Xiv ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Piloo S. Mirza, Vimala Visvanathan, K. N. Ramanathan, R. V. Varadarajan and S.

Krishnamurthy. In preparing the preliminary drafts of chapters, in checking and
rechecking the innumerable facts and figures and in comparing the many proofs, their
work was of a high standard. I cannot thank them adequately for the contribution they
have made to the volume by their very hard and dedicated work.
Shri R. Krishnan was of much help in drafting Chapter 24. Shri Nispat Desai rendered
valuable assistance in locating the innumerable files relating to the Banks policies and
operations. I must also place on record my appreciation of the dedicated work of K. G.
Kurup, A. Qavi, Kundabala V. Phadnis, L. P. J. DSouza, N. V. Ganesan, V. N. P. Nair
and V. B. Shikarkhane. I also thank the Graph Section of the Bank for preparing the
design of the jacket.
Our thanks are due to the Times of India Press for executing the printing work neatly
and expeditiously.
Finally, I must express my gratitude to the members of the Editorial Committee and in
particular the Chairman, Dr. C. D. Deshmukh, for their valuable guidance, uniform
courtesy and sense of appreciation, which enabled my staff colleagues and me to
complete the work on schedule.

RESERVE BANK OF INDIA, S. L. N. SIMHA
Central Office, Bombay, April, 1, 1970. Member-Secretary.