New Delhi, Feb. 11 -- Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor Swaminathan J today underscored the importance of organisational culture, ethics and ownership in building resilient financial institutions.

While speaking at the Axis Champions Awards held at Axis House in Mumbai, the Deputy Governor said that while banks often celebrate performance, true institutional strength lies in how results are achieved.

"Being recognised as a Champion today is not just about what you achieved, but how you achieved it," he said, emphasising that "means matter" as much as ends.

Highlighting the theme of the awards, he noted that institutions meet rising expectations not only through strategy but through culture.

He outlined five core values underpi...