Banks need to urgently reduce stressed assets: RBI deputy Governor

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 15, 2015, 10:39

His comments come as the central bank has been pushing banks to reduce the amount of their non-performing assets and start lending again.

Raghuram Rajan calls on DEA Secy, discusses macro issues

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 8, 2015, 11:37

This is the first meeting of Das as a DEA Secretary with the RBI governor. Das, who was earlier Revenue Secretary, had assumed charge of the Economic Affairs Department on August 31.

Rajan completes second year as RBI Governor: What are the expectations

Last Updated: Friday, September 4, 2015, 10:51

Raghuram Govind Rajan took charge as the 23rd Governor of RBI on September 4, 2013 for a three-year term.

Political economy a reality for central bankers: RBI's Rajan

Last Updated: Sunday, August 30, 2015, 15:19

At this year's symposium, which ended last night, Rajan said when it comes to the modern central banks' focus on targeting inflation, it is the "history and political economy" that determines which side of the inflation band needs to be emphasised.

Political economy a reality for central bankers: Raghuram Rajan

Last Updated: Sunday, August 30, 2015, 15:19

At this year's symposium, which ended last night, Rajan said when it comes to the modern central banks' focus on targeting inflation, it is the "history and political economy" that determines which side of the inflation band needs to be emphasised.

Rajan hints at rate cut, inflation down quicker than expected

Last Updated: Sunday, August 30, 2015, 14:46

"We are on a phase of accommodation. We are still in that phase. We are looking at the data to see what more room we have," Rajan said.

Raghuram Rajan says enough reserves to contain volatility, hints at rate cut

Last Updated: Monday, August 24, 2015, 15:03

"I wish to reassure the markets that our macroeconomic factors are under control as the economy is in much better position relative to many other economies," Rajan told the IBA-Ficci organised banking summit Fibac.

Raghuram Rajan reassures markets as China woes spread like wildfire

Last Updated: Monday, August 24, 2015, 11:30

Rajan said the country has USD 380 billion in forex reserves to be used as and when the need arises. He also said he sees oil prices remaining at low levels at for a year or two.

Low inflation, not public pleading, should drive rate cut: Raghuram Rajan

Last Updated: Monday, August 24, 2015, 11:07

"Rate cuts should not be seen as goodies that the RBI gives out stingily after much public pleading," Rajan said in a speech to a banking event.

No apprehension in using reserves to reduce rupee volatility: Raghuram Rajan

Last Updated: Monday, August 24, 2015, 10:23

Rajan said, once market volatility settles down, India should emerge again as an investment destination of choice. He also said that the crude prices may remain soft for a year or two.

Will affordable housing be a reality soon? Rajan tells real estate players to cut prices

Last Updated: Thursday, August 20, 2015, 21:10

Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan on Thursday exhorted realty developers stuck with high inventories to cut their rates even as the country's largest lender SBI sought RBI's nod for cutting home loan rates.

Rangarajan favours RBI majority in Monetary Policy Committee

Last Updated: Sunday, August 9, 2015, 11:10

Joining the debate over the powers of RBI Governor in setting policy rate, bank's former head C Rangarajan on Sunday said the government can do away with the veto power of Governor but the majority of members in the Monetary Policy Committee should be from the apex bank.