Repressed households, party control and crony competition: Raghuram Rajan on the China model

An excerpt from the former Reserve Bank of India governor’s new book on the global economy.

Raghuram G Rajan

· Mar 07, 2019 · 08:30 am

Did Raghuram Rajan know that demonetisation was coming? Here’s his answer

‘My sense is, the clever find ways around demonetisation when it comes to black money.’

Raghuram Rajan

· Sep 06, 2017 · 08:30 am

The Reserve Bank's ability to say 'No!' has to be protected: Raghuram Rajan

Full text of the RBI governor's last public speech on why we need an independent central bank.

Raghuram Rajan

· Sep 03, 2016 · 05:06 pm

Full text: Raghuram Rajan explains why 'uninformed' and 'motivated' criticism is dangerous

The press is constantly urged to frame the debate as inflation versus growth, says the RBI governor.

Raghuram Rajan

· Jul 27, 2016 · 12:41 pm

Full text: Raghuram Rajan on how Indians can be freed from the clutches of moneylenders

Three approaches to greater financial inclusion for people on the margins.

Raghuram Rajan

· Jul 19, 2016 · 09:45 am

'Why have bad loans been made?': Full text of Raghuram Rajan's speech to Assocham

Bank balance sheets must be cleaned up and credit growth restored for the economy to grow, says the RBI chief.

Raghuram Rajan

· Jun 22, 2016 · 09:30 pm

Full text: Raghuram Rajan on why there is no substitute for good policy

The RBI governor spoke about the four steps India is taking to ensure growth in the face of global uncertainties.

Raghuram Rajan

· May 27, 2016 · 10:41 am

Full text: We should guard against colleges that give useless degrees, says Raghuram Rajan

The RBI governor's convocation speech at Delhi's Shiv Nadar University on May 7.

Raghuram Rajan

· May 08, 2016 · 10:41 pm

Full text: Raghuram Rajan on what he meant by 'In the Land of the Blind, the one-eyed man is king'

Words matter but so does intent, says the RBI Governor, pointing out that he was not denigrating India's success, but emphasising the need to do more.

Raghuram Rajan

· Apr 20, 2016 · 07:26 pm

'Careful analysis and coalition building will allow India to influence the global agenda': Raghuram Rajan

The RBI governor lays out a roadmap at the Ramnath Goenka lecture.

Raghuram Rajan

· Mar 13, 2016 · 02:00 pm

Full text: Raghuram Rajan on Dosa Economics – financial reforms and perils of debt-driven growth

Ahead of the budget, the RBI governor lays down the fiscal road map focussing on macroeconomic security, invoking Brazil’s experience and ruling out aggressive policies in pursuit of growth.

Raghuram Rajan

· Jan 30, 2016 · 12:53 pm

Full text of Raghuram Rajan's address at IIT Delhi: Tolerance is essential for economic progress

The RBI governor spoke on why India’s tradition of debate and an open spirit of enquiry is critical for its economic progress.

Raghuram Rajan

· Oct 31, 2015 · 12:10 pm