News for 'Bimal Jalan'

GDP growth likely to be 5-5.5%: Jalan

GDP growth likely to be 5-5.5%: Jalan

Rediff.com27 Dec 2002

RBI Governor Bimal Jalan said on Friday that the gross domestic product growth could be between 5-5.5 per cent in the current fiscal.

No dearth of liquidity for core funds, says Jalan

No dearth of liquidity for core funds, says Jalan

Rediff.com13 Dec 2002

Reserve Bank of India Governor Bimal Jalan on Friday said that there was no dearth of liquidity in financing the infrastructure projects in the country.

Jalan sees marginal impact of high oil prices

Jalan sees marginal impact of high oil prices

Rediff.com31 Jan 2003

A possible US-led war against oil-rich Iraq is likely to have a limited impact on Indian interest rates and inflation, central bank governor Bimal Jalan said

India can meet oil bill if war breaks: Jalan

India can meet oil bill if war breaks: Jalan

Rediff.com10 Mar 2003

Reserve Bank of India governor Bimal Jalan said the country would have no problems in meeting its oil bill in the event of a war in Iraq.

Stock exchanges: Why Jalan report is being bashed

Stock exchanges: Why Jalan report is being bashed

Rediff.com28 Dec 2010

The ban on listing and other roadblocks on ownership have tainted the Jalan Committee report.

RBI not targeting any yield: Jalan

RBI not targeting any yield: Jalan

Rediff.com17 Jan 2003

Returns on government securities are likely to be market-determined as the Reserve Bank of India on Friday asserted that it is not targeting any yield.

Repo rate not to be cut: Jalan

Repo rate not to be cut: Jalan

Rediff.com26 May 2003

Reserve Bank of India governor, Bimal Jalan, said on Monday there was no proposal to cut the repo rate as of now and added the bank's bias towards soft rates would continue.

Jalan, Modi to meet on Feb 21

Jalan, Modi to meet on Feb 21

Rediff.com18 Feb 2003

Jalan to inaugurate BECON in Bangalore on Friday

Jalan to inaugurate BECON in Bangalore on Friday

Rediff.com26 Dec 2002

The Bank Economists' Conference -- the most important event in Indian banking -- gets underway in Bangalore on Friday.

Economy to grow six per cent in 03-04: Jalan

Economy to grow six per cent in 03-04: Jalan

Rediff.com21 Apr 2003

Reserve Bank of India governor Bimal Jalan said on Monday the economy was likely to grow 6 per cent in the current financial year.

Mufti keen to revive PSU banks in J&K, meets Jalan

Mufti keen to revive PSU banks in J&K, meets Jalan

Rediff.com21 Jan 2003

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed met Reserve Bank of India Governor Bimal Jalan on Tuesday and discussed the issue of reviving nationalised banking operations in the state.\n\n\n\n

I would like to be remembered as me: Jalan

I would like to be remembered as me: Jalan

Rediff.com3 Sep 2003

Outgoing Reserve Bank of India Governor Bimal Jalan talks about market realities like fall of gilt yields and the importance of creating investment fluctuation reserves by banks.

The RBI Story: 90 Years And Going Strong

The RBI Story: 90 Years And Going Strong

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Of the eight RBI governors who have held office since the 1991 economic liberalisation, Bimal Jalan had the longest stint and S Venkitaramanan, the shortest. Current Governor Shaktikanta Das will overtake Bimal Jalan before completing his second term in December, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

As things turn sour, Jalan panel hopes to pacify FinMin

As things turn sour, Jalan panel hopes to pacify FinMin

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

The main difference of opinion between RBI and FinMin is over the transfer of the RBI's 'excess' capital reserves. The Jalan panel seeks to convince finance secretary Subhash Garg to soften his dissent note language. The move is aimed at maintaining the now-cordial relations between the RBI and the finance ministry.

Jalan's report names farms eligible for bank license

Jalan's report names farms eligible for bank license

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

The report contains names of entities eligible for bank licences. It was not immediately known how many applicants have been shortlisted by the high-level advisory panel.

RBI approves highest-ever dividend of Rs 2.11 lakh crore to govt

RBI approves highest-ever dividend of Rs 2.11 lakh crore to govt

Rediff.com22 May 2024

The Reserve Bank on Wednesday approved a Rs 2.11 lakh crore dividend payout to the central government for 2023-24, more than double the amount it paid for the previous 2022-23 financial year. The decision was taken at the 608th meeting of the Central Board of Directors of the Reserve Bank of India held under the chairmanship of Governor Shaktikanta Das.

'Always Identify A Potential Problem And Nip It In The Bud'

'Always Identify A Potential Problem And Nip It In The Bud'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

'I think today RBI supervision is much sharper than what it was earlier.'

Jalan panel to RBI: Keep tainted entities away from banking licence race

Jalan panel to RBI: Keep tainted entities away from banking licence race

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

The Jalan panel has recommended to the RBI to keep shady entities out of banking licence race.

3-member panel to scrutinise new bank licences

3-member panel to scrutinise new bank licences

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

The Reserve Bank on Friday set up a three-member committee under former Governor Bimal Jalan to scrutinise applications for new bank licences, which are expected to be awarded by January.

Nandan Nilekani's advice to govt officials

Nandan Nilekani's advice to govt officials

Rediff.com23 Jan 2008

Getting Nandan Nilekani and Bimal Jalan to share ideas is a good beginning for North Block officials.

'Top 20 rich Indians earn as much as 30 cr people'

'Top 20 rich Indians earn as much as 30 cr people'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2008

Ex-RBI Governor, Bimal Jalan, launched a high profile NGO Public Interest Foundation for the benefit of the deprived section of the society.

Change of guard at RBI expected

Change of guard at RBI expected

Rediff.com11 Jun 2003

'More exchanges will come up in India soon'

'More exchanges will come up in India soon'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

In an interview with Business Standard, Jalan, who has also been a member of the Rajya Sabha, speaks on a wide range of issues concerning the markets

RBI to announce Credit Policy on Apr 29

RBI to announce Credit Policy on Apr 29

Rediff.com19 Mar 2003

Reserve Bank of India will announce the Monetary and Credit Policy for 2003-04 on April 29.\n\n\n\n

India's shining cases: PCOs, Sulabh

India's shining cases: PCOs, Sulabh

Rediff.com26 Oct 2005

The revelation is contained in prominent economist and former RBI Governor Bimal Jalan's newest book, The Future of India: Politics, Economics and Governance.

India is suffering from inertial inflation

India is suffering from inertial inflation

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

High support prices, wage inceases and RBI's assumption of an 'acceptable' rate of inflation are responsible for the continuous price rise.

Soft interest rate bias to continue: RBI

Soft interest rate bias to continue: RBI

Rediff.com25 Aug 2003

Two days after the repo rate cut, the Reserve Bank of India governor Bimal Jalan on Monday said the soft interest rate bias will continue.

Why politicians disagree with central banks

Why politicians disagree with central banks

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

Central banks should be free to decide on monetary and credit policy.

No proposal to cut repo rate: RBI

No proposal to cut repo rate: RBI

Rediff.com27 Jun 2003

Reserve Bank of India Governor Bimal Jalan said on Friday that there was no proposal to lower the short-term benchmark repo rate now.

FinMin nixes India Post's plan to set up a bank

FinMin nixes India Post's plan to set up a bank

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Tells RBI this is not the time to consider such a foray, especially given the lack of funds to spare for such a venture.

Why Modi Prefers Babus At RBI Helm

Why Modi Prefers Babus At RBI Helm

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Perhaps because the Modi government had some differences of opinion with two of the economist governors (one of whom was appointed by the Manmohan Singh government), there is a view that its political leadership prefers a civil servant to head the RBI, notes A K Bhattacharya.

RBI not to change interest rates

RBI not to change interest rates

Rediff.com13 May 2004

Taking stock of exchanges

Taking stock of exchanges

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

Bimal Jalan cmmittee's recommendations must be viewed in the context of the lessons learnt from the trans-Atlantic financial crisis and the impact that distortions and mis-governance in the financial sector can have on the real economy. The report's focus on stability of markets is, therefore, important.

'My departure was not thrust upon me'

'My departure was not thrust upon me'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2003

Jalan has unquestionably left an indelible mark on Mint Street.