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Subrat SaurabhAuthor of Kuch Woh Pal
An inspiring life story, rivetingly told
N.R.NARAYANA MURTHY, FOUNDER, INFOSYS
This is a story that is bound to inspire millions
DR. D. SUBBARAO , FORMER GOVERNOR, RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
Raman’s leadership lessons are invaluable.
DEEPAK PAREKH,CHAIRMAN, HDFC
Raman has started a new genre of writings
U.K.Sinha , FORMER CHAIRMAN , SEBI
Raman is an embodiment of hope , courage and equanimity , and a role model for those who struggle with lesser issues
M. DAMODARAN , FORMER CHAIRMAN SEBI.
I have hardly come across any memoirs in recent times that is so engaging and riveting !
N.VAGHUL , FORMER CMD , BANK OF INDIA & ICICI BANK
A veritable storehouse of learnings and life’s lessons
ARUNDHATI BHATTACHARYA, FORMER CHAIRPERSON , STATE BANK OF INDIA
Raman’s impressions on the Global Financial Crisis as also his interactions with two FED Chairs make interesting reading .
SHYAMALA GOPINATH , FORMER Dy. GOVERNOR , RBI
Greatly uplifting !
CAPT. G.R. GOPINATH, FOUNDER DECCAN AIRWAYS .
S. Raman
Raman started with humble beginnings, growing up in a car shed for about six years of his childhood, gradually rising to occupy some of the top positions in the Financial Sector.
Raman joined the State Bank of India as a Clerk at 19, while not yet a graduate. On completing B.Com as a University Topper and Rank-Holder, he joined Bank of India at 21 as a Direct Recruit Officer where he spent 35 years across India, besides two stints abroad. He was Chief Executive, of US Operations, during 2005-08, which coincided with the Great Financial Crisis, providing him a ring-side view of the catastrophic events then.
Raman became Executive Director, of Union Bank of India in 2008 and Chairman & Managing Director, of Canara Bank in September 2012 for about two years, which was a period of immense achievements. Thereafter, he was selected as a Whole Time Member, of the Securities and Exchange Board of India in December 2012, and had a highly successful period as a securities regulator for about five years.
Post-retirement, Raman had to face some cataclysmic events. The way he faced these difficulties (which many have found deeply moving and inspiring) is an important part of the book, which essentially is the story of a remarkable personal and professional life.
