to the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry - FICCI Ladies Organisation, Mumbai Chapter, for inviting me to speak today. I salute FLO’s mission, and wish the very best to the incoming office bearers on their efforts to empower and educate women, unlocking a potential workforce for the Indian economy that can both balance gender distribution of jobs and identify new sources of enterprise and entrepreneurship. I hope that by explaining to
I am grateful to the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry - FICCI Ladies Organisation, Mumbai Chapter, for inviting me to speak today. I salute FLO’s mission, and wish the very best to the incoming office bearers on their efforts to empower and educate women, unlocking a potential workforce for the Indian economy that can both balance gender distribution of jobs and identify new sources of enterprise and entrepreneurship. I hope that by explaining to
ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 02, 2017
Improving investor interest – Recent Legislative and Regulatory Measures
It is a well recognized fact that clear and efficient laws provide confidence to the investing community. Such investments can be by domestic entities or foreign entities or investment overseas by domestic entities. In the recent past, India has embarked upon a number of legislative and regulatory measures that are certain to create a positive impact on the investment climate prevailing in the country and capable of boosting the confidence of investors. A few such mea
It is a well recognized fact that clear and efficient laws provide confidence to the investing community. Such investments can be by domestic entities or foreign entities or investment overseas by domestic entities. In the recent past, India has embarked upon a number of legislative and regulatory measures that are certain to create a positive impact on the investment climate prevailing in the country and capable of boosting the confidence of investors. A few such mea
ಜುಲೈ 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
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
ಜುಲೈ 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
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
ಜನವರಿ 09, 2012
Banking Sector – Maintaining Resilience to Risk and Shock and the role of the Accounting Profession
1. Shri Amarjit Chopra, past president, ICAI, Shri G. Ramaswamy, present president, ICAI, Shri Reddy and other council members, distinguished Guests and Delegates, ladies and gentlemen. It gives me great pleasure to address this august gathering of accounting professionals from around the world. I must, at the very outset, laud the initiative of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) in organising this conference for accountants to dwell on issues of t
1. Shri Amarjit Chopra, past president, ICAI, Shri G. Ramaswamy, present president, ICAI, Shri Reddy and other council members, distinguished Guests and Delegates, ladies and gentlemen. It gives me great pleasure to address this august gathering of accounting professionals from around the world. I must, at the very outset, laud the initiative of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) in organising this conference for accountants to dwell on issues of t
ಡಿಸೆಂ 17, 2012
Technology enabled transformation in the Financial Sector
Mr Sambamurthy, Members of Faculty, CIOs and GMs of banks, ladies and gentlemen. I thank the IDRBT for inviting me to address this erudite audience. The issues that I have chosen to flag; I hope, would generate adequate interest and be the basis for further deliberations leading to some concrete suggestions. We, in the Reserve Bank would eagerly look forward to such outcomes, as these can be useful to set the road map for technology adoption in the Indian financial se
Mr Sambamurthy, Members of Faculty, CIOs and GMs of banks, ladies and gentlemen. I thank the IDRBT for inviting me to address this erudite audience. The issues that I have chosen to flag; I hope, would generate adequate interest and be the basis for further deliberations leading to some concrete suggestions. We, in the Reserve Bank would eagerly look forward to such outcomes, as these can be useful to set the road map for technology adoption in the Indian financial se
ಜೂನ್ 06, 2011
Non-financial Reporting – What, Why and How - Indian Perspective
Mr Stefan Helming, Country Director, GIZ India, Mr Rakesh Rewari, DMD, SIDBI, Prof Rajeev Gowda, Chair, Centre for Public Policy, IIM-Bangalore, Ms Karin Ireton, Director, Group Sustainability Management, Standard Bank, Dr Aditi Haldar, Director, GRI, India, Ms Richa Bajpai- co founder NextGen, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. It is a pleasure to be here at this National Conference on “Non-Financial Reporting and Risk Management for Financial Institutions i
Mr Stefan Helming, Country Director, GIZ India, Mr Rakesh Rewari, DMD, SIDBI, Prof Rajeev Gowda, Chair, Centre for Public Policy, IIM-Bangalore, Ms Karin Ireton, Director, Group Sustainability Management, Standard Bank, Dr Aditi Haldar, Director, GRI, India, Ms Richa Bajpai- co founder NextGen, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. It is a pleasure to be here at this National Conference on “Non-Financial Reporting and Risk Management for Financial Institutions i
ಜನವರಿ 09, 2012
Evolving Customer friendly Payment Systems in India – a continuing agenda
Mr Jaganathan, distinguished guests, officers and staff of TMB and ladies and gentlemen. It is my pleasure to be amongst you on this occasion of the launch of mobile banking service by TMB. TMB which has a history of 90 years of banking has come a long way from 4 branches in 1947 to 258 branches as on date. 2. I am pleased to note that TMB has been in the forefront in embracing modern technology providing value added services to its three million customers. The Bank h
Mr Jaganathan, distinguished guests, officers and staff of TMB and ladies and gentlemen. It is my pleasure to be amongst you on this occasion of the launch of mobile banking service by TMB. TMB which has a history of 90 years of banking has come a long way from 4 branches in 1947 to 258 branches as on date. 2. I am pleased to note that TMB has been in the forefront in embracing modern technology providing value added services to its three million customers. The Bank h
ಜನವರಿ 11, 2012
Financial Inclusion and Urban Cooperative Banks
Shri Shashikant Bugde, Chairman, Shri Krishnakumar Goyal, Vice-Chairman, Dr. Mukund Abhyankar and other Directors of the Cosmos Bank, Shri Sudhir Thakre, Secretary, Rural Development, Govt. of Maharashtra, all the aspiring women entrepreneurs present here this evening and ladies and gentlemen. I am delighted to be here this evening amongst all of you on the occasion of the launch of the Cosmos Bank’s Financial Inclusion Programme. I would like to thank the Cosmos Bank
Shri Shashikant Bugde, Chairman, Shri Krishnakumar Goyal, Vice-Chairman, Dr. Mukund Abhyankar and other Directors of the Cosmos Bank, Shri Sudhir Thakre, Secretary, Rural Development, Govt. of Maharashtra, all the aspiring women entrepreneurs present here this evening and ladies and gentlemen. I am delighted to be here this evening amongst all of you on the occasion of the launch of the Cosmos Bank’s Financial Inclusion Programme. I would like to thank the Cosmos Bank
ಜುಲೈ 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
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
ಡಿಸೆಂ 31, 2012
Contemporary issues in Banking: Reflections on Viewpoints of a Bank Economist
Dr. M. Narendra, Chairman and Managing Director, Indian Overseas Bank (IOB); Shri A.K. Bansal and Shri A.D.M. Chavali, Executive Directors of IOB; Shri N. Viswanathan, Regional Director, RBI; Smt. Indira Padmini and other General Managers of IOB; Shri M. Ramaswamy, Retired Secretary of Auroville; Shri S. Muthiah, Historian; Shri M.Ct.P. Chidambaram, grandson of the founder of Indian Overseas Bank; Shri B.J. Krishnan, Environmentalist; Shri Bhakther Solomon, Chief Exec
Dr. M. Narendra, Chairman and Managing Director, Indian Overseas Bank (IOB); Shri A.K. Bansal and Shri A.D.M. Chavali, Executive Directors of IOB; Shri N. Viswanathan, Regional Director, RBI; Smt. Indira Padmini and other General Managers of IOB; Shri M. Ramaswamy, Retired Secretary of Auroville; Shri S. Muthiah, Historian; Shri M.Ct.P. Chidambaram, grandson of the founder of Indian Overseas Bank; Shri B.J. Krishnan, Environmentalist; Shri Bhakther Solomon, Chief Exec
ಡಿಸೆಂ 10, 2012
Unearned and Unshared Prosperity are Unsustainable
As is invariably the case with any major crisis, the ongoing global financial and economic crisis, including lately, of course, the eurozone crisis, have unleashed a passionate debate over the design of a new architecture of finance, capitalism and globalization. However, the trouble has been not so much with the inter-temporally evolved architecture of finance, capitalism and globalization as really with how it was actually worked in practice. The apocalyptic denouem
As is invariably the case with any major crisis, the ongoing global financial and economic crisis, including lately, of course, the eurozone crisis, have unleashed a passionate debate over the design of a new architecture of finance, capitalism and globalization. However, the trouble has been not so much with the inter-temporally evolved architecture of finance, capitalism and globalization as really with how it was actually worked in practice. The apocalyptic denouem
ಜನವರಿ 03, 2013
The 15th C. D. Deshmukh Memorial Lecture on "A Revolution in Monetary Policy : Lessons in the Wake of the Global Financial Crisis" delivered by Joseph E. Stiglitz at Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai on January 3, 2013
It is a real pleasure for me to be able to deliver this lecture in memory of the Reserve Bank of India's first Indian Governor, who set an example and a tradition which has resulted in the Reserve Bank of India being viewed as one of the exemplars of central banks around the world. As I shall comment later, one could not help but notice this in the aftermath of the 2008 Global Financial Crisis—which to a very large extent was brought about by failures of central banks
It is a real pleasure for me to be able to deliver this lecture in memory of the Reserve Bank of India's first Indian Governor, who set an example and a tradition which has resulted in the Reserve Bank of India being viewed as one of the exemplars of central banks around the world. As I shall comment later, one could not help but notice this in the aftermath of the 2008 Global Financial Crisis—which to a very large extent was brought about by failures of central banks
ಜನವರಿ 16, 2012
Infrastructure Financing in India – Progress & Prospects
Distinguished members of faculty and students. 1. IIT, Kharagpur is one of the very few educational institutes of India which has a strong linkage to our struggle for Independence and our vision for the future India. The Institute started its illustrious journey from Hijli Detention Camp where some of our freedom fighters were kept captive and had to make the supreme sacrifice for the freedom of our country. As Pandit Nehru, in his first convocation address in 1956, s
Distinguished members of faculty and students. 1. IIT, Kharagpur is one of the very few educational institutes of India which has a strong linkage to our struggle for Independence and our vision for the future India. The Institute started its illustrious journey from Hijli Detention Camp where some of our freedom fighters were kept captive and had to make the supreme sacrifice for the freedom of our country. As Pandit Nehru, in his first convocation address in 1956, s
ಜೂನ್ 15, 2011
Macroprudential Policies: Indian Experience
Introduction 1. Good Morning. It gives me great pleasure to share with you our experience in implementing macroprudential policies in India. The current global financial crisis has brought to fore serious lacunae in the approach to regulation and supervision and put the issue of systemic risk on to the regulatory agenda. A comprehensive definition of systemic risk is, “The risk of disruptions to financial services that is caused by an impairment of all or parts of the
Introduction 1. Good Morning. It gives me great pleasure to share with you our experience in implementing macroprudential policies in India. The current global financial crisis has brought to fore serious lacunae in the approach to regulation and supervision and put the issue of systemic risk on to the regulatory agenda. A comprehensive definition of systemic risk is, “The risk of disruptions to financial services that is caused by an impairment of all or parts of the
ಜನವರಿ 03, 2013
Random Payment System Issues of Systemic Relevance for the New Year
It is always a pleasure to be in God's own country to welcome the New Year. I am thankful to the Bankers Club of Thiruvanathapuram for affording this opportunity by inviting me over. I also deem it a privilege to be addressing the Bankers of the state which recently captured the imagination of the nation when one of the districts -Ernakulam- was declared as the first financially included district in the country. I am aware of the enormous efforts put in by the bankers
It is always a pleasure to be in God's own country to welcome the New Year. I am thankful to the Bankers Club of Thiruvanathapuram for affording this opportunity by inviting me over. I also deem it a privilege to be addressing the Bankers of the state which recently captured the imagination of the nation when one of the districts -Ernakulam- was declared as the first financially included district in the country. I am aware of the enormous efforts put in by the bankers
ಆಗ 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
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
ಜೂನ್ 28, 2011
Connecting The Dots
Shri N Chandrasekaran, CEO & MD, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd., Shri Praveen Toshniwal, Chairman, CII Western Region, Mr Robert Lattimore, ED, Price Waterhouse Coopers (PwC), Shri Dev Ranjan Mukherjee, Head-CII Gujarat State, distinguished guests, friends from the media, ladies and gentlemen. I am thankful to CII for having invited me over to address the participants of the 6th BANKing TECH Summit 2011. At the outset, I would like to congratulate CII and PwC for
Shri N Chandrasekaran, CEO & MD, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd., Shri Praveen Toshniwal, Chairman, CII Western Region, Mr Robert Lattimore, ED, Price Waterhouse Coopers (PwC), Shri Dev Ranjan Mukherjee, Head-CII Gujarat State, distinguished guests, friends from the media, ladies and gentlemen. I am thankful to CII for having invited me over to address the participants of the 6th BANKing TECH Summit 2011. At the outset, I would like to congratulate CII and PwC for
ಆಗ 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
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
ಜನವರಿ 03, 2013
Welcome Remarks by Dr. Duvvuri Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India at the 15th C. D. Deshmukh Memorial Lecture delivered by Prof. Joseph Stiglitz
On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, I have great pleasure in welcoming Prof. Joseph E. Stiglitz, who will shortly be delivering the C.D. Deshmukh Memorial Lecture. Also, a warm welcome to Mrs. Anya Stiglitz who has accompanied him. I am delighted to acknowledge the presence here of the family members of Sir Chintaman Deshmukh - Shri Atul Deshmukh, Smt. Sheetala Deshmukh, and their children, Ashish and Priyanka, Prof. Sunita Chitnis and her son Dr. Ajay Chitnis. Yo
On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, I have great pleasure in welcoming Prof. Joseph E. Stiglitz, who will shortly be delivering the C.D. Deshmukh Memorial Lecture. Also, a warm welcome to Mrs. Anya Stiglitz who has accompanied him. I am delighted to acknowledge the presence here of the family members of Sir Chintaman Deshmukh - Shri Atul Deshmukh, Smt. Sheetala Deshmukh, and their children, Ashish and Priyanka, Prof. Sunita Chitnis and her son Dr. Ajay Chitnis. Yo
ಜನವರಿ 03, 2013
Vote of thanks by Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India, on the occasion of the 15th C D Deshmukh Memorial Lecture on January 3, 2013
Honourable Professor Joseph Stiglitz, Governor Dr. Subbarao, distinguished guests and colleagues from the Reserve Bank. Central banks have come under severe intellectual scrutiny ever since the global crisis, even as they have crossed all conventional barriers in responding to the crisis. Monetary policy was partly blamed for the genesis of the crisis, and it continues to be blamed for ineffectiveness in giving us a durable recovery. We need nothing short of a revolut
Honourable Professor Joseph Stiglitz, Governor Dr. Subbarao, distinguished guests and colleagues from the Reserve Bank. Central banks have come under severe intellectual scrutiny ever since the global crisis, even as they have crossed all conventional barriers in responding to the crisis. Monetary policy was partly blamed for the genesis of the crisis, and it continues to be blamed for ineffectiveness in giving us a durable recovery. We need nothing short of a revolut
ಆಗ 13, 2012
Corporate Debt Restructuring- Issues and Way Forward
Ms. Soundara Kumar, Deputy Managing Director, State Bank of India, Mr. Siby Anthony, Managing Director & CEO, Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Co. Ltd., Mr. R. Sundaram, President (Finance) & Company Secretary, Indo Count Industries Limited, Mr. T.R Madhavan, Executive Chairman, Centrum Group, and, seated in front of the dais, Mr. Chandir Gidwani , Promoter, Centrum Group, other distinguished guests, members of the print and electronic media, ladies and gentleme
Ms. Soundara Kumar, Deputy Managing Director, State Bank of India, Mr. Siby Anthony, Managing Director & CEO, Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Co. Ltd., Mr. R. Sundaram, President (Finance) & Company Secretary, Indo Count Industries Limited, Mr. T.R Madhavan, Executive Chairman, Centrum Group, and, seated in front of the dais, Mr. Chandir Gidwani , Promoter, Centrum Group, other distinguished guests, members of the print and electronic media, ladies and gentleme
ಜನವರಿ 30, 2012
Global Capital Flows and the Indian Economy: Opportunities and Challenges
I thank the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur and Shri Suyash Baderiya for this opportunity to interact with such a talented gathering of young minds. As you know, capital flows have played a major role in the process of globalization. While these flows bring several benefits, they pose certain risks. How in India we have handled this issue to enhance the sustainability of our external sector, is the topic of my deliberation today. Capital flows pose a puzzle bot
I thank the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur and Shri Suyash Baderiya for this opportunity to interact with such a talented gathering of young minds. As you know, capital flows have played a major role in the process of globalization. While these flows bring several benefits, they pose certain risks. How in India we have handled this issue to enhance the sustainability of our external sector, is the topic of my deliberation today. Capital flows pose a puzzle bot
ಜುಲೈ 08, 2011
Economic Reforms for Sustainable Growth
Economic Reforms for Sustainable Growth* I. Introduction It is a great pleasure and privilege for me to be speaking at the 175th Annual General Meeting of the Madras Chamber of Commerce and Industry. I have had the opportunity to speak at previous events organized by the Chamber, and also interact with committee members and the secretariat during my tenure as the chairperson of the Economic Affairs Committee of ASSOCHAM. But, this is a special occasion and I thank the
Economic Reforms for Sustainable Growth* I. Introduction It is a great pleasure and privilege for me to be speaking at the 175th Annual General Meeting of the Madras Chamber of Commerce and Industry. I have had the opportunity to speak at previous events organized by the Chamber, and also interact with committee members and the secretariat during my tenure as the chairperson of the Economic Affairs Committee of ASSOCHAM. But, this is a special occasion and I thank the
ಜನವರಿ 21, 2012
The Global Financial Crisis : New Awakening
Shri Shirish Choudhary, Honorary Secretary, Chetana Trust, Dr. Ashok Choudhury, Trustee Member, Smt. Madhumita Patil, Chief Executive Officer, Dr. M. V. Deshpande, Director, Chetana’s Institute of Management & Research (CMIR), other eminent dignitaries on the dias, guests, and distinguished faculty members, graduating students, relieved parents and family members: It is a great pleasure for me to deliver the convocation address today for the batch of 2011 at
Shri Shirish Choudhary, Honorary Secretary, Chetana Trust, Dr. Ashok Choudhury, Trustee Member, Smt. Madhumita Patil, Chief Executive Officer, Dr. M. V. Deshpande, Director, Chetana’s Institute of Management & Research (CMIR), other eminent dignitaries on the dias, guests, and distinguished faculty members, graduating students, relieved parents and family members: It is a great pleasure for me to deliver the convocation address today for the batch of 2011 at
ಜನವರಿ 16, 2012
Crisis Preparedness in Interconnected Markets - Prevention is Better than Cure
Mrs. Usha Thorat, Director, CAFRAL, learned faculty members of Toronto Centre, Canada, Chief Executives and Executive Directors of banks, Principal, Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Development Banking, Hyderabad, participants, distinguished ladies and gentlemen. 1. Over the last five years, a word became very popular around the world. It dominated discourses amongst policy makers. It consumed innumerable hours of prime time on television. It spanned across meetings in o
Mrs. Usha Thorat, Director, CAFRAL, learned faculty members of Toronto Centre, Canada, Chief Executives and Executive Directors of banks, Principal, Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Development Banking, Hyderabad, participants, distinguished ladies and gentlemen. 1. Over the last five years, a word became very popular around the world. It dominated discourses amongst policy makers. It consumed innumerable hours of prime time on television. It spanned across meetings in o
ಜುಲೈ 05, 2011
Statistics in the World of RBI - Duvvuri Subbarao
We are gathered here today for the 5th Annual Statistics Day Conference of the Reserve Bank to honour the signal contribution of late Prof. P.C. Mahalanobis to the Indian statistical system. Let me start by noting that the United Nations declared October 20, 2010 as the first World Statistics Day. In recognizing the importance of statistics and statistical analysis to public policy formulation, we in India have been ahead of the world. Statistics Day in RBI 2. I note
We are gathered here today for the 5th Annual Statistics Day Conference of the Reserve Bank to honour the signal contribution of late Prof. P.C. Mahalanobis to the Indian statistical system. Let me start by noting that the United Nations declared October 20, 2010 as the first World Statistics Day. In recognizing the importance of statistics and statistical analysis to public policy formulation, we in India have been ahead of the world. Statistics Day in RBI 2. I note
ಜುಲೈ 07, 2011
Striking the Balance between Growth and Inflation in India
Striking the Balance between Growth and Inflation in India* I. Introduction The Indian economy recovered relatively quickly from the financial crisis of 2008, but inflationary pressures emerged even in the early stages of the recovery in late 2009. Over the past year and a half, the challenge for monetary policy has been to contain these inflationary pressures without disrupting the recovery. The economy grew by 8.5 per cent in the fiscal year 2010-11, which is close
Striking the Balance between Growth and Inflation in India* I. Introduction The Indian economy recovered relatively quickly from the financial crisis of 2008, but inflationary pressures emerged even in the early stages of the recovery in late 2009. Over the past year and a half, the challenge for monetary policy has been to contain these inflationary pressures without disrupting the recovery. The economy grew by 8.5 per cent in the fiscal year 2010-11, which is close
ಜುಲೈ 07, 2011
Mutual Funds and Market Development in India
Mutual Funds and Market Development in India* I. Introduction Financial sector development can be viewed as a process that enhances four critical attributes of the financial system: efficiency, stability, transparency and inclusion. The emergence of intermediation mechanisms and products that help improve on one or more of these without causing others to weaken are, therefore, a meaningful indicator of financial development. From this perspective, Mutual Funds play an
Mutual Funds and Market Development in India* I. Introduction Financial sector development can be viewed as a process that enhances four critical attributes of the financial system: efficiency, stability, transparency and inclusion. The emergence of intermediation mechanisms and products that help improve on one or more of these without causing others to weaken are, therefore, a meaningful indicator of financial development. From this perspective, Mutual Funds play an
ಜೂನ್ 30, 2011
Challenges for Next Generation Banking
Mr. Krishnan, President of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Coimbatore; Mr. M. Narendra, Chairman and Managing Director of Indian Overseas Bank; Mr. D. Raj Kumar, Regional General Manager, The Hindu; Mr. K.G. Balakrishnan, Past President of ICCI, Coimbatore; members of ICCI and captains of industries in Coimbatore; representatives of banks in Coimbatore; members of the print and electronic media; distinguished invitees, ladies and gentlemen, 1. I am very happy
Mr. Krishnan, President of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Coimbatore; Mr. M. Narendra, Chairman and Managing Director of Indian Overseas Bank; Mr. D. Raj Kumar, Regional General Manager, The Hindu; Mr. K.G. Balakrishnan, Past President of ICCI, Coimbatore; members of ICCI and captains of industries in Coimbatore; representatives of banks in Coimbatore; members of the print and electronic media; distinguished invitees, ladies and gentlemen, 1. I am very happy
ಜನವರಿ 15, 2018
Understanding and Managing Interest Rate Risk at Banks
Let me at the outset wish all of you a happy and healthy New Year. Thank you to Fixed Income Money Markets and Derivatives Association (FIIMDA) and its organizing team for inviting me to deliver this keynote address at its Annual Meet. I will speak today about understanding and managing better the interest rate risk at Indian banks. I will start, however, by looking elsewhere and historically, often a very good place to start. In the period after the Global Financial
Let me at the outset wish all of you a happy and healthy New Year. Thank you to Fixed Income Money Markets and Derivatives Association (FIIMDA) and its organizing team for inviting me to deliver this keynote address at its Annual Meet. I will speak today about understanding and managing better the interest rate risk at Indian banks. I will start, however, by looking elsewhere and historically, often a very good place to start. In the period after the Global Financial
ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 14, 2018
Banking Regulatory Powers Should Be Ownership Neutral
I speak today to highlight some fundamental fissures that exist in the regulation of banks, in particular, public sector banks (PSBs). It has been slightly over a month since the latest fraud in the Indian banking sector broke news. Success has many fathers; failures none. Hence, there has been the usual blame game, passing the buck, and a tonne of honking, mostly short-term and knee-jerk reactions. These appear to have prevented the participants in this cacophony fro
I speak today to highlight some fundamental fissures that exist in the regulation of banks, in particular, public sector banks (PSBs). It has been slightly over a month since the latest fraud in the Indian banking sector broke news. Success has many fathers; failures none. Hence, there has been the usual blame game, passing the buck, and a tonne of honking, mostly short-term and knee-jerk reactions. These appear to have prevented the participants in this cacophony fro
ಆಗ 31, 2018
State Government Market Borrowings – Issues and Prospects
Shri Chandra Shekhar Ghosh, President, Bengal Chamber of Commerce, Shri T. Bandopadhyay, ladies and gentlemen. I am thankful to the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry for providing me the opportunity to be present here and speak on the subject of ‘State Government Borrowing’. In the federal system of governance that we have in our country, both the Central and the State Governments are responsible for the development of the nation. To discharge the responsibility
Shri Chandra Shekhar Ghosh, President, Bengal Chamber of Commerce, Shri T. Bandopadhyay, ladies and gentlemen. I am thankful to the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry for providing me the opportunity to be present here and speak on the subject of ‘State Government Borrowing’. In the federal system of governance that we have in our country, both the Central and the State Governments are responsible for the development of the nation. To discharge the responsibility
ಅಕ್ಟೋ 22, 2021
Chasing the Horizon
Ladies and Gentlemen! 1. It’s a pleasure to be with you this morning. Let me thank Mr. Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, CII for extending this kind invitation to me for delivering this inaugural talk at the summit organised by CII. NBFC sector has received wide ranging attention for past few years for various reasons. As an important cog of the financial system, it holds immense potential with its ability to reach out to vast cross-section of the population and
Ladies and Gentlemen! 1. It’s a pleasure to be with you this morning. Let me thank Mr. Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, CII for extending this kind invitation to me for delivering this inaugural talk at the summit organised by CII. NBFC sector has received wide ranging attention for past few years for various reasons. As an important cog of the financial system, it holds immense potential with its ability to reach out to vast cross-section of the population and
ಅಕ್ಟೋ 27, 2021
Micro finance: Empowering a Billion Dreams
1. At the outset, I would like to thank Sa-Dhan for inviting me to deliver this inaugural address. The theme for this year - ‘Revitalizing Financial Inclusion’ is an important issue at the current juncture. The loss of livelihoods and hardships caused by the pandemic calls for a reinvigorated push towards financial inclusion and micro credit for vulnerable and disadvantaged sections of the society who have been worst affected by the pandemic. There exists a strong cas
1. At the outset, I would like to thank Sa-Dhan for inviting me to deliver this inaugural address. The theme for this year - ‘Revitalizing Financial Inclusion’ is an important issue at the current juncture. The loss of livelihoods and hardships caused by the pandemic calls for a reinvigorated push towards financial inclusion and micro credit for vulnerable and disadvantaged sections of the society who have been worst affected by the pandemic. There exists a strong cas
ಜನವರಿ 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
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
ನವೆಂ 02, 2021
Governance and Prudential Supervision of Financial Institutions: Recent Initiatives
A very good evening to all the distinguished dignitaries and participants at this annual BFSI Summit organised by the Business Standard. The Summit has over the past few days seen excellent discussions on several topical issues related to the Banking and Financial Sector and generated some very useful insights. 2. The topic for today’s discussion is ‘Bank Privatisation: Undoing 1969’, which is one of the most widely debated issues for long. The detailed deliberations
A very good evening to all the distinguished dignitaries and participants at this annual BFSI Summit organised by the Business Standard. The Summit has over the past few days seen excellent discussions on several topical issues related to the Banking and Financial Sector and generated some very useful insights. 2. The topic for today’s discussion is ‘Bank Privatisation: Undoing 1969’, which is one of the most widely debated issues for long. The detailed deliberations
ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 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
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
ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 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
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
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