Raghuram Rajan
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Raghuram Rajan pens book on RBI stint in 'turbulent times'
Aug 23, 2017, 06:15 PM ISTWhen Rajan took charge as governor of the Reserve Bank of India in September 2013, the rupee was in free fall, inflation was high, India had a large current account deficit, and exchange reserves were falling.
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Despite short-term fall, GDP will bounce back sharply: RBI Governor
Feb 17, 2017, 01:50 PM ISTReserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Urjit Patel today said that despite the short-tem fall in India’s economic growth owing to ‘demonetisation’, the GDP will bounce back sharply.
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Urjit Patel signed Rs 2,000 notes when Raghuram Rajan was still RBI governor: report
Feb 17, 2017, 12:43 PM ISTThe newly launched Rs 2,000 notes were signed by Urjit Patel when his predecessor Raghuram Rajan was still the RBI governor, according to a report in Hindustan Times.
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RBI opposed ‘demonetisation’ during Raghuram Rajan’s tenure, claims P Chidambaram
Feb 15, 2017, 03:39 PM ISTFormer Finance Minister P Chidambaram has claimed that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was opposed to the idea of recalling Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes during Raghuram Rajan’s tenure as RBI Governor
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'Great to be back', says professor Raghuram Rajan at Chicago University
India | Feb 08, 2017, 10:39 AM ISTFormer Reserve bank of India (RBI) government Raghuram Rajan certainly happy to be back at the University of Chicago. In an interview with the media team of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business,
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IIT professor, who once taught Raghuram Rajan and now works with tribals, may not accept Padma award
India | Jan 25, 2017, 05:28 PM ISTThe Centre’s picks for the prestigious Padma awardees to be announced today on the eve of the Republic Day could see recognition for lesser known people who have made immense contribution to the society. Among
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Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan had suggested Rs 5,000, Rs 10,000 notes for ‘eroded’ Rs 1,000
Jan 21, 2017, 03:46 PM ISTFormer Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Raghuram Rajan had recommended introduction of Rs 5,000 and Rs 10,000 notes, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) was told.
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Raghuram Rajan returns at Chicago Booth School, will teach international corporate finance
Sep 18, 2016, 09:39 PM ISTJust retired RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan who cleaned-up more than $100 billion of stressed assets on the books of banks has finally resumed his role as ‘Distinguished Service Professor of Finance’ at the University of
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Change of guard at RBI: Urjit Patel begins new innings as Governor of central bank
Sep 06, 2016, 02:26 PM ISTUrjit Patel, who has taken charge as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), today begun his new innings with a private off-media ‘handover’ ceremony, marking departure of his predecessor Raghuram Rajan.
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Lower rates no substitute for broader policy reforms : Raghuram Rajan
Sep 06, 2016, 12:04 PM ISTFormer RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan, whose tenure at the central bank ended this month, hopes the process of cleaning up banks in the country will be finished and government will continue to prioritise "low inflation",
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As Raghuram Rajan exits, Urjit Patel assumes charge as new RBI Governor
Sep 05, 2016, 02:50 PM ISTUrjit Patel on Monday assumed charge as the 24th Governor of Reserve Bank of India, succeeding Raghuram Rajan whose three-year controversy-ridden tenure ended on Sunday.
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Urjit Patel takes over RBI’s charge from Raghuram Rajan
Sep 04, 2016, 05:55 PM ISTUrjit Patel today stepped in the shoes of Raghuram Rajan as he took over the charge of Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The new Governor of the central bank has his immediate task cut out
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Farewell day for Raghuram Rajan at RBI; Urjit Patel to take over as Governor
Sep 04, 2016, 12:30 PM ISTDemitting office today, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan will hand over the charge of the central bank to Deputy Governor Urjit Patel. In honour of the outgoing RBI chief, a farewell dinner
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Pitching for independent RBI, Raghuram Rajan says it shouldn’t function as per government
Sep 03, 2016, 05:08 PM ISTThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) should not lose its ability to say 'no' to highest echelons of government, Governor Raghuram Rajan said on the eve of his farewell day at the central bank. He
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‘Was willing to stay, but could not reach pact with government’: Raghuram Rajan
Sep 02, 2016, 09:28 AM ISTOutgoing RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan today said he was willing to stay a bit longer but could not reach the "right kind of agreement" with the government on extension of his tenure. "Because of ...
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Inflation projections still at upper limit, rate cut possible only if it eases: Raghuram Rajan
Aug 29, 2016, 11:08 PM ISTRaghuram Rajan on Monday said the inflation projections are still at the upper limit of central bank’s target and policy rate can be cut only if inflation eases.
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Bengaluru food start-up introduces two special dishes to honour Raghuram Rajan
Aug 27, 2016, 10:51 AM ISTZzungry, a Bengaluru-based food company, has decided to honour the outgoing Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan in its own ‘unique’ way.
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RBI wants to liberalise while strengthening bond markets: Raghuram Rajan
Aug 27, 2016, 10:02 AM ISTReserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan on Friday said that the central bank aims to go for liberalisation while strengthening the bond market.
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Raghuram Rajan and Arvind Subramanian 'foisted' on India by Americans: Subramanian Swamy
National | Aug 25, 2016, 04:24 PM ISTSenior BJP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy once again targeted Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan and Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian today and said that both of them were “foisted” on India by Americans.
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Appointment of Urjit Patel as new RBI Governor to boost Indian equity markets
Aug 21, 2016, 12:19 PM ISTThe appointment of Urjit R. Patel as the new Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor is expected to give a positive boost to the Indian equity markets during the upcoming week.