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Ex-RBI governor Urjit Patel appointed as vice president of AIIB

Former RBI governor Urjit Patel was on Tuesday appointed as vice president for investment operations in South Asia at the Beijing-based Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)

Ex-RBI governor Urjit Patel appointed as vice president of AIIB
Updated On : 11 Jan 2022 | 7:51 PM IST

Former RBI Governor Urjit Patel appointed Additional Director of Britannia

He has been appointed as the Additional Director with effect from March 31 for a five-year period

Former RBI Governor Urjit Patel appointed Additional Director of Britannia
Updated On : 01 Apr 2021 | 2:28 PM IST

Blaming clean-up efforts of Rajan, Patel for slowdown a 'tragedy': Acharya

Acharya said there are analysts who blame the efforts undertaken by RBI under Rajan and Patel for the current slowdown

Blaming clean-up efforts of Rajan, Patel for slowdown a 'tragedy': Acharya
Updated On : 10 Nov 2020 | 11:16 PM IST

FM Sitharaman insisted on my transfer from North Block, says S C Garg

Former finance secretary Garg had last year opted for voluntary retirement after being transferred to Power ministry

FM Sitharaman insisted on my transfer from North Block, says S C Garg
Updated On : 31 Oct 2020 | 9:53 PM IST

Economy needs action; govt should exit its bubble and listen to advice

Govt must be open to economists' advice and correct course

Economy needs action; govt should exit its bubble and listen to advice
Updated On : 10 Sep 2020 | 6:38 AM IST

Govt must heed Urjit Patel's warning on NPAs, come up with policy response

The former RBI governor has served a warning on the intractable problem of bad loans

Govt must heed Urjit Patel's warning on NPAs, come up with policy response
Updated On : 03 Sep 2020 | 9:52 AM IST

A theory of everything

This book hit the markets on the same day as the one by Urjit Patel, who was RBI governor at that time

A theory of everything
Updated On : 25 Aug 2020 | 1:56 AM IST

RBI's first Monetary Policy Committee bows out with CPI above target

The MPC held its first meeting in October 2016 under then-Governor Urjit Patel

RBI's first Monetary Policy Committee bows out with CPI above target
Updated On : 20 Aug 2020 | 12:07 PM IST

Wanted: An MPC with more power and 'flexibility'

The members can come from diverse backgrounds such as finance, labour and economics, and must have a say in the entire interest-rate architecture

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Updated On : 09 Aug 2020 | 9:50 PM IST

Dealing with the Trilemma

The basic argument that Mr Patel has been making has its roots in the discourse on banking reform and reducing dominant state ownership and control over the banks

Dealing with the Trilemma
Updated On : 03 Aug 2020 | 11:39 PM IST

Great Eastern Shipping appoints Urjit Patel as additional director

Patel served as the 24th governor of the Reserve Bank of India from September 2016 to December 2018

Great Eastern Shipping appoints Urjit Patel as additional director
Updated On : 30 Jul 2020 | 10:30 PM IST

Is greed good?

A more caring India would provide for Universal Basic Income

Is greed good?
Updated On : 29 Jul 2020 | 11:54 PM IST

Efforts to clean banking system cost Urjit Patel his job: Rahul Gandhi

"'Efforts to clean the banking system cost him his job'. Why? PM didn't want him to go after wilful defaulters," Gandhi said

Efforts to clean banking system cost Urjit Patel his job: Rahul Gandhi
Updated On : 28 Jul 2020 | 9:29 PM IST

Capital crunch

Structural problems in banking system would affect recovery

Capital crunch
Updated On : 26 Jul 2020 | 10:42 PM IST

Govt wanted to dilute bankruptcy law: Urjit Patel on what led to the rift

Patel recalls the events surrounding his resignation in a book released on Friday

Govt wanted to dilute bankruptcy law: Urjit Patel on what led to the rift
Updated On : 24 Jul 2020 | 2:54 PM IST

Former RBI governor Urjit Patel pens book on dealing with NPA issue

Patel's book description says that sovereigns do not need to earn or save before spending money. They can either print or borrow.

Former RBI governor Urjit Patel pens book on dealing with NPA issue
Updated On : 05 Jul 2020 | 4:40 PM IST

Is Urjit Patel's return to policy space a sign of reconciliation with govt?

In many ways, this is Patel's home ground. Two of his papers, co-authored with Willem H Buiter, on fiscal policies and deficits were acclaimed by economists

Is Urjit Patel's return to policy space a sign of reconciliation with govt?
Updated On : 26 Jun 2020 | 11:01 PM IST

Our imports are driven by pure economics, not love for China: Rathin Roy

In a Q&A, the director of NIPFP, who steps down in August, dwells on his reasons for quitting and his future plans,

Our imports are driven by pure economics, not love for China: Rathin Roy
Updated On : 23 Jun 2020 | 4:58 PM IST

Former RBI Governor Urjit Patel to take over as chairman of NIPFP

Patel will replace Vijay Kelkar, who assumed office on November 1, 2014

Former RBI Governor Urjit Patel to take over as chairman of NIPFP
Updated On : 20 Jun 2020 | 12:30 AM IST

How to bring banks back to the credit market

Concerted efforts are required from the central bank and the government

How to bring banks back to the credit market
Updated On : 03 May 2020 | 9:12 PM IST