RBI—An Anecdotal History
P.P. Ramachandran
About the Book
RBI—An Anecdotal History by P.P. Ramachandran provides an engaging and insightful account of the history, establishment, and functioning of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the country's central bank.
Written by an experienced banker who spent four decades working at the Reserve Bank of India, the book offers a distinctive perspective on the institution's development, leadership, and contributions to India's banking and financial system.
The book presents biographical sketches, memorable incidents, and significant contributions of RBI Governors, beginning with Sir Osborne Smith and extending to Dr. Raghuram Rajan. It highlights the personalities and experiences that helped shape the institution over the years.
A distinctive feature of the book is its collection of concise reviews of 27 books on the Indian economy and banking, written by RBI executives and other distinguished experts.
Through entertaining anecdotes, historical observations, and personal recollections, the author brings to life the experiences and achievements of prominent individuals associated with the Reserve Bank of India.
Key Features
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Provides a concise history of the establishment, development, and functioning of the Reserve Bank of India.
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Presents biographical details and contributions of RBI Governors from Sir Osborne Smith to Dr. Raghuram Rajan.
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Includes reviews of 27 books on Indian economics, banking, and finance.
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Features interesting anecdotes and lesser-known stories from the Reserve Bank of India's history.
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Highlights outstanding personalities and their contributions to the RBI.
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Combines historical information with personal experiences and engaging storytelling.
RBI—An Anecdotal History is a valuable resource for students, researchers, banking professionals, economists, and general readers interested in Indian banking history, central banking, and the Reserve Bank of India.
About the Author
P.P. Ramachandran is a former Reserve Bank of India official, author, lecturer, and literary enthusiast with extensive experience in banking and economic affairs.
He served the Reserve Bank of India for 40 years across various departments and retired as Deputy General Manager.
He holds postgraduate qualifications in Economics and Comparative Mythology, along with a Certificate and Diploma in Sanskrit from Mumbai University.
A prolific writer and book reviewer, he has contributed to several journals, selected books for libraries, and delivered lectures on a wide range of subjects.
He is also the author of A Bunch of Fragrant Roses (2012), published by Academic Foundation.
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Author: P.P. Ramachandran
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Publisher: Academic Foundation
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Publication Date: 30 March 2017 (Amazon listing)
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Language: English
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Format: Hardcover
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Pages: 164
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ISBN-10: 9332703116
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ISBN-13: 9789332703117
Academic Foundation (AF), based in New Delhi, is India’s leading independent publisher of academic/scholarly books in Social Sciences, specialising in Economics—Development Economics and Indian Economy in particular, and allied subjects.
About the Book
RBI—An Anecdotal History by P.P. Ramachandran provides an engaging and insightful account of the history, establishment, and functioning of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the country's central bank.
Written by an experienced banker who spent four decades working at the Reserve Bank of India, the book offers a distinctive perspective on the institution's development, leadership, and contributions to India's banking and financial system.
The book presents biographical sketches, memorable incidents, and significant contributions of RBI Governors, beginning with Sir Osborne Smith and extending to Dr. Raghuram Rajan. It highlights the personalities and experiences that helped shape the institution over the years.
A distinctive feature of the book is its collection of concise reviews of 27 books on the Indian economy and banking, written by RBI executives and other distinguished experts.
Through entertaining anecdotes, historical observations, and personal recollections, the author brings to life the experiences and achievements of prominent individuals associated with the Reserve Bank of India.
Key Features
-
Provides a concise history of the establishment, development, and functioning of the Reserve Bank of India.
-
Presents biographical details and contributions of RBI Governors from Sir Osborne Smith to Dr. Raghuram Rajan.
-
Includes reviews of 27 books on Indian economics, banking, and finance.
-
Features interesting anecdotes and lesser-known stories from the Reserve Bank of India's history.
-
Highlights outstanding personalities and their contributions to the RBI.
-
Combines historical information with personal experiences and engaging storytelling.
RBI—An Anecdotal History is a valuable resource for students, researchers, banking professionals, economists, and general readers interested in Indian banking history, central banking, and the Reserve Bank of India.
About the Author
P.P. Ramachandran is a former Reserve Bank of India official, author, lecturer, and literary enthusiast with extensive experience in banking and economic affairs.
He served the Reserve Bank of India for 40 years across various departments and retired as Deputy General Manager.
He holds postgraduate qualifications in Economics and Comparative Mythology, along with a Certificate and Diploma in Sanskrit from Mumbai University.
A prolific writer and book reviewer, he has contributed to several journals, selected books for libraries, and delivered lectures on a wide range of subjects.
He is also the author of A Bunch of Fragrant Roses (2012), published by Academic Foundation.
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Author: P.P. Ramachandran
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Publisher: Academic Foundation
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Publication Date: 30 March 2017 (Amazon listing)
-
Language: English
-
Format: Hardcover
-
Pages: 164
-
ISBN-10: 9332703116
-
ISBN-13: 9789332703117
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