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Economic reforms in India are in right direction: Rajan

Economic reforms in India are in right direction: Rajan

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

He was responding to a question on economic reforms in the country.

Verdict on the RBI: Not guilty

Verdict on the RBI: Not guilty

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

'The critics are getting carried away.' 'The challenge for the RBI is not any erosion of autonomy caused by demonetisation.' 'It's the whole attempt to reduce the RBI's stature and role that has been under way,' says T T Ram Mohan.

HDFC Bank to cut lending rate by March

HDFC Bank to cut lending rate by March

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

The bank's base rate currently stands at 10 per cent and the last movement in it was in November last year, when it was hiked by 0.20 per cent.

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

Urjit Patel resigns as RBI Governor citing personal reasons

Urjit Patel resigns as RBI Governor citing personal reasons

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

Patel, 55, who took over as the 24th Governor of the central bank on September 5, 2016, had the shortest tenure since 1992.

Rajan went against majority opinion of advisors on policy rate

Rajan went against majority opinion of advisors on policy rate

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

RBI unsure whether to cut rates or not in its next monetary policy.

When an American professor worked at the RBI...

When an American professor worked at the RBI...

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

'We get to know secrets such as some of India's top-rated firms do not always make payments when due and many State-owned, listed, enterprises that borrow in bond markets default regularly.' 'Without naming the bank, he says that ever-greening of poor loans by a part of India's shadow banking lay at the doorstep of India's banking, notably 'one private bank'.' Viral Acharya's Quest for Restoring Financial Stability in India won't be music to many ears, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

NPA clean-up should have started much earlier: Rajan

NPA clean-up should have started much earlier: Rajan

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Raghuram Rajan, said, the scourge of loan losses "had a tendency to increase, get too big to ignore, too late to manage, and push the system into crisis".

TI Cycles launches India's first carbon bicycle

TI Cycles launches India's first carbon bicycle

Rediff.com24 Mar 2011

Bicycle manufacturer TI Cycles, a part of the $3.2 billion Murugappa Group, on Thursday introduced India's first bicycle made from carbon, 'Montra'.

Chat: How to best manage your loans

Chat: How to best manage your loans

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

A chat with investment expert Feroze Azeez on what impact will the hike in RBI rate have on the consumers.

Retain Rajan as RBI Governor, Bhagwati advises Modi

Retain Rajan as RBI Governor, Bhagwati advises Modi

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Describing the BJP's election victory as an "astonishing triumph of Narendra Modi", noted economist Jagdish Bhagwati on Monday advised him to retain Raghuram Rajan as RBI Governor and to hold monthly press conferences to articulate the government's agenda.

Raiding RBI reserves shows govt's desperation: Subbarao

Raiding RBI reserves shows govt's desperation: Subbarao

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Subbarao said he would be "ok" if a sovereign bond issue in foreign currency is done once just to test the waters, but cautioned against using the instrument regularly.

Overseas sovereign bonds are happening, but in tranches

Overseas sovereign bonds are happening, but in tranches

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

An official said that people in the government were aware of the benefits as well as the drawbacks of issuing overseas sovereign bonds, and there will be consultations with all stakeholders.

Swamy to 'suspend' demand for sacking Arvind Subramanian

Swamy to 'suspend' demand for sacking Arvind Subramanian

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Subramanian Swamy caused a flutter when he sought Arvind Subramanian's sacking for allegedly taking anti-India stance when he was an IMF economist in Washington.

Sarod maestro lights up Sai Baba's 85th birthday

Sarod maestro lights up Sai Baba's 85th birthday

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Puttaparthi, the abode of Sri Satya Sai Baba, on Monday witnessed a beautiful symphony of sound and spirit as thousands of devotees from across the world, important dignitaries and well renowned artists gathered to join the 85th birthday of the renowned spiritual guru.

'PM is taking revenge for his embarrassments by amending RTI'

'PM is taking revenge for his embarrassments by amending RTI'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

'This is not Ahmedabad Gymkhana but people's house'

Rajan's dilemma: To cut or not to cut interest rates

Rajan's dilemma: To cut or not to cut interest rates

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

He will presumably choose to remain true to the framework he has put in place.

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.

Brexit vs you: 20 simple questions

Brexit vs you: 20 simple questions

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

If you have answers to these, you need not worry about Britain's exit from the European Union, Raghuram Rajan's exit from the Reserve Bank of India or Narendra Modi's chances of re-election in 2019; your financial future will be safe, says P V Subramanyam

After Rajan's departure, focus must be on unfinished tasks

After Rajan's departure, focus must be on unfinished tasks

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

While Raghuram Rajan's departure under these circumstances is a pity, it would be wrong to conclude that the RBI or the economy cannot do without him.

A rockstar in a sanskari world!

A rockstar in a sanskari world!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

'Here, after all, was a fine specimen of intelligence in the field that Adam Smith gave formal structure. And successful RR surely was as RBI chief.'

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.

Goodbye over, govt looks at future plans

Goodbye over, govt looks at future plans

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

With Raghuram Rajan not 'really there', the FinMin has decided to keep a watch on market developments this week with all key officials on the job.

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.

US should worry about global impact of its policies: Rajan

US should worry about global impact of its policies: Rajan

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

He called on developed countries to play their part in restoring international monetary cooperation.

Rajan advises students to not take economic freedom for granted

Rajan advises students to not take economic freedom for granted

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

RBI governor advises students to not take advantage of economic freedom

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

Bihar denied special status, Nitish Kumar calls for bandh

Bihar denied special status, Nitish Kumar calls for bandh

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday called for a daylong 'Bihar Bandh' on March 1 to protest against denial of special category status to the state by the Congress led UPA government.

Rajan applauded in mid-year economic analysis

Rajan applauded in mid-year economic analysis

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

Experts applaud RBI governor RAghuram Rajan for his good work.

Sunil Gavaskar, Indian Cricket's Real Master

Sunil Gavaskar, Indian Cricket's Real Master

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

When he ended his Test career, he held the following Test records: Most Tests (125). Most consecutive Tests (106). Most runs (10,122). Most hundreds (34). Most scores of 50 or more (79). Most hundred partnerships (58).

FM to banks: Explain rate cut reluctance

FM to banks: Explain rate cut reluctance

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Monetary transmission has been an issue for the Indian banking sector.

Benign inflation data fuels rate cut calls

Benign inflation data fuels rate cut calls

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

However, some analysts say RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan may delay the rate cuts amid mounting concerns over the government's fiscal health.

Rajan says India's current account deficit comfortable

Rajan says India's current account deficit comfortable

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Rajan said an interest rate cut won't by itself lead to higher economic growth

Why Rajan trashes bankers' call for CRR cut

Why Rajan trashes bankers' call for CRR cut

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Head of state-run Indian Bank T M Bhasin had called for a CRR cut.

Entrepreneurship in the country should not be killed: Rajan

Entrepreneurship in the country should not be killed: Rajan

Rediff.com9 May 2016

RBI governor also spoke on the ill effects of cutting interest rates too much

India is better placed to deal with external uncertainties: RBI

India is better placed to deal with external uncertainties: RBI

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

The rupee had closed at 60.1550/1650 per dollar on Monday.

Few proposals that RBI officials dislike in the Finance Bill

Few proposals that RBI officials dislike in the Finance Bill

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Few proposals included in the Finance Bill would not help ease liquidity concerns in the economy, say RBI officials.

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.

HDFC cuts home loan rate; EMIs to come down

HDFC cuts home loan rate; EMIs to come down

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

It has been decided to reduce home loan rate by 20 basis points.

Here's how Rajan plans to fight inflation

Here's how Rajan plans to fight inflation

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

Rajan said that demand needs to be reduced without having severe effects on investment and supply.