TopicUrjit Patel

Topic: Urjit Patel

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

Duvvuri Subbarao - December 13, 2018

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.

Give a little, take a little will be key to Shaktikanta Das’ success as RBI governor

Mahua Venkatesh - December 12, 2018

Shaktikanta Das has always been considered an extension of the government, without a voice of his own.

Former RBI Governor Urjit Patel paid a heavy price for his unseemly power grab

Prasenjit K. Basu - December 12, 2018

RBI has now acquired far more monetary policy independence than it had during the UPA years.

How Urjit Patel spent his last days as RBI governor taking fire from Modi govt

Anirban Nag - December 12, 2018

Urjit Patel’s unceremonious exit marked the culmination of a power struggle that had been raging behind the scenes for more than a year.

What’s next for India’s central bank after Patel era ends

Anirban Nag - December 11, 2018

In a way, it gives the Modi government the opportunity to do what it wants.

Urjit Patel seen as India’s hero after he martyrs himself

Vrishti Beniwal - December 11, 2018

Indian newspapers are nearly unanimous in blaming the Modi government for impinging on the RBI’s autonomy.

Modi govt’s dangerous experiment in economic management

Bloomberg View - December 11, 2018

It’s a pattern seen elsewhere as well.

Urjit Patel’s exit will do incalculable long-term damage to economic policy, says expert

Anirban Nag - December 11, 2018

The loss of Patel adds another layer of risk to monetary policy amid economic threats both foreign and domestic.

RBI governor Urjit Patel’s exit shows Modi government is prioritising short-term gains

Aman Thakker - December 11, 2018

RBI governor Urjit Patel’s resignation is a wake-up call for Narendra Modi government to focus on financial stability.

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

ThePrint Team - December 11, 2018

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

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