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AI to disrupt India’s software sector but ‘doomsday fears’ overstated, says Raghuram Rajan

The ex-RBI governor, in an interview, said many firms globally have yet to implement AI at scale, leaving opportunities for the Indian software firms. The transition will be gradual and a large scale displacement is unlikely.

Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan warns of rising private credit risks

Rajan’s comments echo concerns from finance industry executives following recent high-profile bankruptcies in the US.

RBI had problems with Raghuram Rajan. He was a handsome media darling, and had a green card

In 'A Fly on the RBI Wall: An Insider’s View of the Central Bank', Alpana Killawala narrates Raghuram Rajan's initial struggles with his public image as he became the RBI Governor.

Do capitalists hold power in a democracy? Their control over govts is same as voters

Ask some people about India’s ever-worsening income inequality, and they will say it has nothing to do with the power of big business. To them, political theorist Brian Barry says: you cannot have it both ways.

‘PhDs are applying for peon positions, we’re simply not creating enough jobs,’ says Raghuram Rajan

The Ex-RBI governor talks about whether the Indian economy is growing fast enough, India's position on a global stage and his years working for the UPA and NDA.

How India’s ports are transforming, and Raghuram Rajan on ‘false choice’ of democracy vs prosperity

Global voices also discuss why India's election is the most expensive in the world, and issues with India's food safety standards that have resulted in products facing scrutiny abroad.

D Subbarao’s advice to Raghuram Rajan—concentrate on lunch menus not interest rates

In ‘Just A Mercenary?’, D Subbarao, looks back on a career spanning 35 years. From his time as an IAS officer to his roles as lead economist for the World Bank and RBI governor.

‘Will bankrupt govts down the line’ — Raghuram Rajan warns states opting for old pension scheme

The former RBI governor batted for direct cash transfers to citizens, but said these become a problem if the transfers are untargeted and competitive before polls.

How foreign governments & journalists have reacted to Rahul Gandhi disqualification row

Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification led to many questioning state of Indian democracy, days after PM Modi participated in second edition of US President Biden’s Summit for Democracy.

‘Stagnated secularists exhibiting their Hindu hatred’ — Hindu Right press blasts Raghuram Rajan

New Delhi: While the world sees India as a bright spot, “stagnated secular socialists” like former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Raghuram Rajan...

On Camera

Prada learnt its lesson. Where are ‘humara culture’ Indians on Ralph Lauren’s jhumka?

The problem, dear Ralph Lauren, is not your use of the jhumka, but your dismissal of its history. The list of stolen items is too vast to fight, but we haven't given up on acknowledgement.

Floundering PM Internship Scheme used less than 1% of Rs 10,831 crore set aside for it in FY25-26

The Standing Committee on Finance tabled its report on Demands for Grants (2026-27) in the Lok Sabha Thursday.

India-Bangladesh relations on track—After military intel chief’s visit, envoy goes to Army War College

In a first during his tenure as High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah addressed JOCAP consisting of tri-forces officers, as New Delhi & Dhaka step up normalisation efforts.

Trump brings the Age of Humiliation for friends. Modi needs stoicism abroad, humility at home

Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.