Viral Acharya

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The thinking in the government is that for Indian economy to grow, it needs the big players, and the Modi establishment’s praise for MSMEs is just lip service. (Photo: PTI)

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06 Apr 2023 12:00 AM

Shivaji is likely to replace Viral Acharya, who citing unavoidable personal circumstances, resigned as deputy governor of Reserve Bank of India in June.

IAS Kshatrapati Shivaji front runner for RBI deputy governor post: Report

Since December 2016, Kshatrapati Shivaji is working with the Asian Development Bank as an executive director.

30 Sep 2019 3:18 PM

The applicant should not be more than 60 years of age as on July 24.

FinMin invites application for post of RBI deputy governor

The appointment will be for a period of three years and the person will be eligible for re-appointment.

01 Aug 2019 4:01 PM

The government has not yet finalised replacement of Acharya.

RBI rejigs portfolios of deputy governors following Acharya's exit

The RBI, headed by Governor Shaktikanta Das, has four deputy governors.

24 Jul 2019 10:18 AM

Forty-five-year old Viral Acharya will be going back to teach at New York University's Stern School of Business. (Photo: File)

Outspoken Dy Governor Viral Acharya ends his RBI stint

Acharya will be most remembered for speaking his mind on protecting the autonomy of the RBI.

23 Jul 2019 8:03 PM

Acharya said India’s borrowing relative to its output has ranged from 67 per cent to 85 per cent since 2000 and has outpaced many emerging markets including China.

Rise in government borrowing can weigh on corporate sector: Acharya

Acharya is leaving the central bank on Tuesday, six months before the scheduled end of his term in office, citing personal reasons.

23 Jul 2019 9:15 AM

RBI: A parrot or a tiger?

It was Mr Acharya who had set the ball rolling last year when he spoke on the need for the RBI's autonomy, warning of serious consequences.

27 Jun 2019 12:13 AM

After Viral Acharya's exit, MPC may turn less hawkish

Acharya's departure will remove from the Monetary Policy Committee its most articulate hawk.

25 Jun 2019 3:54 AM

RBI Deputy Governor Viral Acharya. (Photo: YouTube screengrab)

Early exit of Acharya from RBI not to roil markets: SBI report

In his resignation, he expressed inability to continue beyond July 23, 2019, the RBI said.

24 Jun 2019 7:24 PM

RBI's youngest deputy governor post-1991 economic reforms Acharya joined the RBI on January 23, 2017.

RBI deputy governor Viral Acharya resigns citing personal circumstances

Viral Acharya would return to a teaching position at Stern School of Business, as per a news report.

24 Jun 2019 9:13 AM

A 25 basis points cut in interest rate announced earlier this month by the RBI.

Weakening domestic growth impulses prompted RBI for rate cut: Minutes of MPC meet

Four of the six MPC members had voted in favour of a 25 basis points reduction in the repo rate.

18 Apr 2019 7:25 PM

Public credit registry better for SMEs, not spl norms: Acharya

The poll-bound government has also been pitching for easing the prompt corrective action norms.

15 Dec 2018 2:36 PM

On October 26, RBI Deputy Governor Viral Acharya spoke about the need to preserve the autonomy of the RBI. (Photo: File)

‘Baseless, incorrect’: RBI denies reports about Viral Acharya's resignation

Within minutes of Governor Urjit Patel announcing his decision to quit, there have been reports of Acharya also following suit.

10 Dec 2018 7:57 PM

No need for RBI to help NBFCs as lender of last resort: Acharya

The central bank is guided by the principle of addressing system-wide liquidity requirements, says Acharya.

05 Dec 2018 4:56 PM

The Board decided to constitute an expert committee to examine the Economic Capital Framework.

Showdown averted, RBI agrees to ease liquidity at board meet

Nine-hour-long marathon meeting ends on a ‘cordial note’.

20 Nov 2018 10:10 AM

The Board also advised that the RBI should consider a scheme for restructuring of stressed standard assets of MSME borrowers with aggregate credit facilities of up to Rs 25 crore, subject to such conditions as are necessary for ensuring financial stability.

RBI, centre put off tricky issues

The expert committee to be set up will now decide about the adequate size of capital base.

20 Nov 2018 12:19 AM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. (Photo: ANI)

Arun Jaitley criticises RBI for indiscriminate lending by banks

The central bank looked the other way when banks gave loans indiscriminately during 2008 to 2014, says Jaitley.

30 Oct 2018 1:08 PM

RBI employees association seek central bank's autonomy: Viral Acharya

Govts that do not respect central bank's independence would sooner or later incur the wrath of the financial markets.

29 Oct 2018 2:27 PM

Government officials have called for the central bank to ease its lending restrictions on some banks that have a low capital base.

Top RBI official speaks up for central bank independence

The risks of undermining the central bank’s independence are potentially catastrophic,” said Acharya.

27 Oct 2018 10:26 AM

'Wiser governments which accord the necessary leeway will benefit through lower costs of borrowing, the love of international investors and longer life spans,' RBI Deputy Governor Viral Acharya said. (Photo: File)

Centre plays T20, we play test: RBI Deputy Governor Viral Acharya slams govt

'Govts that do not respect central bank's independence will sooner or later incur the wrath of financial markets,' Acharya said.

27 Oct 2018 9:47 AM

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