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QS rankings 2019: IIM-B is best for MBA, IIT-B for engineering

QS rankings 2019: IIM-B is best for MBA, IIT-B for engineering

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

The IIT-Bombay features on number 53 the top 100 for engineering while IIM-Bangalore finds a spot in the 101-150 category.

RBI 'not a cheerleader', but it still cheers markets in 2015

RBI 'not a cheerleader', but it still cheers markets in 2015

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

The RBI governor most famous oneliners -- 'I am Raghuram Rajan and I do what I do' -- that eventually summed up the year 2015 for the central bank

'Do you have to endanger your sovereignty for peanuts of foreign money?'

'Do you have to endanger your sovereignty for peanuts of foreign money?'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

'Is this the only way for India to become a $5 trillion economy?' 'When you have unused foreign exchange here, why borrow more dollars?'

'RBI may hold rates on Jan 28 policy review'

'RBI may hold rates on Jan 28 policy review'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

In the mid-quarter review on December 18, the Reserve Bank left key policy rates unchanged but said it will hike interest rates if inflation does not subside.

'Rajan's exit a sign of Modi's unwillingness to change things'

'Rajan's exit a sign of Modi's unwillingness to change things'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

'I think the markets will move up given that there will be more money.'

Markets end higher taking Rexit in stride, easing Brexit worries

Markets end higher taking Rexit in stride, easing Brexit worries

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

IT exporters were the top gainers amid a weak rupee along with select index heavyweights.

Rexit 'bad omen' for Indian economy, reputation abroad: Experts

Rexit 'bad omen' for Indian economy, reputation abroad: Experts

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Calling RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan's exit a 'bad omen' for the Indian economy, eminent economists and former policymakers on Sunday said it will be seen by the world as India's non-approval to a policy against inflation and bad loans.

RBI to ensure orderly condition ahead of Brexit vote

RBI to ensure orderly condition ahead of Brexit vote

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

RBI promises to take all necessary steps, including liquidity support

Twitter deletes Urjit Patel's fake account

Twitter deletes Urjit Patel's fake account

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

The fake handle was opened in June this year but was not used to tweet anything before August 20.

Early exit of Acharya will not roil markets: SBI report

Early exit of Acharya will not roil markets: SBI report

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

The report said that "we believe, institutions are more important than individuals" and ultimately what is important is the credibility and the independence of any institution and nothing else.

Why be afraid of businessmen owning banks?

Why be afraid of businessmen owning banks?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Bad loans of PSBs are at Rs 20 trillion. Most of it is, I sense, due to corruption and behest lending. Nobody pays a price for this charade. Not the promoters, the bankers, RBI officials, finance ministry bureaucrats or politicians, points out Debashis Basu.

Foreign exchange reserves will not buy us immunity: Rajan

Foreign exchange reserves will not buy us immunity: Rajan

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

A day after the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy review, the RBI Governor talked to journalists on related issues.

Star-studded economic panel marks Stalin's break with past

Star-studded economic panel marks Stalin's break with past

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Chief Minister MK Stalin has shown that he is cut from a different cloth when it comes to embracing what is current, modern and absolutely necessary. Thus, even while retaining the spirit and content of the pan-Tamil, Dravidian socio-political and socio-economic ideology to the 't', his government has also acknowledged the need to accepting scientifically-proven facts in operational matters, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

India's growth rate will pick up soon, assures Rajan

India's growth rate will pick up soon, assures Rajan

Rediff.com6 May 2014

Rajan also reiterated his view on the growth rate being inextricably linked with curbing inflation.

The chakravyuh of the RBI governor's job

The chakravyuh of the RBI governor's job

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

The friction with the political class is not only about interest rates and monetary policy. While the government often spoke freely about its discomfiture, the RBI had to be careful even in its response to the government as any loose statement would affect the markets.

RBI may go for a 'measured' cut next week: DBS

RBI may go for a 'measured' cut next week: DBS

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan on February 2, left the key interest rate unchanged citing inflation.

RBI shifts inflation goalpost to Jan 2016

RBI shifts inflation goalpost to Jan 2016

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Upside risks to inflation persist from higher growth and expansive govt spending.

Now, withdraw money from BoI ATMs without an account

Now, withdraw money from BoI ATMs without an account

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Bank of India has become the first state-run lender to allow withdrawal of funds to individuals from its ATMs without an account in the bank.

Rexit jitters may hit stock, currency markets

Rexit jitters may hit stock, currency markets

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Raghuram Rajan's decision to go back to academics might spell short term negativity for the stock, currency and bond markets.

Banking services must reach every Indian: Rajan

Banking services must reach every Indian: Rajan

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

The country has come a long way in the process of financial inclusion, Raghuram Rajan said, but "still has a way to go".

Bad loans situation may not have peaked yet, says Rajan

Bad loans situation may not have peaked yet, says Rajan

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Rajan was speaking at a news conference.

Modi's visits need to be backed up with action: Rajan

Modi's visits need to be backed up with action: Rajan

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Rajan said the relationship between the RBI and the government has been strong.

Curb 'unnecessary' speculation over my future: Rajan

Curb 'unnecessary' speculation over my future: Rajan

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Raghuram Rajan is said to have informally written to select policymakers and experts, to curb 'unnecessary' speculation over his future at RBI.

Three-year term is short for RBI Governor: Rajan

Three-year term is short for RBI Governor: Rajan

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Raghuram Rajan, whose current three-year tenure ends on September 4, has already said no to a second term.

How ATMs can come to the rescue of the unbanked

How ATMs can come to the rescue of the unbanked

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

Providing access to unbanked areas in the country has been high on the agenda of RBI, as almost 40 per cent of the population doesn't have a bank account.

RBI will not hold rates high, to cut SLR further: Rajan

RBI will not hold rates high, to cut SLR further: Rajan

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

The Centre's fiscal consolidation resolve led to the cut in banks' mandatory SLR for the second time in a row, RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan said on Tuesday, hinting at more such liquidity enhancing steps in tandem with the government's action on fiscal deficit.

Rajan weighs in, says RBI is like seat belt in car

Rajan weighs in, says RBI is like seat belt in car

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

'The RBI is something like a seat belt. As a driver, the driver being the government, it has the possibility of not putting on a seat belt but of course if you do not put on your seat belt you get into an accident and the accident can be quite severe,' Raghuram Rajan told CNBC TV18. 'The aim of the board is to be Rahul Dravid -- sensible, thoughtful and not, with due respect, Navjot Sidhu,' he added.

Is Rahul Gandhi misfiring again?

Is Rahul Gandhi misfiring again?

Rediff.com23 May 2020

'Rahul Gandhi's recent video performances offer little hope - the first fell flat in attacking government 'strategy'; the second showed him in a position unbecoming of a leader,' argues T N Ninan.

Rajan not 'fully Indian', sack him immediately: Swamy to PM

Rajan not 'fully Indian', sack him immediately: Swamy to PM

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Reiterating his earlier stance, BJP's Rajya Sabha member Subramanian Swamy has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking him to sack RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan.

Rajan warns against fiscal deficit driven growth

Rajan warns against fiscal deficit driven growth

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan said that consolidated fiscal deficit of the Centre and states rose to 7.2 per cent in 2015 from 7 per cent in the previous year.

Rajan's key measures to stabilise the rupee and its impact

Rajan's key measures to stabilise the rupee and its impact

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Raghuram Rajan - the new Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor - has announced a slew of measures to attract capital flows in the country to provide support to the rupee which has depreciated around 22% in the current financial year.

PMC scam fallout: Bank deposit insurance cover to be hiked

PMC scam fallout: Bank deposit insurance cover to be hiked

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

At present, bank depositors get an insurance cover of Rs 1 lakh on their amount by the Deposit Insurance and credit Guarantee Corporation.

RBI to invite payment bank applications by month-end: Rajan

RBI to invite payment bank applications by month-end: Rajan

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

The RBI Governor also reiterated his reservation against repeated loan waivers by various state governments, saying the move distorts credit pricing, thereby also disrupting the credit market.

Govt response to the pandemic was right

Govt response to the pandemic was right

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

The government kept its nerve in the face of a massive shock. It chose not to resort to a massive fiscal stimulus. It focused instead on providing liquidity support and easing restrictions on movement in stages, observes T T Ram Mohan.

Why FinMin-Rajan unease is growing

Why FinMin-Rajan unease is growing

Rediff.com16 Aug 2014

The rank of COO is the latest in a series of decisions that met with internal resistance at Mint Road and now North Block.

No forex reserves large enough to counter external shocks: Rajan

No forex reserves large enough to counter external shocks: Rajan

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

By March 28, the reserves rose by a whopping $5.038 billion to $303.673 billion, the second highest in the fiscal.

Unconventional policy tool? Rajan has doubts

Unconventional policy tool? Rajan has doubts

Rediff.com10 May 2016

'Helicopter drop' was first proposed as an alternative to quantitative easing.

Rajan gets 'Governor of the Year' award

Rajan gets 'Governor of the Year' award

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Former Banque de France head Jacques de Larosire was given the Lifetime Achievement Award for his lengthy struggle for monetary order, the magazine said in a statement on Monday.

Coming Soon: A Naya Rahul!

Coming Soon: A Naya Rahul!

Rediff.com3 May 2020

'A concerted attempt is afoot to try and create a new image of an intelligent man who knows what he is talking about and is far from the person that his critics in the media and Opposition have often portrayed him to be,' says Virendra Kapoor.

2015 to see lower rates to support growth

2015 to see lower rates to support growth

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

The year 2015 is likely to see lower rates to support growth and the Reserve Bank is expected to cut key policy rates by 0.25 per cent in February's monetary policy review meet, says a Bank of America Merrill Lynch report.