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Wednesday, August 20, 2025
TopicUrjit Patel

Topic: Urjit Patel

RBI governor Shaktikanta Das to meet private sector lenders next week

Das took over as the Governor of RBI last week following the abrupt exit of Urjit Patel. 

RBI has excess capital in Rs 5.7-7.9 lakh-crore range, says paper by Arvind Subramanian

The paper adds to ongoing debate on transfer of excess RBI reserves to the govt that has been a major bone of contention between the two parties this year.

Arvind Subramanian defends Urjit Patel’s ‘terrific job’, says need to address NPA issue

Former CEA Arvind Subramanian says RBI autonomy critical but it’s also important to hold it accountable as there have been lapses like in case of IL&FS.

Fears for the RBI’s freedom are overblown

If the government deserves blame, it’s for not holding the RBI to account much sooner, not for undermining its independence.

RBI’s new chief Shaktikanta Das buys time as worries on autonomy linger

Investors are reassured about the RBI's autonomy for now as new governor Shaktikanta Das is considered more amenable to the Centre’s requests.

Piyush Goyal slams RBI under Urjit Patel — one cannot have power without being responsible

Union minister Piyush Goyal lashes out at move by RBI under Urjit Patel to change norms of the prompt corrective action for banks.

Autonomy worries are top of the mind as RBI board meets under new governor

The 18-member RBI board is expected to discuss a proposal by the Modi govt for closer supervision of the central bank.

Shaktikanta Das expected to play it safe at his first RBI board meeting tomorrow

RBI board is likely to sign off on terms of reference of the committee that will look into the issue of transfer of surplus RBI reserves.

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.

Like Shaktikanta Das, ex-RBI governor Subbarao was also criticised for being an IAS officer

In his book, Duvvuri Subbarao discusses how he dealt with a sceptical press and unwelcoming colleagues when he was first appointed governor of the RBI.

On Camera

India’s amphibious operations depend on contingencies. Can the Armed Forces adapt?

The declassified doctrine outlines the framework for planning and execution of amphibious operations by integrating maritime, air and land domains.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

China pushes for separation of border issue from larger bilateral ties at 24th round of talks with India

New Delhi: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Tuesday pushed for a “dual-track” progress for ties with India, separating economic ties from the boundary question,...

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?