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  Wondering whether Modi govt deserves 'outstanding' Raghuram Rajan, says P Chidambaram

  Politics | May 28, 2016 21:38 IST

  New Delhi: Taking a dig at the Centre, former finance minister P. Chidambaram today wondered whether the Narendra Modi-led BJP government "deserves" RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan and described him as "one of the most outstanding

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  Subramanian Swamy accuses Raghuram Rajan of favouring US multinationals

  Politics | May 28, 2016 9:54 IST

  Continuing his tirade against Raghuram Rajan, BJP MP Subramanian Swamy on Friday said RBI governor's policies have finished small industries and are anti-agriculture.

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  Do not drag RBI governor into unnecessary controversies: India Inc

  May 27, 2016 19:36 IST

  New Delhi: The RBI governor should not be dragged into unnecessary controversies, a top industry organisation said here on Friday, stressing that the central bank has played a pivotal role in bringing about macroeconomic stability

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  Rajan's 2nd term should not be 'an issue of media's interest': PM Modi

  Politics | May 27, 2016 19:33 IST

  New Delhi: In the wake of BJP leader and Rajya Sabha member Subrmanian Swamy's repeated attacks on RBI governor Raguram Rajan which has triggered speculations over his second term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said

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  Raghuram Rajan's reappointment as RBI Governor should not be of media's interest: PM Modi

  Politics | May 27, 2016 12:51 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the issue of reappointment of RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan was an administrative subject and it should not be an issue of interest of the media, in his first comments in the wake of continuing attack on the top ec

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  Arun Jaitley disapproves Swamy's personal attacks on RBI governor

  Politics | May 26, 2016 19:00 IST

  New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said he disapproved of personal attacks on Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan by BJP's nominated Rajya Sabha member Subramanian Swamy. "I do not approve of

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  ‘Rajan leaking sensitive information, working for US’ interests’: Swamy

  Politics | May 26, 2016 16:49 IST

  BJP MP Subramanian Swamy today fired another salvo at RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan levelling six allegations against him and asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to immediately terminate his services.

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  Politically difficult to speed up structural reforms: Raghuram Rajan

  May 22, 2016 17:32 IST

  Bhubaneswar: It is 'politically difficult' to speed up structural reforms in India, RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan said on Saturday, even as he stressed on the need for cleansing the banks and checking inflation to ensure

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  ‘Licence raj’ gone, but ‘inspector raj’ still there: Raghuram Rajan

  May 21, 2016 23:35 IST

  Bhubaneswar: Pitching for better business environment for startups, Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan on Saturday said India has done away with the ‘licence raj’, but ‘inspector raj’ continues to some extent. He also said that

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  RBI should be allowed to take its own decision: Raghuram Rajan

  May 20, 2016 23:12 IST

  RBI has been enjoying full autonomy and support of the government so far and it should be allowed to take its own decision, said Raghuram Rajan

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  Rajan deserves second term as RBI Governor, says Digvijaya Singh

  Politics | May 18, 2016 15:54 IST

  Hyderabad: Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh today batted for a second term for RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan, terming him as a competent man who has performed exceedingly well in his current assignment. “He (Raghuram Rajan)

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  Decision on Raghuram Rajan not to be influenced by ‘other factors’: Jaitley

  May 17, 2016 21:36 IST

  Union Finance minister Arun Jaitley today said that the government and the RBI are responsible institutions and decisions will be taken without being influenced by “any other factor”.

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  Swamy seeks ouster of RBI Guv Rajan, says he is not 'mentally fully Indian'

  Politics | May 17, 2016 14:42 IST

  Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Subramanian Swamy has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking immediate termination of RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan.

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  RBI, Finance ministry share ‘mature relationship’, says Jaitley

  Politics | May 16, 2016 17:44 IST

  New Delhi: Amid speculation about a possible second term for Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today declined to be drawn into the matter, but said there is a “mature relationship” between

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  Have enough minefields to deal with, don't want more: Raghuram Rajan

  May 15, 2016 20:08 IST

  London: With his comments often sparking one controversy after another, Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan has said he has got "enough minefields to deal with" and does not want to add to this list. Known

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  Inflation remains high; no need to borrow in dollars: RBI Guv

  May 14, 2016 8:54 IST

  Inflation remains “fairly sticky” and above the comfort level of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Governor Raghuram Rajan said, dashing hopes of any immediate lowering of interest rates by the central bank.

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  No chance of a ‘Lehman moment’ in India: Raghuram Rajan

  May 14, 2016 7:54 IST

  Confident of clearing up the bad-loan mess, RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan on Friday said there is "absolutely no chance of a Lehman moment" in India and a three-cornered firewall was being created to safeguard the economy from external shocks.

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  Raghuram Rajan indicates interest in second term; says 'more to do'

  May 13, 2016 19:51 IST

  Raghuram Rajan today said he has enjoyed every moment of the job but there is "more to do", despite calls from some sections of the ruling BJP against any extension for him.

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  Policy making easy, political acceptance tougher part: Raghuram Rajan

  May 13, 2016 6:56 IST

  Describing his job of formulating monetary policy in India as a 'joyful' and easy task, Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan has said complexities arise when ensuring its political acceptance and one needs to be "a little more clever" for that.

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  Rajan unfit for RBI job, should be removed immediately: Swamy

  Politics | May 12, 2016 15:56 IST

  In comments that could possibly embarrass the BJP government, newly nominated Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy today launched a scathing attack on RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan saying ‘he is not fit for the nation’ and should be removed as early as pos