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RBI should use Indian paper, ink to print currency: PM Modi

It is ironic that the photograph of Mahatma Gandhi, who fought for swadeshi, appears on currency printed on imported paper, Modi said.

Apr 02, 2015, 16:11 PM IST

RBI's professionalism has served India well: FM Jaitley

"Starting from 1935 till today, a large part of the country's sovereign functions rests on shoulders of the RBI. From management of the country's monetary policy, inflation, rates... (to) banking sector regulator, manager of public debt...

Apr 02, 2015, 15:07 PM IST

RBI chief says banks too exposed to infrastructure

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) chief said on Thursday the country`s push to build infrastructure should not come at the expense of financial stability, adding banks already had too much exposure to the sector.

Apr 02, 2015, 14:59 PM IST

PM Modi wants RBI to prepare 20-year road map for financial inclusion

The other milestones for achieving financial inclusion could be 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi in 2019, 75th year of Independence in 2022, 90th anniversary of RBI in 2025 and 100 years of RBI in 2035, the Prime Minister said.

Apr 02, 2015, 13:17 PM IST

As much as Rs 14,000 cr was deposited in Jan Dhan accounts: PM Modi

Speaking at the Financial Inclusion Conference of the Reserve Bank of India in Mumbai, Modi also said that he will meet RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan once in every two months.

Apr 02, 2015, 11:51 AM IST