IMF outlines three-pronged approach to avert recession risks
The IMF Thursday called for the adoption of a three-pronged approach with monetary, fiscal and structural actions to avert recession risks and enhance global financial stability even as it singled out India as a "bright spot" in the world.
Apr 14, 2016, 22:16 PM IST
IMF chief eyes 'bigger, bolder' effort on refugee crisis
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde on Wednesday said efforts to deal with refugees from war-torn countries in the Middle East and North Africa required a "bigger, bolder and broader approach."
Apr 14, 2016, 03:59 AM IST
IMF chief ramps up call for global action as growth risks increase
The global economy`s already modest prospects will decline further unless authorities take stronger action to boost growth, the head of the IMF warned on Tuesday, saying the Fund would cut its headline forecasts next week.
Apr 05, 2016, 21:06 PM IST
India remains bright spot in global economy: Christine Lagarde
With strong growth and rising real income, India remains a bright spot in the global economy, IMF chief Christine Lagarde said on Tuesday.
Apr 05, 2016, 14:19 PM IST
Christine Lagarde praises Raghuram Rajan for treating bad loans well
Addressing the discussion at the IMF's Advancing Asia Conference, Christine Lagarde said, "The move to address the issue of bad loans head on was absolutely right."
Mar 14, 2016, 11:27 AM IST
India's fiscal stance sensible and appropriate: IMF chief
"We consider that the fiscal stance adopted by India is exactly appropriate and a very sensible objective that has been set. It's just the right one that has been set under the given circumstances," IMF chief Christine Lagarde told reporters here.
Mar 13, 2016, 17:24 PM IST
Christine Lagarde for breathing space before next round of IMF reforms
A day after India pitched for further quota reforms at IMF to reflect global economic realities, its chief Christine Lagarde Sunday said a round of quota reforms has just been completed and there has to be some breathing space before the next round is taken up.
Mar 13, 2016, 16:25 PM IST
India, IMF sign pact to set up regional training centre
India and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Saturday decided to set up a regional training and technical assistance centre in the capital with a view to enhancing capacity development and training officials in dealing with macro-economic and financial issues.
Mar 12, 2016, 15:10 PM IST
Fight global slowdown with supportive monetary policy: Christine Lagarde
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Saturday made out a case for Asian countries like India to adopt a supportive monetary policy and growth-friendly fiscal measures to combat the impact of global economic woes.
Mar 12, 2016, 12:51 PM IST
India's star shines bright in global gloom: IMF chief
With young workforce and continuing policy reform, India has not only emerged as the fastest-growing economy, but its stars also shine bright amid the current global gloom, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde said on Saturday.
Mar 12, 2016, 11:07 AM IST
India's economic growth is distinct in Asia, never tried to gain at expense of our partners: PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday Asia is the ray of hope for global economic recovery.
Mar 12, 2016, 09:56 AM IST
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley meets IMF chief Christine Lagarde
Christine Lagarde is in Delhi for a three-day IMF conference that begins in the national capital today.
Mar 11, 2016, 20:47 PM IST
IMF Christine Lagarde chief stresses structural reforms
China is not the only economy in need of structural reforms as they are fundamental for the success of every G20 economy, IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde said on Friday.
Feb 26, 2016, 14:09 PM IST
IMF chief Christine Lagarde sees 'tepid' growth for world economy
The world economy is going through a "tepid" recovery, International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde said on Tuesday, adding that growth in advanced economies should be higher.
Feb 23, 2016, 19:11 PM IST
IMF chief Christine Lagarde urges Gulf states to bring in taxes
The International Monetary Fund chief urged on Monday oil-exporting Gulf countries to introduce taxes, warning that low crude prices are likely to stay for an "extended period".
Feb 22, 2016, 18:57 PM IST
Christine Lagarde gets second term as IMF chief
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday announced that it selected Christine Lagarde to serve as its leader for a second five-year term.
Feb 20, 2016, 03:08 AM IST
Christine Lagarde named for second term to lead IMF
France's Christine Lagarde, who battled financial fires across Europe as managing director of the International Monetary Fund, was officially named on Friday to a second five-year term.
Feb 20, 2016, 00:17 AM IST
Lagarde set for second term as IMF chief
Christine Lagarde, the first woman to head the International Monetary Fund, became assured Thursday of a second term as managing director to steer it through a global economic slowdown.
Feb 12, 2016, 04:09 AM IST
Christine Lagarde set for second term as IMF chief
IMF chief Christine Lagarde became assured Thursday of a second five-year term after the global financial institution announced there were no other candidates for the position.
Feb 11, 2016, 22:26 PM IST
IMF nominates sole candidate Christine Lagarde for second term to lead agency
The term of Lagarde comes to an end in July this year after taking the helm of the IMF as its 11th director in 2011 and the first woman to lead the agency.
Feb 11, 2016, 20:10 PM IST
