IMF walks out without signing Pakistan SLA, $1 billion loan tranche on hold Despite extended negotiations, Islamabad’s requests for “grace time” to meet pending pledges and reforms failed to convince the IMF, which… Updated: October 9, 2025 21:37 IST
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The silent de-dollarisation Recent episodes of tariffs, sanctions, and interference of the US in economic decisions of sovereigns would only hasten the shift… September 10, 2025 05:00 IST
Newspoint: The ‘owl’ on a new perch Former RBI Governor Urjit Patel, known for his firm stance on institutional independence and a flexible inflation-targeting framework, has been… August 30, 2025 07:15 IST
Who is Urjit Patel? Ex-RBI Governor appointed as Executive Director at IMF A seasoned economist, Patel has longstanding ties with the IMF, having worked with the institution earlier in his career. Updated: August 29, 2025 09:36 IST
India@79: From independence to influence As we reflect with pride on our progress of 79 years, including reduced poverty levels and strides in multiple fields,… Updated: August 18, 2025 23:05 IST
India’s next big priority is to become self-reliant in tech: PM Modi PM Modi sets India’s next priority as achieving self-reliance in technology, urging focus on innovation, ‘zero defect, zero effect’ products,… August 10, 2025 23:19 IST
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IMF raises India’s FY26 growth forecast to 6.4% IMF raises India’s FY26 GDP growth forecast to 6.4%, citing a stronger external environment. India is also projected to become… Updated: July 29, 2025 19:48 IST
IMF raises global growth forecast as impact of Trump’s trade wars proves milder than expected The 191-country lender, which works to promote growth, expects world growth to come in at 3.1% next year, up a… July 29, 2025 19:18 IST
India to maintain 6-6.5% YoY real GDP growth in FY26, despite tariff pressures: UBS Report The Report believes India is less vulnerable to global trade shocks compared to more export-reliant Asian economies, owing to its… July 26, 2025 14:16 IST
Gita Gopinath to leave IMF in August, return to Harvard as professor Sources within the IMF said Gopinath’s decision came as a surprise to many and appeared to be her own initiative. July 22, 2025 07:02 IST
India to become world’s 4th largest economy: A giant GDP leap, but for whom? Is this growth inclusive? India’s rise to the world’s fourth-largest economy reflects impressive growth, but questions of inclusivity, equity, and per capita progress remain. Updated: June 1, 2025 16:15 IST
Don’t expect a weaker rupee, increase competitiveness instead: CEA to India Inc CEA Anantha Nageswaran urges India Inc to focus on productivity and competitiveness instead of relying on a weaker rupee. With… May 29, 2025 22:00 IST
India overtakes Japan to become 4th largest economy at $ 4 trillion: NITI Aayog CEO Addressing a press conference of the 10th NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting on ‘Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat 2047’, Subrahmanyam… Updated: May 25, 2025 10:28 IST
IMF warns Pakistan against misusing bailout funds amid ‘constructive’ budget talks, more discussions ahead The IMF team arrived in Islamabad on May 19 to begin talks with the Pakistani government on the national budget… May 24, 2025 14:24 IST
India to push FATF to grey-list Pakistan again over terror financing concerns: Reports Being placed on the FATF grey list subjects a country to increased financial scrutiny, affecting foreign direct investment and capital… May 23, 2025 15:50 IST
‘All targets met’ – What IMF said on Pakistan bailout after India labelled it ‘terror funding’ India abstained from the IMF vote, citing Pakistan’s history of allegedly misusing international funds to support terror operations. Updated: May 23, 2025 14:25 IST
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