Transforming India
Ever since the screws were tightened by the present dispensation on NPA recovery and responsibility of monitoring it was squarely placed on regulators in RBI, which had a casual approach, the wake-up call was too much for them.
While many believe the government is trying to impinge upon the RBI's autonomy by acts such as eying its cash reserves, others say it is the RBI that is adamant and does not understand the fact that independence of an institution can't be ground for supremacy. In an emerging economy and democracy, the institutions have to balance each other, they say. Reports also suggest that this might be one of the reasons behind the resignation of Urjit Patel. I'm sure the new Governor, Mr. Shaktikanta Das will manage better the widening difference between the government and the RBI. more