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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.

Did the RBI intervene to arrest rupee fall?

Did the RBI intervene to arrest rupee fall?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Traders suspect The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) bought bonds and actively intervened in the rupee to support sentiment.

RBI retains retail inflation target at 5% with upward bias

RBI retains retail inflation target at 5% with upward bias

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

In April, RBI had projected retail inflation to be around 5 per cent.

Wonder whether Modi government 'deserves' Rajan: Congress

Wonder whether Modi government 'deserves' Rajan: Congress

Rediff.com28 May 2016

P Chidambaram on Saturday wondered whether the Modi government "deserves" Raghuram Rajan

Will this talented economist make his mark?

Will this talented economist make his mark?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2008

Raghuram Rajan, the PM's honorary economic advisor, said in 2006, 'It is important for India to exchange its paternalistic, directive government, which seeks to remedy every wrong through a subsidy, a quota, or a scheme, for one that creates an enabling environment for the people and unleashes their entrepreneurial zeal.' Two years later, his words seem prescient. But how much of what he says should be done will be done by the government in the limited tenure it has left.

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.

CBI chargesheets India Cement MD in Jagan case

CBI chargesheets India Cement MD in Jagan case

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

The chargesheet involving India Cements also named two senior serving IAS officers -- special chief secretary (environment and forests), M Samuel, and principal secretary of the irrigation department, Adityanath Das.

Venugopal Dhoot counters RBI statement on bank licence

Venugopal Dhoot counters RBI statement on bank licence

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

Dhoot stated that Value Industries has not withdrawn the application and has only sought clarifications from RBI on certain issues.

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.

RBI may press pause button on Tuesday

RBI may press pause button on Tuesday

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

While Raghuram Rajan has said in the past that other factors, including domestic fundamentals, outweigh the US Fed policy meet, this time it would be different

India favours full rupee convertibility to become top economy

India favours full rupee convertibility to become top economy

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

India needs to move towards full capital account convertibility to become a leading global economy.

Rajan defends report on states, says it will encourage growth

Rajan defends report on states, says it will encourage growth

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan on Friday defended his development index for measuring backwardness of states, saying the aim is to "encourage development" and "everything over and above that is a political spin."

Kotak Bank cuts base rate by 0.15%

Kotak Bank cuts base rate by 0.15%

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Kotak announced a 0.15 per cent cut in base rate to 9.85 per cent.

Monsoon, Fed impact next trigger for rate cuts: Moody's

Monsoon, Fed impact next trigger for rate cuts: Moody's

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Rajan has ignored pressure to loosen policy.

Govt must protect central bank's independence: Rajan

Govt must protect central bank's independence: Rajan

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Raghuram Rajan rejected the argument that inflation has come down largely because of "good luck" stemming from low oil prices.

RBI autonomy is sacred, shouldn't be compromised: Arvind Subramanian

RBI autonomy is sacred, shouldn't be compromised: Arvind Subramanian

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Progress on the steps taken by Governor Shaktikanta Das' predecessor Urjit Patel to restore financial system integrity will be a key thing to assess any damage to the institution, Subramanian said.

Bad news for Modi's Make in India plan as manufacturing sinks to 4-month low

Bad news for Modi's Make in India plan as manufacturing sinks to 4-month low

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Regarding employment, the manufacturing sector hiring remained broadly unchanged.

Dr Patel, be a fox to Dr Rajan's lion and an Owl at all times

Dr Patel, be a fox to Dr Rajan's lion and an Owl at all times

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

'It will be interesting to see how Dr Patel handles gadflies with the maturity of egregiously petulant three year olds.' 'That Dr Patel does not, in so far as we can tell, cause society matrons to gush like hormonal teenagers can only be a good thing for him.' 'Look where their febrile imaginations and breathless prose took his predecessor.'

Developments around Urjit Patel's appointment impacted markets

Developments around Urjit Patel's appointment impacted markets

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Various global and domestic factors had a sizable impact on the performance of the Indian markets

India rejects Pak charge, says Samjhauta Express cancelled due to local stir

India rejects Pak charge, says Samjhauta Express cancelled due to local stir

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

The Indian response came as Pakistan summoned India's Acting Deputy High Commissioner S Raghuram and expressed concern over the cancellation of operation of Samjhauta Express on Thursday due to farmer protest in India leaving over 200 passengers from both countries stranded.

Rajan mantra to enhance India's risk-taking abilities

Rajan mantra to enhance India's risk-taking abilities

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

'Access to finance is one of the most crucial needs in the economy.'

RBI creates post of CFO, invites applications

RBI creates post of CFO, invites applications

Rediff.com15 May 2017

The CFO will formulate the accounting policy of the bank, maintain the internal accounts and report financial results, and carry out corporate strategy functions like PF policies.

We are neither hawks nor doves, we are owls: Rajan

We are neither hawks nor doves, we are owls: Rajan

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan, who today surprised markets with a rate hike, defended the move saying a rate cut would not have impacted either banks or borrowers and that bringing down retail prices is the key to sustainable growth.

Viral Acharya and 7 economists who quit

Viral Acharya and 7 economists who quit

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor Viral Acharya is the eighth economist to quit since the Modi government took office.

SBI declines to share quantum of money in suspended accounts

SBI declines to share quantum of money in suspended accounts

Rediff.com4 May 2017

The interest money which is not claimed by people due to religious obligations is kept in suspended bank accounts.

Common sense says interest rates should come down: Jaitley

Common sense says interest rates should come down: Jaitley

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Jaitley said if interest rates were lowered, the economy could grow faster than 7-7.5 per cent.

All policy planners want low interest rate, says Jaitley

All policy planners want low interest rate, says Jaitley

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

All policy planners want low interest rate, says Jaitley

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