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TopicRBI Governor

Topic: RBI Governor

Narendra Modi government now has a great opportunity to reform RBI

Long-term reform requires a vision and the willingness of the government and the new RBI Governor to risk political capital.

Indian bonds rally amid hope of dovish monetary policy as new RBI chief takes charge

The new RBI chief Shaktikanta Das comes in at a time when inflation is trending lower in India amid an easing in food and energy costs.

Reading the mind of the new RBI Governor, one tweet at a time

Shaktikanta Das has served under the Modi government but civil servants appointed to the post of RBI governor don't always toe the line. 

RBI chief Shaktikanta Das faces a long to-do list in new job

Das’s first test comes on Friday when the RBI board is due to meet.

Shaktikanta Das, the man who spearheaded demonetisation, is new RBI governor

A retired IAS officer, Shaktikanta Das was economic affairs secy during demonetisation, and faces a host of challenges left behind by Urjit Patel.

Who will be the next RBI Governor? Some early candidates

The first step is for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to appoint an interim governor.

Urjit Patel quits: Cry for RBI autonomy or inability to work with Modi govt on economy?

The Reserve Bank of India Governor Urjit Patel resigned from his post Monday citing “personal reasons”, ending weeks of speculation and a rather public...

Urjit Patel is rigid & uncommunicative but India can’t afford his resignation

Past RBI governors too have been rigid, but willing to engage.

On top of everything else, the rupee has to deal with the Modi govt-RBI clash

The discord over the RBI’s autonomy comes at a time when the Rupee has been routed by oil prices.

RBI is pushing Modi govt back as the era of easy money is over

Modi wants banks to dole out loans quickly to keep world’s fastest growing major economy firing. RBI governor Urjit Patel has other priorities.

On Camera

Mahindra is gearing up for future buyers. Unveils limited edition ‘Bat’ BE6, 4 new concepts

This is the first time Mahindra is making an ‘all-in-one’ platform like global carmakers. However, it will most likely skip hybrid vehicles.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?