A Fly On The RBI Wall pulls back the curtain on the Reserve Bank of India through the eyes of Alpana Killawala, tracing more than two decades in the Bank’s communications team. This memoir blends history with personal reflection, offering an educational, candid, and often surprising look at how RBI spoke to the world during India’s reform era. It’s for readers curious about central banking, economic policy, and the human side of public institutions—students, professionals, and anyone who loves a well-told inside story.
Structured as a vivid, chronological journey, the book follows Alpana’s rise, the challenges she faced, and the strategic decisions that shaped RBI’s public voice. She navigates crises big and small, from the Harshad Mehta episode to the sweeping reforms of the 1990s, offering a rare, behind-the-scenes view of how a cornerstone financial institution communicated under pressure. A Fly On The RBI Wall is written in warm, accessible prose that makes complex ideas feel approachable, while never shying away from the hard questions about limits—both personal and institutional.
Whether you’re studying communications, economics, or public policy, this book delivers practical lessons on balancing candor with responsibility, steering through bureaucratic turbulence, and earning trust through thoughtful, transparent messaging. You’ll also get intimate glimpses into the minds of RBI governors and the evolving landscape of Indian finance, making A Fly On The RBI Wall a valuable resource for students of policy and professionals seeking a nuanced, human perspective on central banking.
- Inside look at RBI’s communication strategy across pivotal moments
- Personal journey of Alpana Killawala spanning 25 years in the Bank
- Candid reflections on crises, reforms, and institutional challenges
- Engaging narrative that blends history, policy, and leadership insights
- Lessons in crisis communication, public messaging, and governance
After finishing A Fly On The RBI Wall, readers gain a nuanced understanding of how strategic communication shapes policy and public trust, along with a sense of the human effort behind central banking. It’s a thoughtful, reassuring, and enlightening look at how one institution navigates change—and why clear, responsible communication matters for the future.
