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ಡಿಸೆಂ 02, 2005

Taking Banking Services to the Common Man – Financial Inclusion *

Ladies and Gentlemen, I am truly honoured to deliver the Fedbank Hormis Memorial Foundation commemorative lecture. The illustrious list of the previous years’ speakers indicates the kind of significance this commemorative lecture has acquired over the years. The late Shri K.P.Hormis, founder of Federal Bank, was a visionary and left behind an institutional set up in the form of Federal Bank which has been doing yeoman service for well over seventy five years. The Fedb

ಜುಲೈ 22, 1999

IT and the Banking Sector

Ladies and Gentlemen,I am glad to be amidst you on this important occasion which is the culmination of a joint initiative undertaken by the Indian Banks Association and the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) to discuss issues surrounding IT for banking and other financial institutions. I congratulate both the IBA and the NASSCOM on their choice of the theme for the Conference, which in my view is critical to the growth of the industry. I

ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 08, 1997

Budget and RBI : New Directions

Budget and RBI : New Directions Address By Dr. Y.V. Reddy Deputy Governor Reserve Bank of India at Administrative Staff College of India, Hyderabad on March 8, 1997 Friends, It is a pleasure for me to be with you in Administrative Staff College today. I have my Gurus here, and I also have many friends. I spent a year on full time basis about a decade ago as Visiting Faculty here. I am thankful to the Principal for giving me an opportunity to speak on an important subj

ಆಗ 28, 2001

Communication Policy of the Reserve Bank of India

Mr. Green, Mr. Weetman, Mr. New and friends, I am thankful to the organisers and in particular Mr. New for giving me the honour of participating in the 150th anniversary celebrations of the Reuters Group. In all innocence, I accepted the invitation only soon to realise that there is no free lunch or free dinner in this world. I am assigned the task of inaugurating the evening and addressing the guests on this occasion. I pleaded for some draft from Reuters, though inf

ಮೇ 26, 1999

Monetary Policy in India : Objectives, Instruments, Operating Procedures and Dilemmas

Chairman and friends,I thank the organisers for inviting me to deliver the inaugural address at the Fourth Annual Securities Industry Summit. Although the discussions in this Summit will specifically veer around the securities market, monetary policy strongly influences the working of the financial markets. As a central banker, I will, therefore, speak on monetary policy making, which I trust will provide some perspectives to the deliberations at the Summit.Objectives

ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 19, 2001

Financial Sector Reforms : An Update

Mr. Kohli, Mr. Krishnamurthy and friends, I am happy to be here again in this gathering of friends in the banking community on the occasion of the annual general meeting of the Indian Banks Association and Bankers Sports Board. I feel that it is more an occasion to conduct focussed business and celebrate rather than one to deliberate on policy issues. Yet as per tradition, I believe that there has to be an address by the chief guest. As a central banker, one always

ಡಿಸೆಂ 18, 1996

Competition in Indian Banking : Issues and Implications

It gives me pleasure to deliver the valedictory address at the 19th Bank Economists’ Conference 1996 being hosted by the United Western Bank. I have, with much interest, gone through the papers circulated by the organisers. The papers are comprehensive and I am particularly impressed by the coverage, depth of analysis and the innovative ideas that have emerged. The rapporteurs' succinct and prompt report of the proceedings during the past two days confirms the wide sp

ಸೆಪ್ಟೆಂ 29, 1997

Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund

Statement by the Honorable C. Rangarajan Governor, Reserve Bank of India Leader of Indian Delegation Annual Meetings, Hong Kong Mr. Chairman: The Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund at Hong Kong, China are of historic significane, coming as they do immediately after the unification of Hong Kong with China. In many ways Hong Kong epitomizes the tremendous potential for economic development through openness to foreign trade and in

ಫೆಬ್ರವರಿ 06, 2012

Empowering MSMEs for Financial Inclusion and Growth- Role of Banks and Industry Associations1

Shri G. N. Bajpai, Former Chairman, SEBI & Chairman, Indian SME Knowledge Forum, Shri M. Narendra, Chairman & Managing Director, Indian Overseas Bank, Shri N. Shankar, CMD, ECGC, Shri A. Krishna Kumar, MD, SBI, Shri R. K. Dubey, ED, CBI, Dr K. Ramakrishnan, CEO, Indian Banks’ Association, Shri K V Srinivasan, CEO, Reliance Commercial Finance Ltd, Shri Chandrakant Salunkhe, President, SME Chamber of India, SME Entrepreneurs, other distinguished guests, members

ಸೆಪ್ಟೆಂ 05, 2012

Customising mobile banking in India: issues & challenges

Presentation Distinguished delegates to the FIBAC 2012, ladies and gentlemen. As I was reading the theme of the conference “Sustainable Excellence through engaged customers, employees and right use of technology” three words (sustainable, engaged and right use) helped me to decide how I can use this opportunity to relate with all the stakeholders of the payment system industry to introspect the issues and challenges confronting customization of mobile banking in India

ಆಗ 23, 2011

Corporate Governance of Banks in India In Pursuit of Productivity Excellence

For the third year in a row, it is my privilege to be addressing this joint conference of FICCI and IBA. I know both corporates and banks attach a lot of value to this conference, and so does the Reserve Bank. A joint forum of FICCI and IBA is an important platform for us in the Reserve Bank to share our views on topics of current relevance with two important segments of the economy - corporates and banks - which have a vital role in, and responsibility for, driving g

ಜನವರಿ 29, 2013

Financial Inclusion of Urban Poor in India

Ms. Lata Krishnan, Chair, American India Foundation (AIF); Mr. M. A. Ravi Kumar, CEO, AIF; Prof. Sanghmitra S. Acharya, Jawaharlal Nehru University; Mr. Pradeep Kashyap, Vice Chair, AIF; Mr. Michael Markels from the World Bank; Ms. Kavita N. Ramdas, Ms. Madhu P. Kishwar, Mr. Mathew Titus and Ms. Sujata Lamba, the panelists for today’s discussion, Mr. Hanumant Rawat, Director, AIF; delegates at the seminar, ladies and gentlemen. It is a pleasure to be here today at the

ಜನವರಿ 30, 2013

Opening Remarks by Dr. K. C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India at the OECD- World Bank Regional Dissemination Conference on Building Financial Capability at Nairobi, Kenya on January 30, 2013

Introduction Professor Njuguna Ndungú, Governor, Central Bank of Kenya, representatives from the Capital Market Authority, the Insurance Regulatory Authority and the Retirement Benefits Authority of Kenya, my colleagues from the OECD/INFE, World Bank, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen! It gives me immense pleasure to be here amidst you in the beautiful city of Nairobi, the safari capital of the world, to deliver the opening remarks in this OECD-World Bank Reg

ಸೆಪ್ಟೆಂ 02, 2011

Agricultural Productivity and Credit- Issues and Way Forward

Prof. M. S. Swaminathan, Shri A. S. Bhattacharya, CMD, Bank of Maharashtra, Ms Kamala Rajan, Principal, CAB, Shri R. L. Sharma, Vice-Principal, CAB and other members of faculty, distinguished panelists, participants, ladies and gentlemen! It is a pleasure to be here this morning for the “National Seminar on Productivity in Indian Agriculture” organized by CAB, Pune. 2. In the Indian context, the policy of self-sufficiency in food which led to Green Revolution had serv

ಫೆಬ್ರವರಿ 07, 2012

Understanding Psychology for Responsible Financial Behaviour*

1. I thank the organizers of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Maharshi Dayanand College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Mumbai for inviting me to deliver the inaugural address at this important seminar. The Interdisciplinary Seminar on Psychonomics: Understanding the Psychology behind Financial Behaviour is indeed a very topical subject and especially when the world is realizing the significance of the import of human psychology in the economic behaviour of the

ಆಗ 31, 2012

Economic and Financial Developments in Uttarakhand

I thank Professor Murthy for inviting me to share my thoughts with a young audience in an institution which has a formidable reputation in agricultural research as having pioneered the “Green Revolution”. In my talk today, I propose to briefly outline the economic and financial structure of the State as well as highlight various financial inclusion initiatives taken by the Reserve Bank. I will then indicate a few policy challenges in sustaining the growth momentum. I

ಸೆಪ್ಟೆಂ 03, 2011

Monetary Policy Response to Recent Inflation in India

I thank the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati and Mr. Ankit Khemka, Convenor, Techniche 2011, for inviting me to address such a talented and bright group of youngsters . I propose to speak to you about inflation which is a matter of concern to all of us. It has been about two years since October 2009 that the Reserve Bank of India announced its exit from the crisis-driven accommodative monetary policy stance. However, inflation continues to remain elevate

ಸೆಪ್ಟೆಂ 03, 2011

Towards making Right to Information Act More Meaningful

Hon’ble Information Commissioner, Shri Shailesh Gandhi, Executive Director, Union Bank of India, Shri S. S. Mundra, Secretary, Bank Depositors’ Association, Shri Ashok Rawat, Managing Editor of Moneylife Magazine, Ms. Sucheta Dalal, Ladies & Gentlemen: It gives me great pleasure to participate in this seminar which is graced by the presence of our Central Information Commissioner, Shri Shailesh Gandhi. Shri Gandhi, as we all know, is one of the pioneers who worked

ಏಪ್ರಿ 23, 2009

Global Financial Crisis : Causes, Impact, Policy Responses and Lessons

Global Financial Crisis : Causes, Consequences and India’s Prospects By Rakesh Mohan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India at London Business School on April 23, 2009 The intensification of the global financial crisis, following the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers in September 2008, has made the current economic and financial environment a very difficult time for the world economy, the global financial system and for central banks. The fall out of the current global f

ನವೆಂ 16, 2006

Economic Reforms in India: Where are We and Where do We Go?

We have now had a decade and a half of economic reforms. It is perhaps appropriate at this point to stand back and take stock of what we have done as we venture further. Today I shall, therefore, make an effort to (a) review what has been done; (b) evaluate where we are; and (c) suggest where we need to go. Let me give you the backdrop as to what motivated me to choose this topic. I recently came across, The Tipping Point: How Little Things Make a Big Difference, by M

ನವೆಂ 17, 2006

Monetary and Financial Policy Responses to Global Imbalances

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC ANALYSIS AND POLICY I would like to compliment Bank Indonesia for arranging this conference on the theme "Monetary and Financial Policy Responses to Global Imbalances" at the Annual International Seminar 2006. This is an issue that has been among the top concerns of central bankers in the last few years: so the opportunity to have this discussion at this opportune time is very welcome for all of us. The issue of large global imbalances has been

ಏಪ್ರಿ 02, 2009

Platinum Jubilee Celebrations - Governor’s Address to Staff

Dear Colleagues, As the Reserve Bank of India enters its 75th year, today marks a momentous milestone in the history of this great institution. I am indeed delighted and privileged to be speaking to all of you, members of the RBI family, on this historic occasion. 2. Marking the 75th birthday is a time for joy and celebration. It is also an occasion for introspection - an occasion to reflect on the evolution of the Reserve Bank, to look back on the road we traversed,

ಏಪ್ರಿ 25, 2009

Statement by Mr. Duvvuri Subbarao, Alternate Governor

Mr. Chairman, 1. The IMFC meets today in extraordinarily complex and challenging times. The financial crisis became full-blown in the second half of 2008, and has morphed through negative feedback to real activity, plunging the global economy into the deepest recession since World War II. What started off as a sub-prime crisis in the US housing mortgage sector has turned successively into a global banking crisis, global financial crisis and now a global economic crisi

ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 23, 2009

Technology in Banks – Responding to the Emerging Challenges

Ladies and gentlemen, a very good morning. A central banker addressing an impressive gathering of technology experts on a topic which is their very own – to say the least, is a formidable task. In the current global financial context, though, I may not be surprised if many central banks, as regulators of banking and other financial institutions get more engaged with the technology aspects of the regulated institutions’ operations. 2. It is not hard to miss the role pl

ನವೆಂ 08, 2006

Inclusive Growth : Role of Financial Education

I thank the Indian Banks Association and hosts Andhra Bank for inviting me for this Conference. I am aware you have had illustrious speakers and expert sessions on various issues reverberating in policy conundrums of 'financial inclusion' and financially inclusive growth. Why I term these as conundrums is for the reason that on the one hand, everyone accepts that a broad based access to formal financial services is a sine qua non for the aspiration of growth in GDP an

ಮೇ 18, 2009

Information Technology and Banking – A Continuing Agenda

I am delighted to be here today to celebrate outstanding Information Technology achievements in the Indian banking sector. We are all well aware of the significant contributions that Indian IT professionals have made in the world arena. In fact, when the phrase “Indian talent” is used, it is often meant as a synonym for IT excellence. IT in the Indian Financial Sector – the Beginnings 2. The use of technology in expanding banking has been a key focus area of the Reser

ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 09, 2007

Regulators’ Eyes on Financial Institutions

Regulators need to keep on top of banks, says Dr. Y V ReddyAs we move from a world based on relationships to one based on transactions, can our banks be far behind? Indeed, banking has been transformed, perhaps unrecognisably, and regulators and customers are taking notice.In the 1970s, a visit to the bank meant face-to-face time, assistance with problems, financial advice, and often just a friendly chat with your banker who you knew and trusted. Today, many customers

ಮೇ 10, 2001

Urban Co-operative Banks: Agenda for Future Reforms

It is very gratifying to note that Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) as Apex representative body of Indian Trade & Commerce has evinced keen interest in Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs), the purveyors of credit to small and medium enterprises. As urban co-operative banking sector is under focussed scrutiny of media and observers of co-operative credit movement, I feel it is very apt that organisers chose 'Reforms in urban banking sector

ಡಿಸೆಂ 09, 2009

Financial Inclusion : Challenges and Opportunities

Being in Kolkata, this city of joy, is always a heart warming experience. Being here in the pre-Christmas season is a particular delight, and for me personally, a nostalgic memory. My special thanks to the Bankers’ Club for inviting me to speak here this evening. I recall our meeting at this Club last year when we were in the thick of the deepest financial crisis of our time, and all of us were anxious and uncertain about the immediate future. I believe the worst is b

ಡಿಸೆಂ 29, 2009

Current Macroeconomic Developments in India

The Indian economy continues to be one of the fastest growing economies in the world, and the recovery from the slowdown in growth witnessed in the aftermath of the global crisis has been sharper than what was generally anticipated for the second quarter of 2009-10. The slowdown in growth from the average of 8.8 per cent during 2003-08 to 5.8 per cent in the second half of 2008-09 had necessitated clear prioritization of policy focus on management of recovery, which w

ಜನವರಿ 14, 2010

Measures of Inflation in India: Issues and Perspectives

“I have said many, many times that inflation is a sinister beast.” - Richard Fisher I thank the Indian Association for Research in National Income and Wealth (IARNIW) for giving me this opportunity to speak on the important issue of inflation measurement in India which is a key theme of this year's Conference. The discussion is also timely as we would be moving into a new series of wholesale price index (WPI) with a more representative commodity basket and the proposa

ಜನವರಿ 23, 2006

Central Bank Communications : Some Random Thoughts

Ms. Wanda Tseng, Mr. Ariyoshi, distinguished fellow central bankers and friends, At the outset, I would like to extend a hearty welcome to all our guests to India. I hope you will find the weather outside as well as the intellectual stimulation in the seminar pleasant and productive. I am thankful to the organisers for inviting me to participate in the seminar. The subject is close to our head and heart and we, in the RBI, had organized a SAARCFIN sponsored seminar la

ಜನವರಿ 12, 2010

Risk Management - Priorities for the Indian Banking Sector

The new decade is predicted to be more transformational than the first decade of this millennium for the Indian economy and the Indian financial system. If the last ten years have seen transformation in terms of consistently higher growth rates, adoption of core banking solutions, transformation in the payments systems and greater integration with the global economy, the coming decade will see unprecedented volume of business for the Indian financial system as it trie

ಜನವರಿ 19, 2006

Role of Accountants in Fostering Economic Growth

Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, I am thankful to Shri Kamlesh Vikamsey for inviting me to this august gathering. This Conference is of relevance to all of us, not only because of the eminence of the speakers who are addressing this gathering, but also because it represents an important step by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) to distill from the experiences of other countries in its quest for global benchmarking of our accounting stan

ಡಿಸೆಂ 30, 2009

India's Economic Recovery : Drivers and Risks - Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governor

THE GLOBAL SCENARIO Global Growth: Modest signs of recovery (Growth in per cent) Jan-09 Apr-09 July-09 Aug-09 Oct-09 Global 2009 0.5 -1.3 -1.4 -1.3 -1.1 2010 3.0 1.9 2.5 2.9 3.1 Advanced Economies 2009 -2.0 -3.8 -3.8 -3.7 -3.4 2010 1.1 0.0 0.6 1.0 1.3 Emerging and Developing Economies 2009 3.3 1.6 1.5 1.5 1.7 2010 5.0 4.0 4.7 5.0 5.1 India 2009 5.1 4.5 5.4 5.3 5.4 2010 6.5 5.6 6.5 6.5 6.4 Source: International Monetary Fund. Global Inflation: Asymmetric patterns Y-o-Y

ಜನವರಿ 15, 2010

Book Release by the Prime Minister ‘Perspectives on Central Banking: Governors Speak’ 15 January 2010

The compendium of key speeches of RBI Governors, entitled ‘Perspectives on Central Banking: Governors Speak’ is the Reserve Bank of India’s Platinum Jubilee tribute to its past leaders. All of us in the Reserve Bank attach immense value to the fact that this book is being released today by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, who was himself Governor of the Reserve Bank from 1982 to 1985. We are delighted that besides the Prime Minister, three former Govern

ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 04, 2010

Indian Perspective on Banking Regulation

1. I am delighted to participate in this Conference on ‘Financial Sector Regulation and Reform in Asian Emerging Markets’ jointly organised by the Asian Development Bank Institute, the International Center for Financial Regulation, the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Brookings Institution. In the session that just concluded, we heard about financial sector developments in emerging markets. In this session, I will like to present the Indian perspective on ba

ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 27, 2006

Coping With Liquidity Management in India: A Practitioner's View

'Liquidity Management in India' is a subject that is not widely discussed but is the bread and butter of daily monetary management. Whereas I was not a monetary specialist prior to coming to the Reserve Bank, I have been able to gather some insights through on-the-job training. It is also an issue of current relevance and appeal. Conduct of monetary policy and management in the context of large and volatile capital flows has proved to be difficult for many countries.

ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 02, 2010

Pursuit of Complete Markets – The Missing Perspectives

It is my pleasure to be delivering the keynote address at the FEDAI conference being hosted in this beautiful country. India and Kenya share a historical relationship and I am delighted to have got an opportunity to visit this country. I have been following some of the recent interesting initiatives by the Central Bank of Kenya and was really impressed by the developments in the areas such as payment systems, credit information sharing, currency management, financial

ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 02, 2010

Monetary Policy Framework in India: Experience with Multiple-Indicators Approach

I am honoured to deliver the 2nd Professor Baidyanath Mishra Lecture. Prof. Mishra is a multi-faceted personality: an economist, an educationist and an institution-builder. Above all, he is a great teacher who inspired generations of students. I thank the Orissa Economic Association for giving me this opportunity. 2. I will set out how the framework of monetary policy has evolved over the last two and half decades. First, I will touch upon the objectives of monetary p

ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 31, 2008

The Indian Economy and the Reserve Bank of India: Random Thoughts

Shri Johny Joseph, Shri Kale and friends,I am grateful to the organisers for bestowing on me the honour of delivering the prestigious Yeshwantrao Chavan Memorial Lecture 2007-08. I must compliment the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), Maharashtra Branch, for organising the Memorial Lecture. By accepting this invitation, I am also acknowledging a debt of gratitude to IIPA. I am a Life Member of IIPA. While doing research for Ph.D in 1960s, I extensively

ಏಪ್ರಿ 22, 2006

Statement by Honorable Governor Dr. Y.V. Reddy, Leader of the Indian Delegation to the International Monetary and Financial Committee

Representing the Constituency consisting of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Sri Lanka Mr. Chairman, The Global Economy and Financial Markets 1. We broadly agree with the Fund’s assessment of the global economy in its latest World Economic Outlook (WEO). A positive feature of the current growth scenario is that it is becoming more diversified. Notwithstanding such positive developments, the continuing volatility of the international oil prices and the ever widening globa

ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 22, 2010

Financial Education: Worthy and Worthwhile

Mr. Pranab Mukherjee, Hon’ble Finance Minister of India, Ambassador Richard Boucher, Deputy Secretary General, OECD, Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India, Mr. V.K. Sharma, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India, Distinguished Guests and my colleagues from the Reserve Bank First of all, I want to say that the Reserve Bank of India attaches immense value to this workshop on "Financial Literacy". The year 2009/10 marks the Platinum Jubilee of t

ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 18, 2006

Vote of Thanks by Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Deputy Governor

It is a great honour for all of us at the Reserve Bank of India to have the Honourable Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh ji, our former Governor, to release the History of the Reserve Bank and to inaugurate the Centre for Advanced Financial Learning. Both the actions are very fitting since the History goes up to the time that the Prime Minister assumed office as Governor; and the inauguration of the Centre marks a forward looking approach to the development of the fin

ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 18, 2006

Governor’s Speech

Respected Prime Minister, distinguished guests and friends, On behalf of all the Reserve Bank employees - retired and serving; on behalf of the Central Board of the Bank and on my own behalf, I have the honour and privilege of extending a hearty welcome to our esteemed Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh; Governor of Maharashtra Shri S.M. Krishnaji; Chief Minister of Maharashtra State Shri Deshmukhji; Union Finance Minister Shri Chidambaramji and other distinguished gu

ಆಗ 28, 2012

Perspectives on Risk and Governance

Mr. P R Ramesh, Chairman, Deloitte, Dr. Vikram Kuriyan, Director of the Investment Centre, Indian School of Business, Ms. Usha Thorat and Mr. V S Das, my erstwhile colleagues from Reserve Bank and other delegates. It is a pleasure for me to interact with you all, today at this Summit. 2. The theme of the Summit revolves around risk and governance, the two terms which are being looked at by policy makers with renewed interest and a fresh perspective in the aftermath of

ಡಿಸೆಂ 18, 2008

The Global Financial Turmoil and Challenges for the Indian Economy

It is my pleasure to be here this evening and to be able to share my thoughts with an exclusive gathering of bankers. Since this is an in-house meeting and we are professional colleagues, I propose to be frank and forthright. I am glad to know that the Bankers' Club in Kolkata has been recently revived and is engaged in promoting professional interaction within the banking community. 2. The global financial crisis is now the staple of front page news. Banks around the

ಫೆಬ್ರವರಿ 14, 2013

Principles of Financial Market Infrastructure & Innovations in Retail Payment Systems: Some Perspectives

It is a pleasure to be here in New Delhi to inaugurate this International Seminar on Principles of Financial Market Infrastructure (PFMI) and Innovations in Retail Payment Systems in the midst of the guest speakers and distinguished participants from around the world. The spring season in New Delhi is very pleasant and its beauty is all pervasive. I am sure the participants will enjoy the beauty of New Delhi and there would be a lot of takeaways from the seminar. I un

ಫೆಬ್ರವರಿ 18, 2013

Indian Banking Sector: Pushing the Boundaries

Dr. Pritam Singh, Director General, International Management Institute (IMI), participants from Reserve Bank of India and the commercial banks! It is a pleasure to be amongst you today as you complete the first leg of the learning experience which is the Advanced Management Programme. I believe that the programme is craftily designed with an appropriate blend of lectures and interactive sessions with some leading academicians, industry captains and management experts,

ಜನವರಿ 13, 2009

Some Reflections on the recent global financial turmoil – an Indian perspective

Every year, this forum provides an opportunity to collectively review and analyse the developments of the past year in the forex market. But the past year has been like never before and now the focus is on the impact of the financial crisis on the real economy. The financial meltdown has resulted in effective nationalisation of major financial institutions in the US, UK and Eurozone. So far global banks, mortgage lenders and insurance firms have announced write downs

ಡಿಸೆಂ 04, 2008

Mitigating Spillovers and Contagion Lessons from the Global Financial Crisis

1. On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, it is my pleasure and privilege to welcome all of you international delegates to India, to this wonderful city of Hyderabad, and to this RBI-BIS Seminar on "Mitigating Spillovers and Contagion - Lessons from the Global Financial Crisis". Seminar Context 2. This seminar is the second successive BIS seminar to be organised by the RBI, and marks an important milestone in the intellectual collaboration between the Bank for Intern

ಫೆಬ್ರವರಿ 15, 2013

International Seminar on Principles of Financial Market Infrastructures and Innovations in Retail Payments

Distinguished speakers, participants, other guests, ladies and gentlemen. It is a pleasure to be amidst you and speak to you all as we conclude this International Seminar on “Principles of Financial Market Infrastructures and Innovations in Retail Payments” organized by the Reserve Bank. 2. The theme of the seminar, which was chosen after considerable deliberations, is quite apt, given the markets around us. As you know, the term FMI refers to systemically important p

ಮೇ 12, 2010

Volatility in Capital Flows: Some Perspectives

As the crisis is ebbing, capital inflows into emerging market economies (EMEs) have resumed - a consequence of a global system awash with liquidity, the assurance of low interest rates ruling in advanced economies over ‘an extended period’ and the prospects of robust growth in EMEs. According to the IMF, net private financial flows to emerging and developing economies increased from US$ 254 billion in 2006 to US$ 689 billion in 2007 and then declined, at the height of

ಏಪ್ರಿ 30, 2010

Key note Address by Dr K.C.Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, at the Review Meet on Implementation of Revival Package for Short Term Rural Cooperative Credit Structure organised by National Federation of State Cooperative Banks (NAFSCOB) at New Delhi -

Shri P. K. Basu, Union Agriculture and Cooperation Secretary, Dr. Chandrapal Singh Yadav, President, NCUI & Chairman, KRIBHCO, Dr Bijender Singh, Chairman, NAFSCOB, Shri B. Subrahmanyam, MD, NAFSCOB, Smt Roshan R. Warjri, Vice-Chairperson, NAFSCOB, distinguished speakers and panelists, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Introduction 1. At the outset, I congratulate the National Federation of State Co-operative Banks for organizing this review meet o

ಅಕ್ಟೋ 12, 2008

Lessons from the Global Financial Crisis with special reference to Emerging Market Economies and India

1. Since the collapse of the leading US investment banks in August-September 2008, there has been a breakdown of trust in inter-bank and inter-institutional lending. Given that this kind of extreme risk perception will be reversed only slowly, the full resolution of the crisis will inevitably take time. 2. Additionally, there is the problem of contagion – across markets, across institutions and across countries. Each day, there is news of the crisis spreading to a new

ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 03, 2009

Lessons for Financial Policymaking - Interpreting the Dilemmas

I was really struggling to select a theme for today’s address. I intended it to be relevant but not repetitive, comprehensive but not broad brush, having a policymaker’s perspective but not too uni-dimensional. Finally the theme I zeroed down on emerged out of this very exercise of the balancing act - the dilemmas and conflicts thrown up for the policymakers by the paradoxical character of recent turn of events in the global financial markets. It is rather surprising

ಜೂನ್ 18, 2010

Harnessing Technology to Bank the Unbanked

It is always a delight to be here in this wonderful city of Hyderabad. The location of IDRBT in Hyderabad is not an accident; it is a reflection of the growing reputation of Hyderabad as a premiere location for IT industry. Hailing as I do from this state, I know that we came from behind; twenty five years ago, there were several other cities ahead of Hyderabad on the technology scene; today, we are among the front runners. This remarkable reinvention of Hyderabad as

ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 26, 2009

India - Managing the Impact of the Global Financial Crisis

Introduction 1. Less than a year ago, much of what has happened in the Indian economy since last October would have been hard to anticipate. I recall, around this time last year, the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) were, what are the factors that put India on a high growth trajectory and what can we do to remain there? Today, the FAQ is, when and how do we get back on to the high growth trajectory? The sharp turn around in the FAQs summarizes in a nutshell the

ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 19, 2009

Retail Payments : Perspectives and Way Forward

Introduction 1. It is a great delight for me to be here at the conclusion of this seminar on Payment and Settlement Systems aimed at improving our understanding of the way forward on this vital segment of central bank infrastructure. Here, at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), we have traversed a steep learning curve over the last several years, and come a long way in implementing an efficient and effective payment system. I am deeply conscious of the fact that we still

ನವೆಂ 04, 2006

Financial Inclusion for Sustainable Development : Role of IT and Intermediaries

My topic today is financial inclusion for sustainable development and how IT and community based organisations including NGOs can be leveraged for expanding banking outreach so as to meet the needs of the underserved population. Financial inclusion has become a buzzword internationally – even in developed financial markets there are concerns about those excluded from the banking system especially migrant workers. The barriers to access to formal banking system have be

ಸೆಪ್ಟೆಂ 29, 2006

Reserve Bank of India Archives: Some Reflections and the Way

It is a real pleasure to be here today on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee Inaugural Function of the Reserve Bank of India Archives (RBIA), earlier known as the Central Records and Documentation Centre (CRDC). The Reserve Bank of India established its Central Archives on August 24, 1981 with twin objectives to serve as (i) repository of non-current permanent records and (ii) the Central Archives of the Reserve Bank of India for research purposes. I am pleased to inf

ಜೂನ್ 18, 2010

Financial Deepening by putting Financial Inclusion Campaign into Mission Mode

Dr C Rangarajan, Hon’ble Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, Mr Hari Sankaran, Managing Director and CEO, IL& FS, Shri S. S. Tarapore, Distinguished Fellow, Skoch Development Foundation, Shri J Sriram, CEO- Mobile Commerce Venture, Bharti Airtel Ltd, and of course the main organiser of this function Mr Sameer Kochhar, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. I have come here to say a few words about financial inclusion which is closely re

ಜುಲೈ 02, 2010

Banking Technology Beyond CBS- Issues and Way Forward

Mr Sambamurthy, Director IDRBT, Shri J P Dua, CMD, Allahabad Bank, Mr Bhaskar Sen, CMD , United Bank of India, and other distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. I am indeed very happy to be in your midst today for the IT Conclave being organised by IDRBT and share my thoughts with you on banking technology beyond Core Banking Solution (CBS). 2. Let me begin by asking, what is the purpose of technology? All of us would agree that technology has no longer remained j

ಅಕ್ಟೋ 23, 2006

Payment and Settlement Systems : Select issues

Director Shri Sharma, Mr. Hollandars, Mr. O’Connor, Mr. Shigang, Ms. Christova, Mr. Beau and distinguished participants and Ladies and Gentlemen, It is my pleasure to be with you this evening to deliver the valedictory address at the Regional Payment and Settlement Systems Workshop organised jointly by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). Participants from the central banks of 16 countries from Africa and Asia have attended

ಜನವರಿ 16, 2001

Financial Stability and the Role of Banks

IntroductionI am grateful to the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) for extending me the opportunity to address this highly enlightened gathering of bankers and economists. Many of you might have participated in the last conference held at Bangalore in December 1998 with the theme focussed "Towards Sound and Strong Banking". That was built around the then emerging scenario of Indian financial system being exposed to competition and several reform measures initiated by th

ಅಕ್ಟೋ 05, 2009

Emerging Market Concerns: An Indian Perspective

1. From the perspective of Emerging Market Economies (EMEs) and particularly for that of India, I will highlight five concerns. These are: first, timing of exit from the accommodative monetary policy in the context of rising food price-led inflation but still weak growth; second, the possibility of another surge in capital flows, especially if we turn out to be an outlier in withdrawal of monetary stimulus; third, monetary transmission mechanism as it is evolving from

ಜೂನ್ 20, 2007

Risk Management in an Open Market Economy

Peter L. Bernstein in his celebrated book Against the Gods writes, 'The revolutionary idea that defines the boundary between modern times and the past is the mastery of risk: the notion that the future is more than a whim of the Gods and that men and women are not passive before nature. Until human beings discovered a way across that boundary, the future was a mirror of the past or the murky domain of oracles and soothsayers who held monopoly over knowledge of anticip

ಜುಲೈ 02, 2007

Statistical System of India: Some Reflections

I am delighted and honoured to be at this auspicious occasion of the first Statistics Day and to inaugurate first Annual Conference on Financial Statistics. As a member of the statistics community, it is matter of great pride that June 29, birth anniversary of (late) Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, has been declared by the Government of India as Statistics Day. I am particularly happy that Professor Parikh is here who began his professional life in

ಜುಲೈ 03, 2007

Glimpses of Indian Economy and its Financial Sector

Chairman Sergey M. Ignatiev and distinguished central bankers of the Bank of Russia, I am grateful to Chairman Ignatiev for inviting me to visit your bank and interact with you for mutual benefit. I have the pleasure of meeting my friend Chairman Ignatiev, almost once a month, in meetings of BIS or G20 or IMF or other international seminars. His address in Buenos Aires in early June on the current state of Russian economy was highly appreciated because he gave a glimp

ಡಿಸೆಂ 04, 2009

Mobile Commerce, Mobile Banking - The Emerging Paradigm

1. Introduction 1.1 It is indeed a privilege for me to be here at the "India Telecom 2009" event being organised by the Department of Telecom, Government of India, in collaboration with FICCI. I thank Mr. J.S. Deepak, Joint Secretary, Department of Telecom for extending me an invitation and providing me an opportunity to share my thoughts on Mobile Commerce or M-Commerce. M-Commerce is an area which is rapidly changing the way people conduct their financial transactio

ಜನವರಿ 16, 2006

Financial Inclusion and Millennium Development Goals*

At the outset, I take this opportunity to thank the Planning Commission, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the College of Agricultural Banking for inviting me to this very relevant program on human development and State finances. The central theme of the Millenium Development Goals (MDGs) is reduction of poverty in all its forms . The MDGs emphasise human development indicators, especially those relating to women and children, to enable people to liv

ಜೂನ್ 21, 2007

Financial Inclusion – The Indian Experience

Ladies and gentlemen,I thank Her Majesty’s Treasury and DFID for organising this conference and inviting the Reserve Bank of India to share India’s experiences in achieving greater financial inclusion (FI). We, in India, have been greatly impressed by the focused attention being paid by the UK Government to the subject of FI. I had read a very detailed report by the British Banker’s Association in 2000 dwelling upon the issues involved in providing greater acces

ಜೂನ್ 29, 2007

Random Thoughts on Statistics and Surveys

Dr. Barman, Mr. Paul Vanden Bergh, Dr. Karunasena, Mr. Sandip Ghose, distinguished participants, ladies and gentlemen, I am thankful to the organisers for giving me the privilege and pleasure of being with you at the Workshop on ‘Use of Surveys by Central Banks’, organised jointly by the South-East Asian Central Banks (SEACEN), Irving Fisher Committee (IFC) - Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and Reserve Bank of India (RBI). It is a collaborative effort of seve

ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 28, 2008

Innovation and Growth: Role of the Financial Sector

‘Accelerating productivity growth entails a matching acceleration in the potential output of goods and services and a corresponding rise in the real incomes available to purchase the new output. The problem is that the pickup in productivity tends to create even greater increases in aggregate demand than potential aggregate supply’—Alan Greenspan‘Whatever the supply side may have in store, delivering low and stable inflation—and being expected to do so—is how monetary

ಫೆಬ್ರವರಿ 28, 2008

Inclusive Growth - The Role of Banks in Emerging Economies

Ladies and Gentlemen,I am delighted to be here in Colombo and honoured by the invitation of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka to deliver this year’s ‘Independence Commemoration Lecture’. It is my proud privilege to join the illustrious list of previous speakers, who have added laurels to this prestigious lecture series. Today, I would like to share with you India’s experiences on ‘Inclusive Growth’ - a topic which is both current and close to the hearts of public policyma

ಜನವರಿ 21, 2008

Development through Planning, Markets or De-centralisation

Prof. Bhole, Seminar Convenor, Prof. Juzer Vasi, Meenakshi Gupta, Prof. Ramnathan, other distinguished invitees, Prof Narayanan, participants of the seminar, ladies and gentlemen, It gives me great pleasure to inaugurate the seminar on, 'Development through Planning, Markets or De-centralisation' during the Golden Jubilee of IIT. The subject of the present seminar is extremely important at the present stage of Indian economic development. This three-day seminar I am s

ಫೆಬ್ರವರಿ 12, 2010

Challenges for Central Banks in the Context of the Crisis

Central banks and central bankers have been at the heart of the global financial crisis. We have been blamed for policies and actions that got the world into the crisis; we are also being praised for leading from the front in getting the world out of the crisis. I believe this is fair critique - central banks have been a part of the problem and a part of the solution. 2. As we emerge out of the crisis, central banks have their task cut out for them: to distil the less

ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 07, 2008

Financial Globalisation, Growth and Stability: An Indian Perspective

Chairman Nout Wellink, Governor Noyer, distinguished academics and fellow central bankers,I am thankful to the Banque de France for giving me this opportunity to participate in the International Symposium on "Globalisation, Inflation and Monetary Policy". I will present some of the aspects of the Indian experience on the subject and conclude by briefly flagging select issues in the light of recent global developments. Financial Sector Reforms In India, reforms to impr

ಜನವರಿ 31, 2006

Indian banks and the global challenges*

It gives me great pleasure and privilege to participate in the Seminar jointly hosted by Indian Merchants' Chamber and IBA at a juncture when financial services sector across jurisdictions is going through a strong phase of increasing globalisation. Integration of economies leads to integration of financial markets catalyzing the globalisation process. The growing role of the financial sector in allocation of resources has significant potential advantages for the effi

ಫೆಬ್ರವರಿ 24, 2010

Welcome Remarks by Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India at the L. K. Jha Memorial Lecture

On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, I have great pleasure in welcoming Prof. John Brian Taylor who will shortly be delivering the L. K. Jha Memorial Lecture. We are very happy to welcome also Ms. Raye Allyn Taylor who has accompanied Prof. Taylor. I also want to acknowledge the family members of late Dr. L.K. Jha - Smt. Dipika Maharaj Singh, Smt. and Shri. Aditya Maharaj Singh, Trisha Maharaj Singh. Many thanks to all of you for rejoining the RBI family. And of co

ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 18, 2006

Finance Minister`s Speech

It gives me great pleasure to be here today on the occasion of the release of three volumes of the History of the Reserve Bank of India by the Prime Minister. On this occasion, I am happy to release one of the key research publications of the Reserve Bank, viz., Report on Currency and Finance for the year 2004-05. Since 1999, the Report has focussed on a particular theme each year so that the overlap with the Bank's other flagship publications, such as, the Annual Rep

ಫೆಬ್ರವರಿ 12, 2010

First International Research Conference : Presentations by speakers

February 12, 2010 Andrew Michael Spence - Challenges to Central Banking in the Context of Financial Crisis (earlier unedited transcript replaced with the edited version) Dr. D. Subbarao - Challenges to Central Banks Irma Rosenberg - The Impossible Trinity John C Williams - Two Cheers for Bagehot Jorgen Elmeskov - Credit Freeze, Dysfunctional Markets Krishna Srinivasan - Crisis & Implications Lars E. O. Svensson - Inflation Targeting Stephen Cecchetti - Future of P

ಆಗ 12, 2011

How does the Reserve Bank of India Conduct its Monetary Policy?

I thank the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow for inviting me to address this distinguished gathering. I do see many bright young prospective managers in the audience. As you step out of the portals of the Institute, you will be faced with the challenge of managing some or the other key aspect of our economy, be it agriculture, industry or services. This evening, let me give you a flavour of how do we manage monetary policy in the Reserve Bank of India? In

ಆಗ 28, 2012

India’s Post-Crisis Macroeconomic Challenges

I thank Professor Aditi Abhyankar for the opportunity for being a part of such a distinguished panel and share my thoughts with the young audience. As the future of the country, you have a great stake in the performance of our economy in a globalised world: the opportunity it provides, the promise it holds and the challenges we face. Therefore, the focus of my talk today is on the recent macroeconomic performance of the Indian economy. As you know the Indian economy e

ಜನವರಿ 31, 2013

Indian Inflation Puzzle

Respected dignitaries on the dais: Advocate V. R. Parnerkar, Advocate Laxmikant Parnerkar, Shri Pradip Palnitkar, Shri Mohan Tanksale, Justice Mhase, Dr. S. N. Pathan and Dr. Ashutosh Raravikar; Ladies and Gentlemen. It is indeed my honour that Late Dr. Ramchandra Parnerkar Outstanding Economics Award for 2013 has been bestowed upon me. I thank the Poornawad Charitable Trust and its Life Management Institute for this recognition. It is heartening to see that over the

ಆಗ 13, 2011

Forex market development-Issues and Challenges -Thoughts of a returning forex market regulator

Friends, 1. I am delighted to be in your midst after a long gap of a decade. The occasion brings back reminiscences of late 1990s and the early years of this century when the forex market in India was quite different from what exists today. A nascent market that it was, needed a lot of hand-holding from RBI. The Rupee was always moving down a one-way street and every bout of volatility ( plenty those days, for example, the South East Asian crisis, Nuclear sanctions, K

ಜುಲೈ 29, 2011

Secured Online Banking Vs. Customer Convenience – Opportunities and Challenges

Ladies and Gentlemen, Good morning. It is my pleasure to be here amongst all of you in the Annual conference on secure banking 2011, and share with you some of my thoughts on the subject. I thank IBA and MP TFCI, co-organizers for the event, for this opportunity. 2. Banking, as all of us know, is a business activity synonymous with Trust, and security in banking is a paramount presumption for trust. The concept and perception of such security in banking has, over a pe

ಆಗ 12, 2011

Technology in Banking- In Pursuit of Excellence

Director IDRBT, Shri B Sambamurthy, faculty members and officers of IDRBT, officials from banks, members of the selection panel, my colleagues from Reserve Bank and all the other participants. It is indeed my privilege to be present here today to honour the recipients of the banking technology awards and deliver the key note address for the 7th edition of the awards. I am grateful to IDRBT for giving me this opportunity. My heartiest congratulations to all the winners

ಜನವರಿ 19, 2013

Welcome Remarks by Dr. Duvvuri Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India at the First Prof. Tendulkar Memorial Oration at CAB, Pune on January 19, 2013

On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, I am delighted to welcome Prof. Abhijit Banerjee, who will shortly be delivering the First Professor Tendulkar Memorial Oration. I also have great pleasure in acknowledging the presence here of Smt. Sunetra Tendulkar and other family members of late Prof. Tendulkar. Your presence here means a lot to us. A hearty welcome also to all the distinguished invitees to this lecture. Prof. S.D. Tendulkar 2. Prof. Suresh Tendulkar was, by

ಫೆಬ್ರವರಿ 01, 2012

International Research Conference and its Relevance

Members of the central banking fraternity, participants from the financial, academic and media communities, other distinguished guests: on behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, let me welcome you all to this Second International Research Conference. Genesis of the Conference The Reserve Bank of India’s First International Research Conference was held in 2010. In that year, The Reserve Bank, which commenced operations on April 1, 1935, entered its 75th year. A series of

ಜನವರಿ 16, 2013

Free Translation of Governor's Address at the Outreach Programme in Lalpur Karauta Village in Uttar Pradesh on January 16, 2013

(originally delivered in Hindi) I am pleased to visit Lalpur Karauta village today and meet the people here. 2. I have come here from the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai. The Reserve Bank also has an office in Lucknow and my colleagues from there have also accompanied me today. On this occasion, along with Bank of India and other banks, your member of parliament Shri P.L.Punia and senior officers of the Uttar Pradesh state government are also present. 3. You must be thi

ಆಗ 24, 2012

Turmoil in Global Economy: The Indian Perspective

ಜೂನ್ 07, 2010

Financial Regulation and Financial Inclusion – Working Together or at Cross-purposes

The case for financial inclusion is not based on the principle of equity alone – access to affordable banking services is required for inclusive growth with stability. Achieving financial inclusion in a country like India with a large and diverse population with significant segments in rural and unorganised sectors requires a high level of penetration by the formal financial system. Even in areas that are well covered by banks, there are sections of society excluded f

ಸೆಪ್ಟೆಂ 19, 2006

Foreign Exchange Reserves: New Realities and Options

Distinguished Friends, I am thankful to the organisers for inviting me to participate in the 2006 Program of Seminars on the Theme 'The World in Asia, Asia in the World'. The theme for this session has tantalising words: problems, plenty, challenges, opportunities, accumulation, large, foreign, windfall and reserves. It may be a little hard to match the sense of these words in an address by central bankers. So, I intend taking a slightly broader view of the subject an

ಸೆಪ್ಟೆಂ 21, 2006

The Role of Financial Education: The Indian Case

Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, I am thankful to Shri Swarup for inviting me to this august gathering. The Conference represents an important step by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) to distil from the experiences of other countries in its quest for enhancing the levels of financial education in our country. The collaboration with Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) which has been playing a pivotal role in thi

ಸೆಪ್ಟೆಂ 26, 2006

Demystifying Basel II*

Friends, it gives me great pleasure to share my thoughts on some of the elements of Basel II implementation in India with this august gathering. I firmly believe that periodical sharing of thoughts and views by us on issues of topical relevance with bankers - both domestic and foreign; eminent bank regulators and supervisors from abroad; and above all - the users of the banking system, is fundamental for promoting greater transparency and understanding of the intent a

ಸೆಪ್ಟೆಂ 27, 2006

Changing Paradigms in Risk Management

The world of finance has always had an intuitive understanding of risk. The risks that emerge from the increased variety and complexities of banking business, as well as from the various new drivers of growth has pushed the contours of risk management in banks much beyond what would probably have existed in the more traditional forms of banking activity of accepting deposits and lending in relatively stable environments. Internationally, the last two decades or so hav

ಜೂನ್ 14, 2010

Perspectives on Lending Rates in India

Shri Dua, Shri Sen and friends. I thank the Bankers’ Club, Kolkata and Shri J.P. Dua, Chairman, Allahabad Bank for providing me the opportunity to speak to you this evening. As you know, banks will be switching over to a ‘base rate’ system of loan pricing from 1st July 2010. Besides the announcement of base rate, what is of greater significance is that it brings to fruition complete deregulation of rupee lending rates of banks, a process that began two decades ago. Th

ಜೂನ್ 01, 2010

RBI Archives - Way Forward

Photograph I am delighted to be here today for the inauguration of the RBI Archives Museum. You will all recall that we have just concluded the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the Reserve Bank. The events and initiatives that we had taken up as part of the celebrations centred around introspection on the evolution of the Reserve Bank, reflection on its current and future challenges, and on how the Reserve Bank can fulfill its objectives even better so that it continu

ಸೆಪ್ಟೆಂ 21, 2006

IT for Business Excellence

Ladies and Gentlemen, It gives me great pleasure to be present here to share a few thoughts on one of the important drivers of banking business in the world. Information Technology or IT has made substantial inroads into the financial sector, it has in fact transformed the way banking operations are conducted. The benefits brought about by IT in handling large processing volumes, in providing for quick, safe transaction processing, economies of scale and in expanding