News for 'Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan'

Rupee falls 46 paise to 62.23 vs USD

Rupee falls 46 paise to 62.23 vs USD

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

The rupee was at 62.08/12 versus Thursday's close of 61.77/78.

Inflation worry led RBI to hike rates: Experts

Inflation worry led RBI to hike rates: Experts

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

In his first monetary policy review since taking office on September 4, RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan increased the repo rate by 25 basis points to 7.50 per cent.

The changed world of RBI governors after Rajan's exit

The changed world of RBI governors after Rajan's exit

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

After Raghuram Rajan leaves, the world for the succeeding RBI governors will be distinctly different.

Rajan warns against compromising India's interest for FDI

Rajan warns against compromising India's interest for FDI

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan on Monday warned against compromising India's interest for the sake of attracting foreign investment and said the priority should be framing transparent policies as well as resolving contractual tax disputes quickly.

Rajan slams IMF for 'applauding' easy money policies

Rajan slams IMF for 'applauding' easy money policies

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan on Monday slammed International Monetary Fund for staying on the sidelines and applauding accommodative policies of developed nations.

Rajan leaves rates unchanged; warns of inflation risks

Rajan leaves rates unchanged; warns of inflation risks

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan on Tuesday kept the repo rate unchanged 6.50 per cent.

When Narendra Modi defeated Sachin Tendulkar!

When Narendra Modi defeated Sachin Tendulkar!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi is the most talked about person on Facebook in India beating likes of cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar and Apple iconic device iPhone 5s, the US-based social networking site said on Monday.

Proper food management to help ease price rise: Rajan

Proper food management to help ease price rise: Rajan

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

"The issue in Iraq is still an area of uncertainty.

Syria crisis looms large over stock markets

Syria crisis looms large over stock markets

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Shares are likely to remain volatile in the week ahead as uncertainty heightens over Syria.

Syria crisis looms large over stock markets

Syria crisis looms large over stock markets

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

Shares are likely to remain volatile in the week ahead as uncertainty heightens over Syria.

RBI keeps key rates unchanged

RBI keeps key rates unchanged

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

The RBI wants CPI inflation to ease further to 6 per cent by January 2016.

What India needs for economic stability: Rajan has the answer

What India needs for economic stability: Rajan has the answer

Rediff.com26 May 2016

He added that the risks can increase if the Chinese slowdown gathers more speed.

Highlights of RBI's monetary policy

Highlights of RBI's monetary policy

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

The central bank kept cash reserve ratio unchanged at 4 per cent.

Rahul to discuss economy with Nobel winner Abhijit Banerjee

Rahul to discuss economy with Nobel winner Abhijit Banerjee

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The Congress party has tweeted a 1.44-minute clip from the conversation which will be aired in full at 9 am Tuesday.

Rajan promises to bring down inflation

Rajan promises to bring down inflation

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Asserting that retail inflation excluding food and fuel is still at an elevated level, the Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday said it would endeavour to curb price increases.

'RBI to get glimpses of Rajan's technical acumen soon'

'RBI to get glimpses of Rajan's technical acumen soon'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

A few market and economic indicators have begun looking up, thanks to what many term the 'Rajan effect'.

Rajan to reach Mint Road 2 weeks before taking charge

Rajan to reach Mint Road 2 weeks before taking charge

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

Rajan will be closely working with the RBI governor and the four deputy governors to gain familiarity with the central bank's stance on various issues.

BSE: Top losers and gainers

BSE: Top losers and gainers

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

The Sensex fell nearly 2 per cent on Friday after a surprise rate hike by the RBI led to a slide in rate-sensitives like banking and auto shares.

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.

Willful defaulters may have to pay higher rates, warns RBI

Willful defaulters may have to pay higher rates, warns RBI

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Speaking at the Delhi Economic Conclave in New Delhi, Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan said the central bank will come out with a discussion paper next week with regard to distressed borrowers and rising non-performing assets.

Rajan may lift capital controls on India Inc

Rajan may lift capital controls on India Inc

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

Individuals will have to wait for some more time; RBI may do away with mid-quarter policy reviews.

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.

'Expect Rajan to cut rates, boost growth and spur investments'

'Expect Rajan to cut rates, boost growth and spur investments'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Lauding the pro-reforms approach adopted by Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan, industry body Confederation of Indian Industry on Thursday expressed the hope that the central bank would shift towards an expansionary monetary policy by cutting interest rates to stimulate growth.

RBI Governor race: SBI chief keeps guesswork alive

RBI Governor race: SBI chief keeps guesswork alive

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

RBI's current Deputy Governor Urjit Patel got 3-year extension in January.

Rupee gains; heavy RBI hand seen

Rupee gains; heavy RBI hand seen

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

Raghuram Rajan, a former chief economist at the International Monetary Fund, takes charge at the RBI as the country faces its worst economic crunch since a balance of payments crisis two decades ago.

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.

RBI keeps rates unchanged as inflation remains a concern

RBI keeps rates unchanged as inflation remains a concern

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

The Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday kept key rates unchanged.

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.

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.

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.

Who is likely to be the star of the Indian economy in 2014?

Who is likely to be the star of the Indian economy in 2014?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

RBI governor and new FM could hog all the limelight.

Inflation effect: RBI likely to raise repo rate by 0.25%

Inflation effect: RBI likely to raise repo rate by 0.25%

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

Consumer price inflation touched a nine-month high of 11.24 per cent last month.

CAD target of $70 bn is imminently reachable: Rajan

CAD target of $70 bn is imminently reachable: Rajan

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan on Tuesday said the government's target of reducing the current account deficit (CAD) to $70 billion or 3.7 per cent of the GDP in 2013-14 is "imminently reachable".

Steps to broaden govt securities' market in coming weeks: Rajan

Steps to broaden govt securities' market in coming weeks: Rajan

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

A 13-member group, headed by RBI Executive Director R Gandhi, has made various recommendations on G-Sec market, retail participation and interest rate derivatives market.

India Inc wants banks to fully pass on previous rate cuts

India Inc wants banks to fully pass on previous rate cuts

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan expressed anguish at the banks' reluctance to pass on benefits of the earlier rate cuts.

Banks risk losing market share for short-term margins: Rajan

Banks risk losing market share for short-term margins: Rajan

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

RBI wants the lending rates to be determined by the market.

Rajan explains why India needs bankruptcy code

Rajan explains why India needs bankruptcy code

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

According to him, since India has a low fiscal deficit, a low current account deficit and lower inflation, there is no need for being too dependent on foreign money for growth.

India losing a skillful economic thinker: Amartya Sen

India losing a skillful economic thinker: Amartya Sen

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

'It is sad for the country and it is sad for the government of the country too,' says the Nobel Laureate.

RBI's '007' Rajan faces pro-growth boss in Modi

RBI's '007' Rajan faces pro-growth boss in Modi

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

The Governor of the Reserve Bank of India may need all the suave charm of the fictional British spy to sell that same hard-nosed agenda to a powerful new prime minister.

NREGA spiked rural wages only 10%, rest is from MSPs: Rajan

NREGA spiked rural wages only 10%, rest is from MSPs: Rajan

Rediff.com17 Aug 2014

RBI Governor has dismissed the notion that the rural employment guarantee programme is behind the massive spurt in wages in rural areas.