News for 'Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan'

Of Raghuram Rajan and a few natural-born biases

Of Raghuram Rajan and a few natural-born biases

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

If Mr Rajan's citizenship is considered relevant for heading an organisation that issues sovereign currency, should the provenance of a participant in a critical function of a sovereign democracy not count as well?

DeMo might not have been a success after all: Raghuram Rajan

DeMo might not have been a success after all: Raghuram Rajan

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

'The RBI risks becoming dangerously weakened, as successive governments and finance ministers have misunderstood its role'.

Greek debt crisis to have limited impact on India: Rajan

Greek debt crisis to have limited impact on India: Rajan

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Investors will see that India story actually continues to be a good one, he said.

The politics behind Rajan's exit

The politics behind Rajan's exit

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Rajan's departure from the RBI is an end to 'outside interference' in policy making, government insiders feel.

Why India is slowing down, Rajan explains

Why India is slowing down, Rajan explains

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Rajan addressed a group of investors in Boston on Thursday.

Will the Reserve Bank of India cut rates?

Will the Reserve Bank of India cut rates?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

It is unlikely that the RBI will drop rates until the inflation rate drops below five per cent.

RBI in talks with govt on monetary policy framework: Rajan

RBI in talks with govt on monetary policy framework: Rajan

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

The truth is the government and the Reserve Bank enjoy a free, frank and cordial relationship.

Rajan pans raising LPG cap, says it's misdirected subsidy

Rajan pans raising LPG cap, says it's misdirected subsidy

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Minutes after the Union Cabinet approved raising the cap on subsidised liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders from nine to 12 per connection in a year, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan questioned the decision, suggesting it was "misdirected subsidy".

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

Rajan cautions against debt waiver schemes

Rajan cautions against debt waiver schemes

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

In his address at a conference of state secretaries, Rajan stressed the need to strengthen state-level coordination committees by ensuring participation, conducting meetings more frequently and sharing quality information among all stakeholders, including state government agencies.

Thorny road ahead for Raghuram Rajan

Thorny road ahead for Raghuram Rajan

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

Regardless of who is right, Rajan has to quickly come to grips with a number of obvious challenges, ranging from the immediate to the medium term.

Did Rajan go by majority view on rate cut?

Did Rajan go by majority view on rate cut?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Two members recommended bringing down the rate by 50 bps in the April policy.

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.

Low inflation, not public pleading, will drive rate cuts: Rajan

Low inflation, not public pleading, will drive rate cuts: Rajan

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Rate cuts are a natural consequence that the RBI has no hesitancy in delivering.

RBI will continue to limit India's reliance on foreign debt: Rajan

RBI will continue to limit India's reliance on foreign debt: Rajan

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Rajan also said the RBI had reduced the current account deficit "substantially".

Monetary policy on June 3; Rajan meets Modi

Monetary policy on June 3; Rajan meets Modi

Rediff.com1 Jun 2014

The RBI's bi-monthly policy review on June 3 will be the first after Prime Minister Narendra Modi assumed office on May 26.

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.

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.

Order on notes not an attempt at demonetisation: Rajan

Order on notes not an attempt at demonetisation: Rajan

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

He also made it clear that the pre-2005 notes will continue to be legal tender.

2 years of Raghuram Rajan: Many hits but some misses, too

2 years of Raghuram Rajan: Many hits but some misses, too

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

We need a change in mindset, says the RBI Governor.

Rajan says taking steps to 'firewall' the economy

Rajan says taking steps to 'firewall' the economy

Rediff.com13 May 2016

In 2013, India suffered its worst currency crisis in more than two decades but has regained the confidence of foreign investors in part after its current account deficit has narrowed sharply and its foreign exchange reserves hit a record high

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.

RBI, FinMin mull steps for cheaper auto, home loans

RBI, FinMin mull steps for cheaper auto, home loans

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan, who will present his maiden policy on September 20, held discussions on Tuesday with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Finance Minister P Chidambaram on the macro-economic situation.

This is what Raghuram Rajan needs to focus on

This is what Raghuram Rajan needs to focus on

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

The new Guv needs to focus on structural inflation problems.

5 takeaways from RBI's policy review

5 takeaways from RBI's policy review

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

There are however, enough dovish signals in the governor's statement to indicate a pro-growth policy going forward.

Not perturbed over withdrawal of Payments Bank licences: Rajan

Not perturbed over withdrawal of Payments Bank licences: Rajan

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Last August, RBI gave in-principle approval to 11 applicants.

Cannot fault Rajan for various 'wrongs': Shourie

Cannot fault Rajan for various 'wrongs': Shourie

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

'Too many things happen in India... that is the root of the problem, not Raghuram Rajan'

Rajan on what India should do with its forex reserves

Rajan on what India should do with its forex reserves

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

India needs foreign exchange buffer reserves to insulate itself from exchange rate volatility as we have "no friends" for swap lines and Japan was the only country that helped during the taper tantrum in 2013, former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan said on Tuesday. Participating in a virtual event organised by economic think tank NCAER, Rajan said during the taper tantrum in 2013, India asked for swap lines, and only country who helped was Japan. "We need this (foreign exchange) reserve buffer to insulate ourselves because we have no friends.

Fed taper unlikely to hurt Indian stocks

Fed taper unlikely to hurt Indian stocks

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Fed move based on US economic recovery, which should boost India's exports, narrow CAD and help curb 'imported' inflation

RBI will survive any Governor: Rajan

RBI will survive any Governor: Rajan

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Raghuram Rajan's three-year term is the shortest of any G20 country and the recent governors have been given second terms as much as seven months in advance.

Unions protest decision to grant new banking licences

Unions protest decision to grant new banking licences

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

AIBEA said that on April 19 its officer bearers would meet in Punjab to decide the next course of action.

Rajan's extension: Government to wait till the 11th hour

Rajan's extension: Government to wait till the 11th hour

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Centre to take a call only in August, just a month before his three-year term ends.

Modi alone can't wipe out corruption in India: Rajan

Modi alone can't wipe out corruption in India: Rajan

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Raghuram Rajan, Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, has scoffed at the contention that BJP's Prime Ministerial nominee, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi will be the knight in shining armour who will root out corruption in India.

RBI wants to reduce undue volatility in rupee: Rajan

RBI wants to reduce undue volatility in rupee: Rajan

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

The rupee has gained 1.89 percent against the dollar in the month to date and 2.93 percent in the past six months.

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.

Why India Inc is batting for Rajan's 2nd innings at RBI

Why India Inc is batting for Rajan's 2nd innings at RBI

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Rajan has a great track record abroad.

Experts hail RBI's measures to boost the economy

Experts hail RBI's measures to boost the economy

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

What's encouraging is that the process of unwinding some of the extraordinary steps taken in last July-August is continuing, so moreliberalisation is back on their agenda.

Speculation rife over Rajan succeeding IMF chief Lagarde

Speculation rife over Rajan succeeding IMF chief Lagarde

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

RBI governor is seen succeeding International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief executive officer, Christine Lagarde, next year.

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.

Markets to trade with an upward bias

Markets to trade with an upward bias

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Indian economic growth hit a low of five per cent in the financial year ended March 31,2013 and further slowed in the first quarter of FY14.