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Vijay Mallya as RBI Governor? Congress mocks govt

Vijay Mallya as RBI Governor? Congress mocks govt

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Vijay Mallya owes several banks thousands of crores of rupees which he had taken as loans for his businesses including the now defunct Kingfisher Airlines.

Raghuram Rajan's mantras for growth

Raghuram Rajan's mantras for growth

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

In a recent lecture, RBI governor Raghuram Rajan dished out some frank advice -- don't get into 'jugaad', instead try for the long haul. Only that will sustain in the long-run.

Rate cuts likely even as RBI talks tough on inflation

Rate cuts likely even as RBI talks tough on inflation

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Despite no change in interest rates, India's largest lender, State Bank of India, last week became among the latest to lower deposit rates, often a precursor to lower lending rates, something some banks have already done for certain consumer loans.

New RBI Governor meets Maha chief minister

New RBI Governor meets Maha chief minister

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Considering the economic downturn, the banking sector should help strengthen the cooperative sector to encourage small and medium industries and create jobs, Chavan said.

No external factor will influence govt's decision on Rajan: FM

No external factor will influence govt's decision on Rajan: FM

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the Reserve Bank and the Finance Ministry have "very mature level of consultation" and it wasn't fair to comment on them.

Conflict case: CoA note defends Dravid with 'Raghuram Rajan example'

Conflict case: CoA note defends Dravid with 'Raghuram Rajan example'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

'The CoA feels that if David has declared and is not taking remuneration from India Cements, he is not in conflict'

RBI to get rates panel in policy shift

RBI to get rates panel in policy shift

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Three members will be representatives from the government, and three from the RBI.

Inflation hits zero level, lowest in over 5-years

Inflation hits zero level, lowest in over 5-years

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

The industry has stepped up its demand for a rate cut

Greek debt crisis to have limited impact on India: Rajan

Greek debt crisis to have limited impact on India: Rajan

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Investors will see that India story actually continues to be a good one, he said.

India yet to draw up plan to deal with any Greek fallout

India yet to draw up plan to deal with any Greek fallout

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Worries over Greece sparked a sell-off in emerging markets on Monday

'More room for rate cuts may open up if monsoon, oil risks are low'

'More room for rate cuts may open up if monsoon, oil risks are low'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

The RBI chief was speaking to researchers at an analyst call.

Rajan on why RBI should have a uniform communication policy

Rajan on why RBI should have a uniform communication policy

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Media has gone beyond its traditional boundaries.

Budget 2020: What states want from Sitharaman

Budget 2020: What states want from Sitharaman

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

During the pre-budget consultation with Union finance minister, some states made a case for fiscal expansion by boosting consumption to tide over the sluggishness in the economy.

RBI open to merger of banks: Rajan

RBI open to merger of banks: Rajan

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

The Reserve Bank released a report on 'Banking Structure in India -- The Way Forward' in August 2013, which covered issues such as consolidation of large-sized banks with a view to have a few global-sized banks and the desirability and practicality of having small, localised banks as preferred vehicles for financial inclusion.

Pay your share! Rajan's quickfix formula to hook freeloaders

Pay your share! Rajan's quickfix formula to hook freeloaders

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

RBI governor Raghuram Rajan says, laws must be tightened for freeloaders.

RBI retains growth projection at 7.6%, warns of global impact

RBI retains growth projection at 7.6%, warns of global impact

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

The RBI announced its monetary policy on Tuesday.

RBI to fine tune gold monetisation scheme

RBI to fine tune gold monetisation scheme

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

There are 350,000 jewellers, of which 13,000 are BIS-certified.

SLR reduction: Exporters expect banks to cut interest rates

SLR reduction: Exporters expect banks to cut interest rates

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Banks may reduce their interest rates.

RBI cautions banks against excessive lending to infra projects

RBI cautions banks against excessive lending to infra projects

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

The NPAs of banks stood at over Rs 3 lakh crore as on December 2014.

Modi wants RBI to prepare road map for financial inclusion

Modi wants RBI to prepare road map for financial inclusion

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

PM has asked the Reserve Bank to prepare a 20-year road map for financial inclusion

Sensex falls 97 pts, Nifty below 8,700 post RBI policy review

Sensex falls 97 pts, Nifty below 8,700 post RBI policy review

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Sectoral performance was mixed with media and PSU banking stocks attracting buyer interest and healthcare, FMCG and metal stocks bearing the brunt of the bears

Special dollar swap windows net $22.7 billion: RBI

Special dollar swap windows net $22.7 billion: RBI

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

The facility will be open till November 30.

Rajan given Best Central Bank Governor award by Euromoney

Rajan given Best Central Bank Governor award by Euromoney

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

In January 2003, the American Finance Association awarded Rajan the inaugural Fischer Black Prize for the best finance researcher under the age of 40.

Selecting next RBI chief: Scrap the committee, use the old system

Selecting next RBI chief: Scrap the committee, use the old system

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

An early choice will also allow Mr Rajan to do some hand-holding.

Lack of good economists impacting policy making: Rajan

Lack of good economists impacting policy making: Rajan

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Flagging the issue of lack of enough economists in the country, Reserve Bank India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan has said the inability to get quality talent may be hurting policy making.

Should Rajan have exercised more restraint?

Should Rajan have exercised more restraint?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Mr Swamy has written letters to the Prime Minister's Office asking for Mr Rajan's services to be terminated.

Bankers skip monetary policy meet to attend PM's event

Bankers skip monetary policy meet to attend PM's event

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

The bank chiefs have also cancelled the customary media conference after the bi-annual policies.

Will the RBI cut rates on Tuesday?

Will the RBI cut rates on Tuesday?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Tomorrow's review could also turn out be the last policy anchored by Rajan if the proposed Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is put in place before the next review due on August 9.

Rupee ends at 2-month high of 63.44 against USD

Rupee ends at 2-month high of 63.44 against USD

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

The local currency had gained 10 paise to close at 63.51.

Why is the RBI playing it safe?

Why is the RBI playing it safe?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Credible fiscal consolidation has been a consistent pre-condition to easing the monetary policy stance as far as the RBI is concerned.

Axis Bank queues up, cuts base rate by 10 bps to 9.85%

Axis Bank queues up, cuts base rate by 10 bps to 9.85%

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

A day after its bigger rival ICICI Bank cut its lending rate, the third-largest private lender, Axis Bank, on Friday lowered its base rate by 0.10 per cent to 9.85 per cent, effective June 30.

RBI governor warns of global market 'crash'

RBI governor warns of global market 'crash'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Raghuram Rajan says global markets are at risk of a "crash" should investors start bailing out of risky assets created by the loose monetary policies of developed economies.

We must get rid of draconian laws, wilful defaulters: Rajan

We must get rid of draconian laws, wilful defaulters: Rajan

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

RBI governor Raghuram Rajan is clear about cleaning up the mess in the banking system.

RBI's new mission: Getting lenders to pass on its rate cuts

RBI's new mission: Getting lenders to pass on its rate cuts

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

After months of denying there was a liquidity problem, Governor Raghuram Rajan has reversed course.

Union Budget on Feb 29, to focus on reforms, growth

Union Budget on Feb 29, to focus on reforms, growth

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

The Indian government will present the annual budget for 2016-17 on February 29.

Axis Bank cuts base rate by 0.20% to 9.95%

Axis Bank cuts base rate by 0.20% to 9.95%

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

The step followed Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan's hard talk.

RBI, govt will work to contain inflation at 4%: Modi

RBI, govt will work to contain inflation at 4%: Modi

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

It would also be the last policy of Rajan

Reserve Bank ED G Gopalakrishna takes VRS

Reserve Bank ED G Gopalakrishna takes VRS

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Gopalakrishna's name was in the reckoning for Deputy Governor in place of Anand Sinha who retired in January.

Base rate calculation guidelines for banks soon: RBI

Base rate calculation guidelines for banks soon: RBI

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

The methodology will be announced later this week.

Inflation a destructive disease: Rajan

Inflation a destructive disease: Rajan

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

The mismatch between industrialists' demand and account holders is because of inflation, Rajan said.