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Economy has bright spots & very dark stains: Rajan

The Indian economy has "some bright spots and a number of very dark stains"...

Fri, Oct 29, 2021
Belief in India's economic future has diminished:Rajan

Indians' belief in the country's economic future has diminished in the recent...

Wed, Jul 14, 2021
Rajan on what India should do with its forex reserves

India needs foreign exchange buffer reserves to insulate itself from exchange...

Sat, Jul 10, 2021
'GST execution has been extremely bad'

'From the tiniest to mid-level organisations and even some at the lower end...

Mon, Jun 21, 2021
Duflo, Rajan, Dreze on panel to advise Tamil Nadu CM

The Tamil Nadu government will constitute an 'economic advisory council' to...

Thu, Jan 14, 2021
Sell stakes in PSUs to boost growth: Rajan tells FM

Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan says the...

Mon, Nov 23, 2020
Rajan slams plans to allow India Inc to set up banks

The RBI working group's proposal to allow corporate houses to set up banks is...

Wed, Oct 21, 2020
Rajan cautions against import substitution

Rajan said in order to export, one needs to be able to import things that go...

Mon, Sep 21, 2020
3 banking reforms suggested by Raghuram Rajan

A paper authored by Rajan said, state-linked banks can be a first step in...

Mon, Sep 7, 2020
Govt seems to have retreated into a shell: Rajan

Terming the 23.9 per cent fall in economic growth in the June quarter...

Fri, Jul 31, 2020
Bold reform that triggers animal spirits needed: Rajan

If we persist in talk and little action, I think we will slip. I fear the...

Thu, Jul 23, 2020
We have managed to put economies into a coma: Rajan

...but when they awaken, it's going to be overly optimistic to assume...

Wed, Jul 15, 2020
Rajan differs with FM, says NPAs will see record rise

Rajan said that while there were talks about Jan Dhan, it was difficult to...

Sat, May 23, 2020
'Corona is a wake up call for all of us'

'I'm not surprised with what's happening in India,' 'Tiger' Tyagarajan tells...

Thu, Apr 30, 2020
Raghuram Rajan on how India should lift lockdown

Former Reserve Bank of India governor Raghuram Rajan said that Rs 65,000...

Fri, Apr 10, 2020
IMF picks Raghuram Rajan in coronavirus advisory group

Rajan, 57, who was RBI governor for three years until September 2016, is...

Wed, Mar 11, 2020
There was enough time to fix Yes Bank: Rajan

To a question related to RBI's policy rate, Rajan said no amount of interest...

Wed, Mar 4, 2020
Why do economists like Raghuram Rajan leave India?

The ones who came more recently were clutching the green cards that gave them...

Fri, Feb 28, 2020
Politics was slowing India's growth: Raghuram Rajan

Rajan said the government focussed more on fulfilling its political and...

Thu, Oct 31, 2019
Rajan reacts to FM: 2/3rds of my term was in BJP rule

Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan, who faced a stinging attack from Finance...

Wed, Oct 16, 2019
PSU banks had worst time in Dr Singh-Rajan tenure: FM

"I'm taking a minute to respond... I do respect Raghuram Rajan as a great...

Thu, Jul 4, 2019
Raghuram Rajan: How to fix India's banking problems

Advice to the new finance minister from former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan:1....

Wed, Jun 19, 2019
Why is Raghuram Rajan talking about Taylor Swift?

At the Mumbai launch of his latest book, The Third Pillar: How Markets And...

Sat, Apr 13, 2019
Raghuram Rajan's sermons

'Dr Rajan is often preachy with commandments aimed at nobody in particular,'...

Tue, Apr 2, 2019
Google India chief Rajan Anandan quits after 8 years

Anandan, also an investor in multiple start-ups, is slated to join venture...

Sat, Mar 30, 2019
Will Raghuram Rajan be our next finance minister?

There were two questions everyone wanted to know the answer to.1. Did...

Tue, Mar 26, 2019
Possible we are not growing at 7 pc: Raghuram Rajan

Rajan, who has also served as chief economist at the International Monetary...

Tue, Mar 12, 2019
Capitalism is 'under serious threat', says Raghuram Rajan

Rajan said he believes that capitalism is breaking down because it is not...

Mon, Dec 10, 2018
Urjit Patel's exit: Rajan says 'all Indians should be concerned'

"I think, this is something that all Indians should be concerned about...

Tue, Nov 6, 2018
Rajan weighs in, says RBI is like seat belt in car

'The RBI is something like a seat belt. As a driver, the driver being the...

Tue, Sep 25, 2018
Rajan in the midst of another 'controversy'

Jaitley slams Rajan for MSME banking crisis statement, says postmortem is...

Tue, Sep 11, 2018
Rajan slams govt inaction on high profile banking fraudsters

Rajan said it is hard to offer an objective self-assessment but the RBI...

Tue, Sep 4, 2018
'Rajan's policies and not DeMo that slowed down economic growth'

NITI Aayog's Rajiv Kumar accused former prime minister Manmohan Singh and...

Fri, Aug 24, 2018
Rupee has not depreciated to a worrying level: Rajan

Rajan says, this is a time where countries should be focusing on getting the...

Sun, Oct 8, 2017
Nobel Laureate Raghuram Rajan? We will know on Monday

Though Nobel Prize nominations have been a secret for 50 years, speculation...

Tue, Sep 12, 2017
Rajan's advice on PSU bank mergers

'I would say restore the banks to health, get active board composed of...

Mon, Sep 4, 2017
DeMo might not have been a success after all: Rajan

'The RBI risks becoming dangerously weakened, as successive governments and...

Thu, Aug 24, 2017
Raghuram Rajan is back with 'I Do What I Do'

RBI ex-governor's book on 'those turbulent but exciting times' to be launched...

Sun, Sep 18, 2016
Rajan heads back to Chicago Booth School, to teach global corp finance

Giving details of Rajan's 'course schedule' for 2016-17, Chicago Booth School...

Tue, Sep 6, 2016
Rajan hopes India will continue to focus on low inflation

He warned low interest rates globally could distort markets and would be...

Sun, Sep 4, 2016
Rajan: The 'rockstar' central banker who rocked too many boats

The three years at the Reserve Bank have mostly been a string of success...

Sat, Sep 3, 2016
Raghuram Rajan: The common man's central banker

Rajan, as expected, furthered his predecessors' agenda and continued with the...

Fri, Sep 2, 2016
'Rajan the communicator had the last laugh'

Thanks to Rajan we are an inflation-targeting country now

No regrets on speaking my mind: Raghuram Rajan

Raghuram Rajan said the head of the central bank should have a fixed tenure...

Mon, Aug 29, 2016
Rate cut possible only if inflation eases: Rajan

He said the short term macroeconomic priorities of the RBI continue to focus...

Fri, Aug 26, 2016
Urjit Patel will carry forward inflation fight: Rajan

Rajan said that even though inflation has breached the 6 per cent mark as...

Leeway to infra funding will risk financial stability: Rajan

Rajan said too many infra projects do not have forex earnings thus are unable...

Thu, Aug 25, 2016
A food company's parting gift to Raghuram Rajan

Zzungry said it had introduced limited edition of 'Ulundu kozhukattai' and...

Rajan, Subramanian 'foisted' on India by Americans: Swamy

Subramanian Swamy has been critical of Rajan for not lowering interest rates...

Use your phone for shopping, to pay bills as UPI goes live

21 banks have launched United Payments Interface application.

Mon, Aug 22, 2016
Dr Patel, be a fox to Dr Rajan's lion and an Owl at all times

'It will be interesting to see how Dr Patel handles gadflies with the...

Sat, Aug 20, 2016
'Urjit Patel is the right man to succeed Raghuram Rajan'

'RBI and the economy will gain tremendously from Urjit Patel's experience in...

Tue, Aug 16, 2016
I feel 'under-paid', jokes Rajan

There is a sharp difference between the total remuneration paid at the public...

Rajan asks banks to improve cyber security systems

Rajan said the RBI is working on upgrading the capabilities of its inspectors...

Fri, Aug 12, 2016
I had felt FCNR deposits to be an idiotic idea: Rajan

"Now I get credit for the idea which actually I neither invented nor actually...

Thu, Aug 11, 2016
Why Rajan dodged a question on Modi

Rajan said whatever answer he gives on Modi will be 'problematic'

Wed, Aug 10, 2016
Rajan says attacks on him were 'abominable'

Rajan said the process of dialogue with the government did not reach a stage...

GST implementation will not necessarily increase inflation: Rajan

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan spoke on a host of issues...

Tue, Aug 9, 2016
Rajan says his wife does not want him to join politics

'My immediate objective is to start thinking about research once again. Start...

All my controversial speeches are perfectly legitimate: Rajan

After his decision to return back to academia, there have been voices...

The many faces of RBI guv Rajan on his last 'big day'

Rediff.com takes its readers through the various moods of Raghuram Rajan.

Fantastic experience as RBI Governor: Rajan

Making light of his critics, he also said there are people who send him...

Rajan leaves rates unchanged; warns of inflation risks

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

MPC to decide on interest rates in Oct 4 policy: Rajan

With the setting of MPC, the interest rate setting powers would move from RBI...

GST rollout deadline of April challenging: Rajan

Raghuram Rajan said the passage of the GST Bill augurs well for the growing...

Won't allow foreign deposit redemptions to disrupt market: Rajan

Rajan said that despite easy liquidity, banks have passed rate cuts into...

The high points of Raghuram Rajan's farewell policy

Inflation target remains 5% for January 2017.

Parting gift for Rajan? Good rains and bumper kharif sowing

The rains in July, the most crucial month for sowing of kharif crops, were...

5 key expectations from Rajan's last monetary policy

The policy will be presented in the backdrop of rising inflation.

Mon, Aug 8, 2016
'Rajan most likely to cut rates by 25 bps'

With the 'busy credit season' which witnesses a spurt in loan demand going...

Rajan may keep rates static in his last policy announcement

The government is likely to name a successor to Rajan sometime this month

Fri, Aug 5, 2016
Rajan may opt for status quo on rate

RBI is expected to discuss about the impact of GST in its monetary policy.

Wed, Jul 27, 2016
The changed world of RBI governors after Rajan's exit

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

Tue, Jul 26, 2016
Govt must protect central bank's independence: Rajan

Raghuram Rajan rejected the argument that inflation has come down largely...

NPA clean-up should have started much earlier: Rajan

Raghuram Rajan, said, the scourge of loan losses "had a tendency to increase,...

Why Rajan is a worried man

Traditionally, food prices have been seasonal in nature.

Mon, Jul 18, 2016
India needs years of strong growth to match China: Rajan

China's per capita GDP is about four times of India's, Raghuram Rajan said.

Banking services must reach every Indian: Rajan

The country has come a long way in the process of financial inclusion,...

Current position of rupee is pretty reasonable: Rajan

Rajan was speaking in Hyderabad at an interactive session at National...

Sun, Jul 17, 2016
Rajan says no plans to write tell-all book

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan plans to write on 'academic issues' after...

Banks can't get 'blanket relief' from CBI actions: Rajan

"I think bankers have expressed some concern that they should not be held...

Show me how inflation is low: Rajan to critics

Raghuram Rajan, who has been pilloried by his critics for keeping interest...

Fri, Jul 15, 2016
Rajan's reputation helped stabilise Rupee: Subbarao

Former RBI Governor Subbarao blamed Chidambaram for undermining the autonomy...

Subbarao, Rajan and a monetary crisis

According to Subbarao, the pressure on the currency was inevitable.

Tue, Jul 12, 2016
RBI governor: Modi weighs political compulsions and market demands

Modi will also need to reconcile market demands with those from forces within...

Fri, Jul 8, 2016
How the government mismanaged Rajan's exit

Even if Modi had wanted Rajan out, the government could have done it with...

Tue, Jul 5, 2016
Govt may name Rajan's successor after Modi's Africa tour

Traditionally, Prime Minister picks the RBI Governor after consultation with...

How Modi could have avoided Rajan's exit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended Mr Rajan, but it would be debated why...

Mon, Jul 4, 2016
Rajan has right to speak on all issues, asserts Chidambaram

Rajan is an acknowledged academic, author and intellectual. He spoke on...

The 'O' word Mr Rajan won't utter

The single most important issue in Public Sector Banks is corruption.

Fri, Jul 1, 2016
'New RBI Governor should continue Rajan's inflation fight'

DBS called Rajan's decision not to seek an extension as a 'negative surprise'.

Thu, Jun 30, 2016
Rajan a 'great' central bank governor: World Bank Prez

Indian economy grew at 7.9 per cent in fourth quarter of 2015-16.

Three-year term is short for RBI Governor: Rajan

Raghuram Rajan, whose current three-year tenure ends on September 4, has...

'Name Rajan successor early to clear doubt and uncertainty'

'There will be no serious effect on Indian economy because one person, one...

Rajan meets Jaitley as RBI gears up for new changes

"Finance Ministry and RBI keep talking all the time," Rajan said.

The real reason behind Rajan's exit

The government seemed unhappy with Raghuram Rajan's interest rate policy.

Tue, Jun 28, 2016
'Young India will look at Rajan as a terrific achiever'

'India's biggest loss is that we will not have anyone as principled and as...

Rajan backed RBI committee's decision to keep rates on hold

India is gearing up to introduce a six-member monetary policy committee that...

Stress in the banking sector needs to be tackled: Rajan

In the global context, the country "stands out" in terms of relatively...

No 2nd term for Rajan: Very wrong decision but RBI won't suffer

Rajan's exit will neither affect the RBI's de facto independence nor its...

Mon, Jun 27, 2016
Factbox: Potential successors to RBI chief Rajan

Here is some background on the candidates seen as potential successors to...

Modi praises Rajan, disapproves Swamy's remarks

Calling Rajan "no less patriotic", he virtually ticked off Swamy saying "if...

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

While Raghuram Rajan's departure under these circumstances is a pity, it...

3 economists, one bank chief in fray to replace Rajan

Rajan was expected to join the search committee to appoint three external...

Fri, Jun 24, 2016
Countries must avoid 'copycat' exits: Rajan

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan stressed that trade, immigration and capital...

Ready to act on any 'disorderly behaviour': Rajan

Indian economy has good fundamentals and sizeable foreign reserves, RBI...

Rajan says it's not time for central banks to devalue currencies

Rajan said India's good economic fundamentals would allow it to overcome any...

Rajan meets heads of central banks in Basel

Head of central banks from various countries get into a 'Basel huddle' every...

Thu, Jun 23, 2016
China should be seen as inspiration, not competition: Rajan

'I often see people try to put down China.'

Wed, Jun 22, 2016
Rajan opposes using RBI funds to recapitalise public sector banks

Rajan said RBI should pay as much dividend as possible to the government,...

Don't write my obituaries yet: Rajan

To the question on what comes first, clean up or growth, Rajan said the...

'Crony capitalism happened right under Rajan's nose'

'Raghuram Rajan is a wonderful economist, but he is not a wonderful Indian...

Tue, Jun 21, 2016
As RBI chief Rajan retreats, his long-time nemesis advances

While he has plenty of critics at home, Rajan is a favourite among foreign...

'Rajan did not need to be anybody's yes man'

'Rajan's exit will have a great impact on the economy.'

Raghuram Rajan: A victim of dirty politics

Even before Prime Minister Narendra Modi swept to power in 2014, Subramanian...

Should Rajan have exercised more restraint?

Mr Swamy has written letters to the Prime Minister's Office asking for Mr...

'Rajan's exit a sign of Modi's unwillingness to change things'

'I think the markets will move up given that there will be more money.'

Mon, Jun 20, 2016
Brexit can be quite damaging if it happens: Rajan

Rajan said there will be some volatility, but once the initial bout or wave...

Rajan takes on critics in a hard-hitting speech

"The poor will not suffer disproportionately due to bouts of sharp inflation,...

'Whatever steps Rajan took were beneficial for the economy'

'Rajan brought in a healthy air of competition in the banking sector.'

Rajan's successor soon, no panel to look for new RBI chief

Stocks and rupee on Monday took an early morning plunge but soon recouped...

'Rajan's celebrity status, media management irked political bosses'

The government's critics say that the Prime Minister failed to rein in...

Sun, Jun 19, 2016
Raghuram Rajan was 'forced to quit'

Raghuram Rajan joked he wasn't expecting to win any votes or Facebook 'likes'...

RBI will survive any Governor: Rajan

Raghuram Rajan's three-year term is the shortest of any G20 country and the...

India seen pressing ahead with bank clean-up despite Rajan's exit

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

Raghuram Rajan: 'James Bond' of the financial world

Never one to mince words, Rajan will walk away with a mixed legacy

We must respect Rajan's decision: Chanda Kochhar

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan's decision to not seek a second term is a...

Rajan's 'structural changes' to benefit economy: India Inc

'Raghuram Rajan's contribution to the country's economy is "exemplary" and he...

Nobel Prize, World Bank Chief... anything is possible for R3

'With his envious academic record, extraordinary research calibre and...

Opposition accuses RSS, BJP ministers of lobbying against Rajan

Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram had said he was "disappointed and...

Rajan's exit: RBI's independence is now in doubt

As the global economy sways into uncertain territories and domestic prices...

The politics behind Rajan's exit

Rajan's departure from the RBI is an end to 'outside interference' in policy...

Sat, Jun 18, 2016
India losing a skillful economic thinker: Amartya Sen

'It is sad for the country and it is sad for the government of the country...

Modi knows everything, has no need for experts like Rajan: Rahul

Rahul Gandhi hailed the RBI Governor for steering the Indian economy in...

Rajan has given large measure of credibility to RBI: SBI chief

Dr Rajan is a person of very high caliber

Rajan did 'extraordinary job' as RBI chief: Infosys' Sikka

We require a very pivotal kind of leadership now from the central bank in...

Cong accuses govt of 'hounding out' Rajan, BJP says no comment

Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram said he was "disappointed and...

From intolerance to new GDP numbers, Rajan had a view on all

While stating that a strong government should be led by those who have...

'As a manager, Rajan hasn't been very good for the RBI'

'From where prime ministers sit, it makes no difference at all who occupies...

Rajan's 'resignation' letter to RBI staff

"I am an academic and I have always made it clear that my ultimate home is in...

RBI chief Rajan says not seeking second term

Rajan tells RBI colleagues he will be returning to academics

Fri, Jun 17, 2016
Send Rajan back to Chicago if you want to see economic growth at 10%: Swamy

Subramanian Swamy said if income tax is abolished, middle class will deposit...

Thu, Jun 16, 2016
Narayana Murthy bats for a second term for Rajan

"I would hope that the government would very respectfully request him to...

Wed, Jun 15, 2016
Cannot fault Rajan for various 'wrongs': Shourie

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

Swamy uses small bank licences to fire at Rajan again

The BJP MP said the guidelines for grant of licences were 'brazenly flouted'.

Fri, Jun 10, 2016
Emerging markets worried robots could take away jobs: Rajan

A number of industrial countries are now resorting to populism and this has...

Thu, Jun 9, 2016
Rajan had planted "a time bomb" that will explode in December: Swamy

Swamy had also claimed that Rajan was "mentally not fully Indian" and alleged...

Wed, Jun 8, 2016
Long term desire is to go back to academia, says Rajan

'For every person there is a different way that you show respect for your...

Need private investment for faster growth: Rajan

On the controversy surrounding the GDP numbers based on new calculations, he...

Scope to cut rates if inflation heads to 5%: Rajan

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

If Rajan does go, it would not be the end of the world

A two-year extension at the helm of the RBI still looks a real possibility

Tue, Jun 7, 2016
Have enough dollars to take care of $20-billion outflows: Rajan

'We will supply dollars in case of extreme volatility.'

Not perturbed over withdrawal of Payments Bank licences: Rajan

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

No comment on 2nd term, cruel to spoil the fun the press is having: Rajan

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan on Tuesday said the government will decide on...

Fri, Jun 3, 2016
Curb 'unnecessary' speculation over my future: Rajan

Raghuram Rajan is said to have informally written to select policymakers and...

Thu, Jun 2, 2016
India Inc backs second term for Rajan

"I think the Governor has been doing a great job for the country and we would...

Wed, Jun 1, 2016
No decision yet on Rajan's extension: FinMin

A top Finance Ministry source, however, said no discussion has taken place in...

Are crony capitalists behind oust-Rajan calls?

Rajan has been facing continuous attacks by Bharatiya Janata Party MP...

Media report on Rajan's 2nd term gives rupee the jitters

Anandabazar Patrika reported that Rajan would prefer to go back to the United...

RBI chief Rajan wins over Modi despite broad mistrust

The first signs of growing bonhomie between Modi and Rajan came early last...

Sat, May 28, 2016
Wonder whether Modi government 'deserves' Rajan: Congress

P Chidambaram on Saturday wondered whether the Modi government "deserves"...

Fri, May 27, 2016
Swamy's attack on Rajan has full backing of BJP, govt: Congress

The Congress on Friday claimed that that "vitriolic tirade" against RBI...

Rajan's policies are anti-farm sector: Swamy

Continuing his tirade against Raghuram Rajan, BJP MP Subramanian Swamy on...

Rajan's reappointment should not be of media's interest: Modi

"I don't think this administrative subject should be an issue of interest to...

Thu, May 26, 2016
Jaitley disapproves personal attack on Rajan, Congress seeks apology

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said RBI and the government are in continuous...

Raghuram Rajan's 'surgery' uncovers more bad loans

Raghuram Rajan's 'surgery' uncovers more bad loans

Swamy fires fresh salvo; asks PM to sack Rajan immediately

Rajan, Swamy alleged, is a member of US dominated Group of 30.

What India needs for economic stability: Rajan has the answer

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

Rajan 2.0: What's on the table

In a recent article, Rajan has ridiculed critics of the exchange rate policy.

Wed, May 25, 2016
Rajan calls on Jaitley ahead of monetary policy

The Reserve Bank has reduced interest rate by 150 bps since January 2015.

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

Rajan has a great track record abroad.

Tue, May 24, 2016
Rajan's extension: Government to wait till the 11th hour

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

Mon, May 23, 2016
Raghuram Rajan must stay on as RBI Governor!

'The 'Off-with-Rajan's-head' brigade bases its arguments on mistaken beliefs,...

Thu, May 19, 2016
Will Raghuram Rajan get a second term?

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan is regarded as credible by global financiers.

Wed, May 18, 2016
Digvijaya Singh favours second term for Raghuram Rajan

Following up on his barb last week that Rajan should be sent back to Chicago,...

Tue, May 17, 2016
No external factor will influence govt's decision on Rajan: FM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the Reserve Bank and the Finance Ministry...

Rajan not 'fully Indian', sack him immediately: Swamy to PM

Reiterating his earlier stance, BJP's Rajya Sabha member Subramanian Swamy...

Sat, May 14, 2016
Why Subramanian Swamy is wrong in criticising Raghuram Rajan

Because of Rajan's policies, the banking system has mustered enough courage...

Fri, May 13, 2016
Rajan says taking steps to 'firewall' the economy

In 2013, India suffered its worst currency crisis in more than two decades...

Thu, May 12, 2016
Policy making easy, political acceptance tough: Rajan

'There are lots of low hanging fruits and often no real impediment to...

Wed, May 11, 2016
Credibility low as bankers have cried wolf too often: Rajan

India has been assigned the lowest investment grade rating with a high risk...

Tue, May 10, 2016
Govt not averse to giving Rajan a second term

There is also a lobby within the bureaucracy that wants to see Rajan's...

Unconventional policy tool? Rajan has doubts

'Helicopter drop' was first proposed as an alternative to quantitative easing.

Why Raghuram Rajan deserves a second term

What differentiates Rajan from his predecessors is his proactive steps in...

Mon, May 9, 2016
Entrepreneurship in the country should not be killed: Rajan

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

Sun, May 1, 2016
Rajan asked to explain 'real causes' of bad-loan menace

The Governor had submitted his report to the Public Accounts Committee and...

Fri, Apr 29, 2016
Did Rajan go by majority view on rate cut?

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

Tue, Apr 26, 2016
Rajan mantra to enhance India's risk-taking abilities

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

Mon, Apr 25, 2016
Rajan not top-paid man at RBI!

Rajan's total 'monthly emoluments' stands at Rs 198,700

Thu, Apr 21, 2016
Raghuram Rajan, Sundar Pichai in Time's most influential list

Terming Rajan as "India's prescient banker," Time said he is among a rare...

Wed, Apr 20, 2016
India growing real fast? It's euphoria, warns Rajan

The country has a long way to go before it claims to have arrived, he said.

Tue, Apr 19, 2016
Separate morality from NPA clean-up: Rajan

If companies get into trouble, the loan becomes a non-performing asset and...

Mon, Apr 18, 2016
Nirmala critical of Rajan's 'one-eyed king' phrase

Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was on Monday critical of RBI Governor...

Sat, Apr 16, 2016
Will watch monsoon before rate cut: Rajan

Most economists feel the RBI has room for a 25-basis point cut, having met...

Mon, Apr 11, 2016
We attempt to be an informed, adaptive regulator: Rajan

The Governor said RBI does not limit itself too much when there is uncertainty.

Rajan cautions public against frauds in RBI's name

In the past, there have been instances of people getting fake e-mails in the...

Thu, Apr 7, 2016
'Dangerous' to question legitimacy of self-made wealth: Rajan

RBI itself is part of the multi-agency group announced by the Indian...

Rajan's mantra to make banks more vibrant

Rajan has set March 2017 as the deadline for banks to clean up their balance...

Move towards 4% inflation to contain rupee volatility: Rajan

Seeking to guard investor returns from excessive exchange rate movements, RBI...

Wed, Apr 6, 2016
The battle we are fighting today is for credibility: Rajan

'We don't know how much the Pay Commission outflow will be.'

Tue, Apr 5, 2016
Naming of all defaulters will kill businesses: Rajan

The Reserve Bank had submitted a list of 150 top loan defaulters who owe...

Panama leaks: Rajan says probe to determine legitimacy of accounts

All resident individuals, including minors, are allowed to freely remit up to...

Sun, Mar 13, 2016
IIP numbers disappointing, recovery volatile: Raghuram Rajan

The industrial output for the third month in a row remained in the negative...

Sat, Mar 12, 2016
Raghuram Rajan calls for global rules of conduct for central banks

He said monetary policies of certain countries have adverse impact globally...

Tue, Mar 1, 2016
Jaitley to Rajan: It's your turn now

Arun Jaitley had a tough fiscal hill to climb.

Mon, Feb 15, 2016
Raghuram Rajan says not in favour of devaluing exchange rate

Central bank governor says the devaluation like China or Japan is neither...

Fri, Feb 12, 2016
Mission incomplete: Rajan's plan to transform RBI into a modern bank

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

Tue, Feb 2, 2016
Raghuram Rajan sees himself teaching in US in five years

When asked if he sees himself back in Chicago, he said, "Yeah, Chicago has...

Rajan sticks to his guns on cleaning up banks books

Governor Rajan stressed on the benefits over a medium-term.

Fri, Jan 29, 2016
Rajan says RBI working to clean up lenders' balance sheets

The government plans to inject a total Rs 70,000 crore into the lenders over...

Rajan warns against fiscal deficit driven growth

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan said that consolidated fiscal deficit of the...

Wed, Jan 27, 2016
If you flaunt a yacht while in debt, it shows you don't care: Rajan

'Lower rates are only part of the solution and sometimes not the right...

WEF creates task force with Rajan to study global financial system

The task force will look at emerging markets, technology, regulatory and...

Fri, Jan 22, 2016
Economic reforms in India are in right direction: Rajan

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

Thu, Jan 21, 2016
Markets to settle, investors to go for India: Rajan

Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan expressed confidence in India's growth...

Fri, Jan 15, 2016
Rajan's wake-up call for RBI staff

It's time the regulator did some introspection.

Tue, Jan 12, 2016
Ensure RBI is not seen as paper tiger: Rajan to staff

Governor Raghuram Rajan has asked his colleagues to ensure that the central...

Fri, Jan 8, 2016
India needs to avoid beggar-thy-neighbour policies, says Rajan

Indian capital markets joined the global sell-off sparked by China growth...

Wed, Jan 6, 2016
India set to extend central bank term for Rajan's lieutenant

Urjit Patel's reappointment will raise market hopes that Rajan, will also be...

Fri, Dec 11, 2015
Large promoters can impede loan recovery: Rajan

Rising non-performing assets have been a cause of concern for RBI.

Wed, Dec 9, 2015
As Rajan tightens screws, banks can still disguise bad debts

ICICI Bank has the largest proportion of SDR loans as a percentage of its...

Tue, Dec 8, 2015
Raghuram Rajan optimistic about passage of GST

Raghuram Rajan optimistic about passage of GST

Tue, Dec 1, 2015
Rajan says no 'big bang jump' for rupee onto world stage

'The Chinese devalued the yuan initially but then stopped'.

RBI, govt to help banks end NPA woes by Mar '17: Rajan

The NPA of the public sector banks rose to 6.03% as of June 2015.

RBI, govt steps to help banks end NPA woes by Mar'17: Rajan

RBI, govt steps to help banks end NPA woes by Mar'17: Rajan

Pay panel award not to upset fiscal roadmap: Rajan

The new pay scale will come into effect from January 1.

Mon, Nov 30, 2015
Rajan's dilemma: To cut or not to cut interest rates

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

Thu, Nov 26, 2015
Market verdict: Rajan to hold interest rate

RBI has, since January, cut its policy rate four times.

Sat, Nov 7, 2015
Rajan says bringing down inflation would help stabilise rupee

The Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan said bringing down...

Wed, Nov 4, 2015
Let's not prevent each other from speaking our minds: Rajan

'Democracy is India's greatest strength.'

Sat, Oct 24, 2015
Shopping online will be easier if Rajan has his way

Governor also says two-stage verification for card transactions might go; RBI...

Mon, Oct 19, 2015
Rajan slams IMF for 'applauding' easy money policies

Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan on Monday slammed International Monetary...

Let's make taxation more transparent, investor-friendly: Rajan

On India achieving higher growth, Rajan said 9 per cent, which is the widely...

Wed, Oct 7, 2015
China's slowdown may not be good news for India: Rajan

The reason, he said, was the external environment was weak.

Wed, Sep 30, 2015
Modi's visits need to be backed up with action: Rajan

Rajan said the relationship between the RBI and the government has been strong.

Tue, Sep 29, 2015
'My name is Raghuram Rajan and I do what I do'

RBI governor Raghuram Rajan has slashed rated by 50 bps.

Banks will have to follow new base rate calculation: Rajan

Rajan said banks have typically become used to reasonably slow moving base...

Rate cut of 0.5% for stronger, sustainable growth: Rajan

Rajan expressed concerns on pressures on the services front.

Rajan to ensure loan rates fall, cautions 'turbulent waters' ahead

RBI to ensure loans rate fall

Mon, Sep 28, 2015
Why Rajan may cut interest rate today

RBI Governor has been under pressure from Finance Ministry.

Wed, Sep 23, 2015
Raghuram Rajan's mantras for growth

In a recent lecture, RBI governor Raghuram Rajan dished out some frank advice...

Fri, Sep 18, 2015
Rajan says not clear if India needs 'bad bank'

Raghuram Rajan said on Friday it is not clear India needs a so-called "bad bank.

Keeping inflation low is key to growth: Rajan

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan on Friday said keeping inflation low is the key...

Faltering US, global economy behind Fed decision: Rajan

'Industrial countries are still struggling, with a few exceptions, to grow...

Wed, Sep 9, 2015
Rajan best man to decide on rates; better than Govt: Bajaj

Bajaj hit out at banks for not passing the entire benefits to consumers.

Fri, Sep 4, 2015
Volatility? Don't be scared, says Rajan

IMF chief said the G20 leaders need to respond to the calls for creating jobs.

Pressure mounts on Rajan to cut rates; Will he relent?

The RBI Governor brought down retail inflation to 3.8% in July.

Thu, Sep 3, 2015
2 years of Raghuram Rajan: Many hits but some misses, too

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

Tue, Sep 1, 2015
Why Rajan needs to cut rates

Many officials had been talking of taking the baton of global growth.

Sun, Aug 30, 2015
Reserve Bank isn't done with rate cuts, says Rajan

Says impact of crisis in China won't be as big here as in some other countries

Fri, Aug 28, 2015
Bank reforms can't be shots in the dark: Rajan

The central bank dashed hopes of any steep interest rate reduction.

Thu, Aug 27, 2015
Rajan sets inflation fight, bank books clean-up as priorities

Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan on Thursday said the central bank will...

Wed, Aug 26, 2015
Will India replace China? Long way ahead, says Rajan

This compares with China at over $10 trillion and India $2 trillion.

Mon, Aug 24, 2015
Rajan warns against complacency, says reform process must go on

The progress we made in recent past should not detract us from making further...

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

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

Rajan reassures markets as China woes spread like wildfire

Macroeconomic factors under control, says Rajan

Sat, Aug 22, 2015
Rajan is right: Salaried class can't afford a house

Only double-income households can buy flats in India's top 8 cities, except...

Fri, Aug 21, 2015
Rajan allays concern on payments banks

The central bank gave 11 entities licences to start payments banks.

Thu, Aug 20, 2015
Rajan warns of risks from yuan devaluation

The rupee has fallen more than 2 per cent against the dollar since the yuan...

Rajan on what will boost economic growth in India

On Aug 11, the Chinese central bank surprised markets by devaluing the yuan...

Small finance bank licences next month: Rajan

The RBI had got 72 applications for small finance bank licences.

Tue, Aug 18, 2015
Britain has a cure for India's ailing banks, Mr Rajan are you listening?

The financial crisis has challenged the intellectual assumptions on which...

Wed, Aug 5, 2015
I think, de facto, RBI is independent: Raghuram Rajan

'Government of India has the right to give directions to RBI'.

Tue, Aug 4, 2015
Rajan warns of action against banks hiding true NPA numbers

Concerned over banks hiding their actual NPA numbers, RBI Governor Raghuram...

Rajan links more easing to lower bank rates, inflation

After opting for status quo in policy rates, Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram...

Rajan favours removing RBI Guv's veto power on deciding rates

The central bank and Indian government has reached a "broad consensus" on the...

Economic recovery? Work in progress, says Rajan

Inflation has remained a major concern.

1st set of differential bank licences by month-end: Rajan

RBI had received 72 applications for small finance bank licences.

Fri, Jul 31, 2015
Rajan on why RBI should have a uniform communication policy

Media has gone beyond its traditional boundaries.

Wed, Jul 29, 2015
Lack of good economists impacting policy making: Rajan

Flagging the issue of lack of enough economists in the country, Reserve Bank...

Thu, Jul 2, 2015
Global economy is nowhere near depression: Rajan

The RBI guv said global economy is actually recovering, though slowly

Greek debt crisis to have limited impact on India: Rajan

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

Rajan calls for bolder reforms to boost growth

Subdued exports remain an area of concern.

Sun, Jun 28, 2015
IMF counters Rajan's Great Depression comment

Rajan also said it's a problem of collective action and not a problem of...

Fri, Jun 26, 2015
World economy may be slipping into depression: Rajan

Rajan, who has been warning against competitive monetary policy easing by...

Thu, Jun 25, 2015
Rajan says economy in better shape, but flags volatility

RBI Governor cautioned against more volatility.

Thu, Jun 11, 2015
RBI Governor Rajan meets Jaitley

Gross non-performing assets of public sector banks have gone up.

Pay your share! Rajan's quickfix formula to hook freeloaders

RBI governor Raghuram Rajan says, laws must be tightened for freeloaders.

Wed, Jun 3, 2015
India could allow rupee convertibility in 5-10 years: Rajan

India imposes restrictions on how much money its citizens and companies can...

Rajan has done his part; govt action to decide future rate cuts

Over to the government how they manage the uncertainty of monsoon and revive...

Tue, Jun 2, 2015
Why Rajan trashes bankers' call for CRR cut

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

Rajan advises banks to encourage borrowers to hedge agri risks

The Reserve Bank has asked banks to encourage borrowers to hedge...

RBI not a cheerleader for markets, says Rajan

RBI says, it cut rates as growth was not happening at ground level.

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

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

Growth weaker than GDP numbers suggest, warns Rajan

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

Mon, Jun 1, 2015
Rajan advises students to not take economic freedom for granted

RBI governor advises students to not take advantage of economic freedom

Corporate India has high hopes from Rajan in next policy

Business houses expect rate cut in next RBI policy.

Thu, May 28, 2015
I am happy to let it go to the government: Rajan on PDMA

Rajan said there was full understanding between him and the Finance Minister...

Rajan visits Pulwama, assures support to flood-hit people

The aim of his visit was to explore how financial institutions can be...

Wed, May 27, 2015
To cut rates or not? Well, a calm rupee will weigh on Rajan's mind

RBI governor Raghuram Rajan is likely to cut rates in next monetary policy.

Wed, May 20, 2015
How El Nino may affect Rajan's plan to cut rates

The Indian Met Department has predicted a below normal monsoon.

Rajan offers emerging economies the mantra for growth

Rajan said that central banks should not ignore global responsibilities.

Don't compare Modi with Reagan, achche din aayenge, says Rajan

Rajan's remarks come as the Modi-led government completes one year.

Thu, May 14, 2015
Bad loans situation may not have peaked yet, says Rajan

Rajan was speaking at a news conference.

Fri, May 8, 2015
Rajan puts rupee convertibility back on agenda

The convertibility is RBI Governor's 'next big ambitious goal'.

Thu, May 7, 2015
Modi backed, Rajan, RBI in turf war with finance ministry

New Delhi was reluctant to spook investors by clipping the bank's wings

Wed, Apr 29, 2015
Rajan went against majority opinion of advisors on policy rate

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

Sat, Apr 25, 2015
What is the right value of rupee, Mr Rajan?

If the RBI governor's logic holds, the rupee is far from being extremely...

Sun, Apr 12, 2015
When Rajan and Subramanian received flak at IMF

Their research paper on aid by rich nations got leaked

Fri, Apr 10, 2015
Full rupee convertibility in a few years: Rajan

Full capital convertibility means a foreign investor can repatriate his money...

Rajan sees 'great' changes in banking sector

Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan on Friday said banking sector will see...

Thu, Apr 9, 2015
Banks in distress too will get capital support from govt: Rajan

The government has changed the criteria for infusion of capital.

India not out of inflation woods: Rajan

The RBI targets inflation at 6 percent by January 2016 and 4 percent for...

Wed, Apr 8, 2015
Banks shouldn't decide rates, markets should: Rajan

The corporate sector does not care from where the money is coming.

Tue, Apr 7, 2015
Investment climate in India is improving, says Rajan

He cautioned however that these are the early signs and one should not start...

Rajan effect: Loans to be cheaper, EMIs to fall

SBI is the first major bank to cut its base lending rate this year.

Despite Rajan ire, bankers say rates to remain high in near-term

Bankers believe rates will remain high in near future.

Rajan says cash reserve ratio won't impact lending rates

RBI governor Raghuram Rajan says a cut in cash reserve ration will not at all...

Speculation rife over Rajan succeeding IMF chief Lagarde

RBI governor is seen succeeding International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief...

Fri, Apr 3, 2015
Postal bank set to become a reality: Rajan

Payments banks are niche banks which will be allowed to function with several...

Thu, Apr 2, 2015
Rajan 'perfect'; Govt, RBI think on similar lines: Modi

RBI governor Raghuram Rajan and the government are working towards financial...

Fri, Mar 13, 2015
Why Rajan's rate cut decision surprised top RBI officials

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan's decision to cut rates...

Fri, Mar 6, 2015
CPI target band could tighten in 5-10 years: Raghuram Rajan

Will seek to bring inflation to the mid-point: Rajan

Thu, Mar 5, 2015
Budget will help India become a powerhouse, says Rajan

Raghuram Rajan speaks on the unscheduled rate cut.

Wed, Mar 4, 2015
Rajan expects banks to cut rates from April

Rajan sees banks passing on the benefit of lower rates regime to customers.

Mon, Feb 23, 2015
Rajan disapproves inheritance tax idea

Inheritance tax only helps the lawyers: Rajan

Fri, Feb 20, 2015
Rajan favours punishing black money holders

"Let people pay, but if they don't pay, go after them"

Rajan says India must avoid 'layers' of checks

India needed more specialists within government

Thu, Feb 19, 2015
Chat with Ganesh Natarajan: What the IT sector expects from the Budget

What impact will the Budget have on the IT sector?

Wed, Feb 18, 2015
Ministry briefs Rajan on new GDP calculation

Rajan had said that there was lack of clarity about the new method.

Wed, Feb 4, 2015
Rajan pitches for raising tax exemption limit

Days ahead of the Budget, Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan on Wednesday...

Rajan says inflation still a concern

Inflation is a big concern for India, says RBI chief Raghuram Rajan.

Tue, Feb 3, 2015
It's Rajan's birthday but fireworks are missing!

Rajan announced a status-quo on interest rates.

Can't ask banks to cut rates, competition will force them: Rajan

Raghuram Rajan on Tuesday said the central bank cannot ask them to lower the...

Rajan defends status quo, says more easing tied to fiscal data

Rajan strongly defends RBI's decision to hold the key rates in the absence of...

Mon, Feb 2, 2015
Rajan warns against compromising India's interest for FDI

Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan on Monday warned against compromising...

Fri, Jan 30, 2015
UPA a practioner of 'sadistic' economy: Jaitley

Arun Jaitley sought a review of environmental projects.

Thu, Jan 15, 2015
Rajan's rate-cut message to Modi: Now fix the budget

In cutting interest rates and giving a boost to the government's efforts to...

Tue, Jan 13, 2015
Rajan gets 'Governor of the Year' award

Former Banque de France head Jacques de Larosière was given the Lifetime...

Mon, Dec 29, 2014
Jaitley rejects Rajan's criticism of 'Make in India'

Jaitley said manufacturing sector will continue to face challenges unless it...

Sat, Dec 27, 2014
RBI targeting inflation over medium term: Rajan

RBI has kept interest rate unchanged at 8 per cent since January

Working to fix e-commerce payments post-Uber case: Rajan

Uber had run into trouble with the RBI over the two-payment process

Sat, Dec 20, 2014
Rajan applauded in mid-year economic analysis

Experts applaud RBI governor RAghuram Rajan for his good work.

Fri, Dec 12, 2014
Rajan on incentivising domestic savings

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan on Friday pitched for incentivisation of domestic...

Thu, Dec 11, 2014
Rajan says India's current account deficit comfortable

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

Thu, Dec 4, 2014
Beware of a lottery scam that uses the name of Raghuram Rajan!

Taking bank lottery scam to a new level, scamsters are using the name and...

Wed, Dec 3, 2014
It's a cordial relationship with govt, says Rajan

Raghuram Rajan explains the rationale for his policy stance and other issues.

5 reasons why Raghuram Rajan did not cut rates

RBI kept all key rates unchanged in its policy review on Tuesday.

Tue, Dec 2, 2014
Rajan flays firms' myopic view on growth-inflation dynamics

Rajan said RBI is in the process of creating a framework which will make the...

Don't intend to flip-flop on policy: Rajan

The central bank will come out with two measures on restructuring to tackle...

Will Raghuram Rajan succumb to pressure to cut rates?

Jaitley has made it a habit of giving soundbytes to the media like his...

Sun, Nov 30, 2014
Raghuram Rajan's tryst with Tuesdays

Six out of eight monetary policies announced by him during his entire tenure...

Fri, Nov 28, 2014
Chidambaram asks govt to urge Raghuram Rajan for a rate cut

NDA seems to have been seduced by the rise in the stock market and the...

Thu, Nov 27, 2014
Jaitley to meet Rajan on Dec 1; to nudge for rate cut

Sources said Rajan will make the customary call on the Finance Minister on...

Wed, Nov 26, 2014
We must get rid of draconian laws, wilful defaulters: Rajan

RBI governor Raghuram Rajan is clear about cleaning up the mess in the...

Tue, Nov 25, 2014
Defaulting large borrowers are like freeloaders: Raghuram Rajan

The taxpayers and honest borrowers suffer when a big entity defaults.

Wed, Nov 19, 2014
RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan's interest rate dilemma

It would be beneficial for the economy to hold on to high interest rates till...

Sun, Nov 16, 2014
Don't make fortune out of the poor: Rajan to micro lenders

He added however that reasonable profit must be there at the bottom of the...

Fri, Nov 14, 2014
Rajan criticises interest subsidy, loan waivers

he feels they are prone to misuse by borrowers, including farmers, and...

Thu, Nov 13, 2014
RBI to invite payment bank applications by month-end: Rajan

The RBI Governor also reiterated his reservation against repeated loan...

Fri, Nov 7, 2014
5 reasons why Rajan may not cut rate in December

RBI could opt for a 'deep cut' after winning inflation war, say experts.

Thu, Nov 6, 2014
Nobel-winning economist lauds Raghuram Rajan

Rajan would slow down some of the expansion of money and it ought to have...

Tue, Oct 28, 2014
Why do analysts see Rajan holding rates on Dec 2?

Analysts are expecting inflation to fall further in October and November on...

Thu, Oct 23, 2014
Why diesel deregulation won't change Rajan's mind on rate cuts

The change from wholesale to retail inflation as an anchor means that the...

Wed, Oct 22, 2014
Rajan gets his way on RBI's restructuring plan

RBI conducts interviews for first lateral hire for CGM post; deputy governors...

Thu, Oct 16, 2014
RBI in talks with govt on monetary policy framework: Rajan

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

Wed, Oct 15, 2014
Rajan given Best Central Bank Governor award by Euromoney

In January 2003, the American Finance Association awarded Rajan the inaugural...

Mon, Oct 13, 2014
Economic recovery in India still uneven: Rajan

The RBI governor also said he is not 'overly' worried about any interest rate...

Thu, Oct 9, 2014
We have political will to undertake financial reforms: Rajan

Rajan encouraged the Indian-American business community to get involved in...

Wed, Oct 1, 2014
RBI not biased towards either raising or cutting rates: Rajan

The RBI kept its key policy repo rate unchanged at 8.0 percent in its recent...

Tue, Sep 30, 2014
System has flexibility to deal with loans: Rajan on Coalgate

The Supreme Court decision to cancel the allocation of 214 coal blocks will...

Rajan says RBI policy will now be inflation data-driven

He also affirmed that over time, as the government finances improve, the SLR...

Rajan softens stance on Jan Dhan, says it's a welcome scheme

The RBI Governor had earlier cautioned the banks on the risks involved in...

RBI wants to reduce undue volatility in rupee: Rajan

The rupee has gained 1.89 percent against the dollar in the month to date and...

Flexible inflation targeting: Here's what Rajan needs to do

CPI-based inflation on a (year-on-year) basis has come down from 8.59 per...

Thu, Sep 25, 2014
Need right regulation for business growth, jobs: Rajan

A vibrant financial system could can help finance those who wanted to create...

Sun, Sep 21, 2014
Rajan frowns on 'subsidising' foreign education loans

Calls for a rethink on why some sectors should get more easy credit than others

Tue, Sep 16, 2014
RBI will continue to limit India's reliance on foreign debt: Rajan

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

No free lunch: Rajan on ATM transactions

Second authentication for small value payments through credit cards can be...

Mon, Sep 15, 2014
Dip in IIP shows recovery is still uneven: Rajan

Due to lower output from mines, utilities and factories, the July factory...

Rajan explains why the govt needs to deregulate diesel prices

India's macroeconomic indicators are improving and inflation has been coming...

Thu, Sep 11, 2014
Rajan warns of abrupt reversal of global low interest rates

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan, who had predicted the 2008 financial meltdown,...

Wed, Sep 10, 2014
Raghuram Rajan, SBI chief among most influential policy makers

Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan took charge of India's central...

Mon, Sep 8, 2014
Govt, RBI to tackle inflation, create sound framework: Rajan

RBI aiming to bring down headline number to 8% by end of this year and to 6%...

Sat, Sep 6, 2014
Rajan reiterates hawkish view on price rise

Also says PSU banks divestment to be considered after improvement in governance

Fri, Sep 5, 2014
Wilful defaulter tag a 'powerful weapon' for creditors: Rajan

Mallya, whose Kingfisher Airlines owes money to several banks, had on...

Why India is slowing down, Rajan explains

Rajan addressed a group of investors in Boston on Thursday.

Thu, Sep 4, 2014
Rajan has done well but his task is incomplete

RBI data show one-fifth of all the infrastructure loans are stressed and the...

Tue, Sep 2, 2014
What Rajan needs to do to cement his legacy

He has had a productive first year at the RBI -- one which saw, also, India's...

Mon, Sep 1, 2014
One year of Raghuram Rajan: A spring in his step

The Governor, who completes one year in RBI on Wednesday, has stabilised the...

Wed, Aug 27, 2014
How Raghuram Rajan changed rupee's fortunes

On September 4, at a time when the rupee was the worst performer among Asian...

Tue, Aug 26, 2014
Rajan cautions against debt waiver schemes

In his address at a conference of state secretaries, Rajan stressed the need...

Sun, Aug 17, 2014
NREGA spiked rural wages only 10%, rest is from MSPs: Rajan

RBI Governor has dismissed the notion that the rural employment guarantee...

Sat, Aug 16, 2014
Differences between Rajan, Finance Ministry rise

The rank of COO is the latest in a series of decisions that met with internal...

Thu, Aug 14, 2014
Emerging markets need to participate in global agenda: Rajan

Rajan, the academic-turned-central banker who is credited with predicting the...

Rajan explains why India needs bankruptcy code

According to him, since India has a low fiscal deficit, a low current account...

Tue, Aug 12, 2014
No other dignitary but Gandhiji can adorn our rupee notes: Rajan

The RBI governor says, Mahatma Gandhi is the only dignitary which can be...

Focus on incentives to flush out black money is crucial: Rajan

Rajan said expecting the government to provide all solutions wasn't right.

Mon, Aug 11, 2014
Crony capitalism hampers economic growth: Rajan

The solution to this problem lies only in making the system more efficient,...

Sat, Aug 9, 2014
Inflation targeting: Rajan's stance risks stand-off with govt

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan has set himself a target...

Wed, Aug 6, 2014
Fiscal deficit of 4.1% an ambitious target, admits Rajan

On growth, the Governor said the prospects in the last few months have improved.

Syndicate Bank case doesn't reflect entire PSB system: Rajan

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan on Tuesday cautioned...

Let's fight the anti-inflation battle once and win: Rajan

While achieving an eight per cent retail inflation rate by January 2015 is...

Tue, Aug 5, 2014
AP, Telangana farm loan wavier calls don't hold merit: Rajan

Generally, a district collector declares crops in his area as being affected...

RBI will not hold rates high, to cut SLR further: Rajan

The Centre's fiscal consolidation resolve led to the cut in banks' mandatory...

Inside Governor Rajan's mind

There is little scope for significant monetary easing even in the next fiscal...

Fri, Jul 11, 2014
Budget: FM, Rajan in tune on policy

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan had set up a committee to review the monetary...

Tue, Jun 17, 2014
Proper food management to help ease price rise: Rajan

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

Taking away bonds regulation from RBI may hamper market: Rajan

The government-appointed Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Commission...

Tue, Jun 3, 2014
Rajan promises to bring down inflation

Asserting that retail inflation excluding food and fuel is still at an...

Clear election result should improve economic prospects: Rajan

The decisive election victory for the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic...

Mon, Jun 2, 2014
RBI's '007' Rajan faces pro-growth boss in Modi

The Governor of the Reserve Bank of India may need all the suave charm of the...

Sun, Jun 1, 2014
Monetary policy on June 3; Rajan meets Modi

The RBI's bi-monthly policy review on June 3 will be the first after Prime...

Fri, May 30, 2014
This is how Rajan plans to fight inflation

Indian bond yields fell on Friday after Rajan's remarks, showing the level of...

Tue, May 27, 2014
Rajan calls on Jaitley; discusses inflation, economy

The meeting, which comes just days before the next bi-monthly monetary policy...

Mon, May 19, 2014
Retain Rajan as RBI Governor, Bhagwati advises Modi

Describing the BJP's election victory as an "astonishing triumph of Narendra...

Fri, May 16, 2014
Growth, inflation key challenges for new govt: Rajan

The new government will face four big challenges -- subdued growth, the...

Thu, May 15, 2014
Contingency plan ready for volatility on poll results: Rajan

The Reserve Bank on Thursday said it has put in place contingency plans to...

Tue, May 6, 2014
Raghuram Rajan signed Rs 1000 banknotes to come up shortly

Design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the Rs...

India's growth rate will pick up soon, assures Rajan

Rajan also reiterated his view on the growth rate being inextricably linked...

Fri, Apr 11, 2014
Rajan's mantra for stable and sustainable growth

"My remarks are motivated by the desire for a more stable international...

Differences with BJP a media speculation, says Rajan

Rajan's comment comes against the backdrop of certain BJP leaders questioning...

No forex reserves large enough to counter external shocks: Rajan

By March 28, the reserves rose by a whopping $5.038 billion to $303.673...

Rajan criticises IMF, World Bank

Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan today criticised multilateral...

Rajan flays easy monetary policy; wants global crisis 'safety net'

RBI Governor flayed easy monetary policy of central banks in advanced...

Fri, Apr 4, 2014
Those who were left out can apply for new bank licence: Rajan

The RBI has agreed to consider the application of India Post in consultation...

Thu, Apr 3, 2014
Forex reserves below Chinese level not comfortable: Rajan

The comments assume importance as the traditional position of the central...

Wed, Apr 2, 2014
With inflation under control, RBI may go easy on rates: Rajan

Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan said, in an election year, it...

Tue, Apr 1, 2014
RBI open to merger of banks: Rajan

The Reserve Bank released a report on 'Banking Structure in India -- The Way...

Rajan warns of market turmoil if polls deliver unstable govt

The rupee has also risen during the period and is now trading below the...

Granting of new bank licences not a political process: Rajan

The EC is yet to decide on RBI's request to grant new licences during the...

Rajan warns state-run banks against year-end window-dressing

The year-end should not be a time for any spectacular changes in the banking...

Mon, Mar 31, 2014
Preparing for mandate 2014, the Raghuram Rajan way

RBI adds $5 bn to forex kitty since mid-March; rupee breaches 60-a-dollar...

Thu, Mar 27, 2014
Rajan meets Chidambaram ahead of monetary policy review

Retail inflation was at a 25-month low of 8.1 per cent in February.

Fri, Mar 21, 2014
Rajan is not reason for my resignation: Deputy governor, RBI

After Chakrabarty's exit there will be two vacancies for deputy governors in...

Rajan yet to firm up anti-inflation steps

A panel headed by Reserve Bank of India deputy governor Urjit Patel...

Thu, Mar 13, 2014
Rajan unlikely to cut rates on April 1

Foreign brokerage HSBC said emergence of pleasing data and the likelihood of...

Fri, Mar 7, 2014
New bank licences in a few weeks, says Rajan

The RBI is expected to issue only a few bank licences after completing due...

Mon, Feb 24, 2014
Will fight inflation at any cost, says Rajan

Rajan also expressed hope that a stable government after the Lok Sabha...

Wed, Feb 12, 2014
Use social media to pick up frauds, says Rajan

Rajan posed the question while speaking at the annual leadership conference...

No decision on setting up of 'Payments Banks' yet: Rajan

A RBI constituted panel on financial inclusion headed by Nachiket Mor had...

Life has been full of pleasant surprises, says Rajan

RBI governor highlights the role of fate in his career at a meeting of the...

Tue, Feb 4, 2014
India better prepared to deal with US Fed tapering: Rajan

India is better prepared to deal with any further US Fed tapering, but the...

Sat, Feb 1, 2014
Have no wonder tool to fight inflation: Rajan

Rajan rules out picking unconventional tools to tame inflation

US should worry about global impact of its policies: Rajan

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

Fri, Jan 31, 2014
Rajan slams breakdown in global monetary coordination

Industrial countries cannot at this point wash their hands off developing...

Consumer inflation to ease in next two months: Raghuram Rajan

India's consumer inflation should ease in the next two months, and will fall...

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

Minutes after the Union Cabinet approved raising the cap on subsidised...

Tue, Jan 28, 2014
We are neither hawks nor doves, we are owls: Rajan

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan, who today surprised markets with a rate hike,...

Thu, Jan 23, 2014
Inflation a destructive disease: Rajan

The mismatch between industrialists' demand and account holders is because of...

Order on notes not an attempt at demonetisation: Rajan

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

Mon, Dec 30, 2013
Inflation limiting RBI's ability to boost growth, says Rajan

Analysts say the RBI could resume tightening monetary policy by early next...

Tue, Dec 24, 2013
We have to be very careful while raising rates: Rajan

People who advocate a rate hike because inflation is very high, even without...

Mon, Dec 23, 2013
Controlling inflation remains RBI's priority, says Rajan

He said the Reserve Bank will wait for next set of data on inflation and...

Thu, Dec 19, 2013
Raghuram Rajan: From an inflation hawk to a pragmatist

Three months on the job seem to have converted Reserve Bank of India Governor...

Wed, Dec 18, 2013
No plans to buy forex from markets: Rajan

The forex kitty swelled for the fifth week in a row during the week ended...

NPAs not alarming, but time for corrective steps: Rajan

Some accounts can be revived by rescheduling loans, which the RBI envisages...

Why Moody's prefers Rajan to Subbarao

Central bank Governor Raghuram Rajan drew kudos from Moody's Analytics for...

Fri, Dec 13, 2013
Rajan meets Chidambaram ahead of monetary policy review

Raghuram Rajan, who was Chief Economic Advisor in the Finance Ministry before...

India Inc braces for third rate hike by Rajan on Dec 18

Banks depend on the repo window for their liquidity requirements and since...

Wed, Dec 11, 2013
Monetary policy to focus on inflation, liquidity: Rajan

The Reserve Bank of India hiked key interest rates by 0.25 per cent each in...

Mon, Dec 9, 2013
Rajan blames domestic factors for India's economic woes

The current account deficit, which is the difference between inflow and...

Fri, Nov 15, 2013
Steps to broaden govt securities' market in coming weeks: Rajan

A 13-member group, headed by RBI Executive Director R Gandhi, has made...

Here's how Rajan plans to fight inflation

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

Wed, Nov 13, 2013
CAD to come down to $56 billion this fiscal: Rajan

RBI Governor Rajan on Wednesday said significant progress made in curbing...

Thu, Nov 7, 2013
COLUMN: Of Raghuram Rajan and a few natural-born biases

If Mr Rajan's citizenship is considered relevant for heading an organisation...

Mon, Nov 4, 2013
Will Nachiket Mor be the next RBI Governor?

Raghuram Rajan has appointed him as head of several committees soon after...

Wed, Oct 30, 2013
RBI may be done with rate hikes for now: Rajan

After two rate hikes in less than six weeks aimed at curbing inflation, RBI...

Don't want to tell banks what they ought to be doing: Rajan

He doesn't expect banks to raise interest rates, as they'd not reduced these...

Tue, Oct 29, 2013
Raghuram Rajan taken aback by query about citizenship

"I am an Indian citizen, I have always been an Indian citizen. I always held...

Don't assume that next rate move will be upwards: Rajan

The future action on rate change will depend on data said the RBI Chief.

Mon, Oct 28, 2013
Superman or not, Raghuram Rajan has indeed made a difference

He endorsed transparency and financial stability in addition to issues...

Fri, Oct 18, 2013
Modi alone can't wipe out corruption in India: Rajan

Raghuram Rajan, Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, has scoffed at the...

I am independent, don't fear being fired: Rajan

Raghuram Rajan says he's not beholden to the Finance Ministry nor does he go...

Wed, Oct 16, 2013
Plan Panel yet to take view on Rajan report on states: Montek

There were reports that some Commission officials were against the Rajan...

Rajan confident, economy will pick up by end-2013

With a bountiful harvest and stalled infrastructure projects starting, India...

Sun, Oct 13, 2013
FinMin sends Rajan report to PlanCom for 'necessary action'

Rajan Committee has evoked divergent reactions from the states.

I am not superman, says Raghuram Rajan

Expectations are high. There is a little bit of euphoria in India, says RBI...

Fri, Oct 11, 2013
India won't seek IMF funds in five years: Rajan

The country has enough forex reserves to meet the demand.

Raghuram Rajan: 'We Indians treat our economy and cricketers alike'

'We are by no means anywhere nearing having external financing difficulties...

Raghuram Rajan: A lucky mascot for the rupee

Rollback of July tightening measures indicates comfort on currency but a repo...

Wed, Oct 9, 2013
CAD target of $70 bn is imminently reachable: Rajan

Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan on Tuesday said the government's target...

Tue, Oct 8, 2013
Capital infusion in PSU banks to boost investment: Rajan

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan on Tuesday said the Finance Ministry's decision...

Nitish writes to Chidambaram to implement Rajan panel report

In a letter to Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram, he said the proportional...

Sat, Oct 5, 2013
How Raghuram Rajan has performed so far

Rajan, who will complete a month as the governor of Reserve Bank of India on...

Fri, Oct 4, 2013
Rajan defends report on states, says it will encourage growth

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan on Friday defended his development index for...

Thu, Oct 3, 2013
Kerala asks Centre to reject Raghuram Rajan report

The Congress led UDF government in Kerala has asked Prime Minister Manmohan...

Has the Rajan panel BETRAYED Bihar?

While the rest of India marches towards the promised destiny of 'progress',...

Tue, Oct 1, 2013
Column: Decoding Governor Rajan

Raghuram Rajan's signal of a neutral stance is at odds with concerns about...

Mon, Sep 30, 2013
Raghuram Rajan on the right track to save economy

Everything seems to be falling in place for the new RBI governor but there is...

RBI working overtime to meet Rajan's licence deadline

After the screening, the shortlisted candidates will be vetted by an external...

Fri, Sep 27, 2013
Rajan receives Deutsche Bank Prize, 2013

The academic prize is sponsored by the Deutsche Bank Donation Fund and...

Thu, Sep 26, 2013
PHOTOS: No Gujarat on Rajan's list of 7 most developed states

Raghuram Rajan panel report has made a case for ending the 'special category'...

Is Rajan panel report a setback for poor states?

The Raghuram Rajan committee report for evolving a composite development...

Mon, Sep 23, 2013
Will Rajan's efforts to fight inflation succeed?

Dr Rajan has clearly sought to establish his credentials as an inflation...

Fri, Sep 20, 2013
Rajan tracking rupee 'minute-by-minute'!

Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan on Friday said the recent rally in the...

Rajan targets inflation, now will government go after growth?

Rajan was treated as the messiah who would rescue India from its current...

We are anti-inflation: Raghuram Rajan

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan on Friday said repo rate has been hiked as...

All eyes on Rajan as industry pitches for rate cut

All eyes are on new Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan who will come out...

Indian economy in a new phase called 'Raghuram Rajya'

Undaunted by what non-ideal mortals call pragmatic reality, he rolled up his...

Thu, Sep 19, 2013
Rajan's 1st Monetary Policy: Steps he is likely to take

New Reserve Bank of India chief makes his first monetary policy statement on...

Wed, Sep 18, 2013
Rajan meets PM, FM ahead of monetary review

According to report by Dun and Bradstreet, central bank expected to maintain...

Tue, Sep 17, 2013
Rajan effect: FIIs bought shares worth $1 bn

According to the global financial services major, FIIs have recouped around...

Mon, Sep 16, 2013
Inflation adds to headaches for Rajan's first meeting

Rajan has already warned he does not have a 'magic wand' to deal with India's...

Thu, Sep 12, 2013
'RBI to get glimpses of Rajan's technical acumen soon'

A few market and economic indicators have begun looking up, thanks to what...

Mon, Sep 9, 2013
Rajan effect on Re to continue: Analysts

Rajan's first few measures include swap window facility for banks to lure in...

Rajan is doing his bit, will the politicians follow?

It took three years of collective fiscal profligacy and policy mismanagement...

Why the Rajan rally will not continue

The spurt in banking may be short-lived because of his limited options

Fri, Sep 6, 2013
Stagflation: Biggest challenge for Raghuram Rajan

Rajan's call to diaspora can't stem rupee rout.

Rajan's key measures to stabilise the rupee and its impact

Raghuram Rajan - the new Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor - has announced...

SPECIAL: Raghuram Rajan has begun well

Raghuram Rajan takes the long view.

Thu, Sep 5, 2013
Why Raghuram Rajan alone CANNOT revive India's economy

It is the government and its policies and attitude toward FDI that is at the...

Rupee gains 106 paisa versus USD

The rupee appreciated further on Thursday, adding 106 paise to 66.01 against...

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

Lauding the pro-reforms approach adopted by Reserve Bank of India Governor...

Raghuram Rajan is a hit on first day, can he sustain it?

Raghuram Rajan receives rock-star welcome on his first day in office as...

This is what Raghuram Rajan needs to focus on

The new Guv needs to focus on structural inflation problems.

Rupee to gain as Rajan comforts market sentiment

To provide exporters/importers greater flexibility in risk management, RBI...

D-Street may cheer Rajan's pep talk

Market participants are impressed that Rajan has set the ball rolling on his...

Wed, Sep 4, 2013
Raghuram Rajan unveils big initial package, promises more

New RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan on Wednesday came out with a slew of...

Monetary stability is RBI's prime role: Rajan

"This is not an easy time as economy faces challenges. Our actions will be at...

Hope Rajan will cut rates, improve credit flow: India Inc

India Inc on Wednesday said it looked forward to the new RBI Governor...

Top bankers repose confidence in Rajan, wish him success

Top bankers on Wednesday exuded confidence that Raghuram Govind Rajan, who...

Indian bonds gain as Rajan takes over as RBI Governor

The RBI has bought Rs 124.62 billion worth of bonds since its announcement on...

Raghuram Rajan takes over from Subbarao at RBI

Raghuram Rajan becomes the 23rd governor of Reserve Bank of India.

India Inc upbeat on Rajan's appointment as RBI chief

Declining value of the rupee, widening Current Account Deficit (CAD) and the...

Rajan may lift capital controls on India Inc

Individuals will have to wait for some more time; RBI may do away with...

Raghuram Rajan to step into eye of rupee storm

Rupee has tumbled about 10 per cent alone since Rajan's appointment on August 6.

Tue, Aug 27, 2013
Reviving the economy won't be easy for Raghuram Rajan

The rupee's travails allow the RBI's incoming governor to renegotiate the...

Mon, Aug 26, 2013
With Rajan at Mint Road, 'all options are on the table'

Officials, however, said one person's thinking might not change the views of...

Thu, Aug 22, 2013
Rajan wants clarity on new bank licences by January

The macro economic situation and currency depreciation might top the priority...

Sat, Aug 17, 2013
PM confident of Raghuram Rajan's ability to guide RBI

Rajan will evolve a policy with the help of professional persons for a...

Thu, Aug 8, 2013
Rajan to reach Mint Road 2 weeks before taking charge

Rajan will be closely working with the RBI governor and the four deputy...

How Raghuram Rajan can SAVE and KILL the Indian economy

He takes over at Mint Road at a time when the governor's job is even less...

Wed, Aug 7, 2013
SPECIAL: Thorny road ahead for Raghuram Rajan

Regardless of who is right, Rajan has to quickly come to grips with a number...

6 key CHALLENGES for Raghuram Rajan

The immediate priority for the new governor will be to draft the mid-quarter...

Tue, Aug 6, 2013
India Inc hails Rajan's appointment as RBI Governor

Hailing the announcement of Raghuram G Rajan as the new RBI Governor, India...

Raghuram Rajan will be the next RBI governor

India's chief economic adviser, Raghuram Rajan has been appointed as the...

12 interesting facts about Raghuram Rajan

The government and the RBI are working together to tackle the country's...

Experts laud Raghuram Rajan's appointment as next RBI guv

Rajan's appointment will be perceived as a positive development.

Tue, Jul 30, 2013
Specific steps soon to contain current account deficit: Rajan

The Reserve Bank of India had taken steps to tighten liquidity in a bid to...

Mon, Jul 29, 2013
India must not hurt growth in rupee defence: Rajan

Over the last two weeks, the RBI has lifted short-term rates to help support...

Thu, Jun 20, 2013
Rajan rules out more steps to curb gold import

Rajan further said the current account deficit would be better in June than...

India to take action to stem rupee fall as necessary: Rajan

Rupee, he said, is not in shambles and "we should not be overtly pessimistic".

Tue, Jun 11, 2013
India to take warranted steps to stem rupee fall: Rajan

Rajan, further said, the government was not contemplating more steps to curb...

Sat, Jun 1, 2013
Ganesh Natarajan hails Murthy's return

Information technology leader Ganesh Natarajan hailed N R Narayana Murthy's...

Thu, May 23, 2013
No need to panic on the Re front: Raghuram Rajan

Raghuram Rajan said government would do everything to maintain stable and...

Mon, May 6, 2013
No sovereign bond issue: Raghuram Rajan

Earlier, finance ministry officials had said sovereign bonds could address...

Fri, Apr 26, 2013
There is case for RBI to cut interest rate: Rajan

The core inflation is down and there is a need to push growth.

Fri, Mar 15, 2013
Raghuram Rajan: Financial crisis prophet to RBI CHIEF?

The man widely expected to be India's next central bank chief favours...

It's up to RBI to decide on policy rate cut: Rajan

Rajan's colleague in the ministry, Economic Affairs Secretary Arvind Mayaram,...

Tue, Mar 5, 2013
Diesel subsidy may have to be frozen: Rajan

To help cut down on current account deficit.

Current account deficit biggest concern: Rajan

It is increasing the dependence on foreign investments.

IT has transformed India: Ganesh Natarajan

Ganesh Natarajan answered many IT-related questions during an hour-long...

Wed, Feb 27, 2013
Attractive fin instruments needed to check gold: Rajan

A high import of the metal is putting pressure on current account deficit.

Glimmer of turnaround in economy: Rajan

His team has projected a higher growth of 6.1-6.7 per cent in the next fiscal.