Auto sector cheers RBI rate cut as 'festival gift'
Welcoming rate cut by RBI, automobile manufacturers on Tuesday said it has come as a "festival gift" that would help the struggling sector meet 15-20 percent sales growth during the upcoming festive season.
Sep 29, 2015, 15:39 PM IST
Home, auto loans to become cheaper; RBI cuts interest rate by 0.5%
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Sep 29, 2015, 11:05 AM IST
Sack RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan if bank rates are not decreased: Subramanian Swamy
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi must instruct Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan to either cut rates or be ready to be sacked.
Sep 28, 2015, 10:34 AM IST
Rajan backs Aadhaar, seeks more clarity after SC ruling
Batting strongly for Aadhaar cards, RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan today sought greater clarity on the apex court ruling on the matter, saying its usage can help a deserving person get credit, avoid overborrowing by individuals and plug leakages.
Sep 18, 2015, 15:42 PM IST
Keeping inflation low is key to growth: Rajan
Under pressure to cut interest rates to lower cost of capital, RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan today said keeping inflation low is the key task for sustainable economic growth of the country.
Sep 18, 2015, 14:10 PM IST
Rajan says faltering US, global economy behind Fed delay
RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan on Friday said that limping global growth coupled with uncertainty about US growth probably compelled US Fed to stay on hold.
Sep 18, 2015, 11:00 AM IST
Raghuram Rajan calls on DEA Secy, discusses macro issues
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.
Sep 08, 2015, 11:37 AM IST
Rajan completes second year as RBI Governor: What are the expectations
Raghuram Govind Rajan took charge as the 23rd Governor of RBI on September 4, 2013 for a three-year term.
Sep 04, 2015, 10:51 AM IST
Political economy a reality for central bankers: Raghuram Rajan
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.
Aug 30, 2015, 15:19 PM IST
Political economy a reality for central bankers: RBI's Rajan
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.
Aug 30, 2015, 15:19 PM IST
Rajan hints at rate cut, inflation down quicker than expected
"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.
Aug 30, 2015, 14:46 PM IST
Raghuram Rajan says enough reserves to contain volatility, hints at rate cut
"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.
Aug 24, 2015, 15:03 PM IST
Raghuram Rajan reassures markets as China woes spread like wildfire
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.
Aug 24, 2015, 11:30 AM IST
Low inflation, not public pleading, should drive rate cut: Raghuram Rajan
"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.
Aug 24, 2015, 11:07 AM IST
No apprehension in using reserves to reduce rupee volatility: Raghuram Rajan
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.
Aug 24, 2015, 10:23 AM IST
Will affordable housing be a reality soon? Rajan tells real estate players to cut prices
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.
Aug 20, 2015, 21:10 PM IST
Rangarajan favours RBI majority in Monetary Policy Committee
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.
Aug 09, 2015, 11:10 AM IST
RBI Guv needs autonomy on rates, not veto: Raghuram Rajan
The Governor batted strongly for RBI's autonomy and said the government has never interfered with the central bank's call even though the statutes give it the power.
Aug 04, 2015, 18:36 PM IST
No decision on curtailing RBI Guv power on rates: FinMin
As the move to strip RBI Governor of veto power on deciding interest rates faced backlash, the government Monday said no decision on curtailing powers of the central bank has yet been taken.
Aug 03, 2015, 22:42 PM IST
Govt on backfoot over proposal to curtail RBI Guv's power
Going on the backfoot over a draft Bill proposing curtailing powers of RBI Governor on interest rate, the government Monday said it is not right to conclude that it wants to curtail the central bank's powers.
Aug 03, 2015, 17:18 PM IST
