Neha Dasgupta

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Wanted: An independent RBI chief to champion Indian reforms
Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

The RBI is not statutorily independent from the government but has long enjoyed wide...

India seen pressing ahead with bank clean-up despite Rajan's exit
Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Bankers and government officials told Reuters Rajan's successor may be less aggressive...

Scope to cut rates if inflation heads to 5%: Rajan
Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Rajan said the central bank has used up all its "space available" to cut interest rates

Banks still resisting rate cuts as liquidity row with RBI drags on
Rediff.com25 May 2016

These cash shortages increase banks' funding costs, making it harder for them to lower...

After benefits of cheap oil, India counts cost of reduced Gulf remittances
Rediff.com25 May 2016

The prospect of further falls in remittances is a hindrance for the Reserve Bank of...

Faster fiscal consolidation key for India ratings upgrade: Moody's
Rediff.com19 May 2016

The ratings agency currently rates India at Baa3

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...

Modi govt eyes cleanup of bad debt mountain as wary state banks hesitate
Rediff.com5 May 2016

India's $121 billion troubled debt pile, over $100 billion of which is on the books of...

Forex reserves surge to record high of $360 bn
Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

The surge is a stark turnaround from 2013 when the country's current account gap hit a...

RBI's new mission: Getting lenders to pass on its rate cuts
Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

After months of denying there was a liquidity problem, Governor Raghuram Rajan has...

Mission incomplete: Rajan's plan to transform RBI into a modern bank
Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan wanted to improve training for staff, through initiatives...

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...

After Bihar defeat, investors tell Modi to speed up reforms
Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

The government needs to take positive action to reaffirm that story.

Rupee, bonds down after Fed hints at rate hike in Dec
Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Rupee and bonds weakened on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve signalled it may...

Rupee posts biggest gain vs dollar in 2 years
Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Forex market was closed on Thursday on account of Ganesh Chaturthi.

India's Jan-March CAD narrows to 0.2% of GDP
Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Balance of payment stood at a surplus of $30.1 billion during January-March

RBI nudges rupee weaker, as other currencies slide faster
Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

A gradual weakening of the rupee, however, may add to inflationary pressures.

'More room for rate cuts may open up if monsoon, oil risks are low'
Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

The RBI chief was speaking to researchers at an analyst call.

RBI cautions against hasty overhaul of financial regulation
Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

RBI governor does not want to move in haste for achieving financial inclusion.

Growth weaker than GDP numbers suggest, warns Rajan
Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Rajan also said weak results from India's corporate suggested final demand is yet to...