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Friday, December 12, 2025
TopicUrjit Patel

Topic: Urjit Patel

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

It’s a pattern seen elsewhere as well.

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

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

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?

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

On Camera

Congress wasted a chance to turn the tables on BJP over Vande Mataram. It chose appeasement

Seven decades after Independence, the “Hindu Congress” is accusing the BJP on the same lines as the Muslim League had done.

NITI Aayog flags what India needs for its ‘$30 tn by 2047’ goal—‘a developed corporate bond market’

Report looks at imbalance between equity & corporate bond markets amid India’s growth ambitions and diverse capital needs, while outlining strategy to unlock full potential.

US clears $686-mn package to breathe fresh life into Pakistani F-16s

Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).

Asim Munir & Pakistan’s Failed Marshal Doctrine

None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.