RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan brushes off talk of top IMF role: Report
The head of RBI, Raghuram Rajan, has brushed off talk that he could be a candidate for the top job at the International Monetary Fund when Christine Lagarde`s term ends next year, according to a newspaper interview.
Apr 08, 2015, 10:36 AM IST
Greece agrees to repay IMF debt by April 9: Lagarde
Greece has agreed to repay its debt to the International Monetary Fund by April 9, IMF chief Christine Lagarde said after a visit with Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis.
Apr 06, 2015, 09:17 AM IST
Greece's Varoufakis to meet Lagarde ahead of IMF deadline
Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis will meet IMF chief Christine Lagarde in Washington on Sunday, ahead of the country`s April 9 deadline for its next payment to the fund.
Apr 04, 2015, 21:28 PM IST
IMF head welcomes China-backed bank on Beijing visit
Lagarde made the comments as she wrapped up a five-day visit to China and after a host of European countries announced their intention to sign up for the China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).
Mar 23, 2015, 15:20 PM IST
Raghuram Rajan hopes for better co-operation among central bankers
Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan Tuesday expressed the hope central bankers of large economies will start extending better co-operation, a view shared by IMF chief Christine Lagarde.
Mar 17, 2015, 23:40 PM IST
Ignoring Raghuram Rajan's 2005 prediction was a big mistake: IMF chief
Showering fulsome praise on Raghuram Rajan, IMF chief Christine Lagarde Tuesday said not listening to his prediction of 2008 credit crisis was a big mistake of the multilateral funding agency.
Mar 17, 2015, 21:59 PM IST
IMF warns India of huge capital outflows when US hikes rate
IMF chief Christine Lagarde Tuesday warned of a repeat of high market volatility and capital outflows when US Fed hikes rates next time and asked India and other emerging markets to be prepared for such an eventuality.
Mar 17, 2015, 19:36 PM IST
Emerging markets must prepare for US rate hike: IMF chief
In a speech in Mumbai, Managing Director Christine Lagarde warned the so-called "taper tantrum" that slammed emerging markets in 2013 could be repeated.
Mar 17, 2015, 16:58 PM IST
India pitches for quota reforms at IMF, gets Christine Lagarde's backing
As per the current quota system, the US has 17.69% while the voting right is 16.75%, followed by Japan - 6.56% with 6.23% voting share. India has a quota of 2.44%, with 2.34% voting right.
Mar 16, 2015, 22:56 PM IST
PM Modi pitches for Indian as IMF Deputy MD; seeks greater presence
PM Modi Monday pitched for a greater representation of Indians in top leadership positions at IMF, even as its chief Christine Lagarde hoped an Indian will "one day" head the global body.
Mar 16, 2015, 21:42 PM IST
India well prepared to deal with impact of US rate hike: IMF
The Fed is widely expected on Wednesday to signal an increase in its low interest rates by June or September, a move that would result in flight of capital from emerging markets, including India.
Mar 16, 2015, 20:32 PM IST
For inclusive growth, make India safe for its 'daughters': IMF chief
For an inclusive growth, India needs to give a level-playing field to women and make its 'daughters' feel safe, IMF Chief Christine Lagarde said Monday.
Mar 16, 2015, 19:40 PM IST
India's GDP will be bigger than Japan, Germany combined in 4 years: IMF
The Indian economy, whose size is USD 2 trillion as of now, is poised to overtake the combined GDP of Japan and Germany in the next four years on the back of recent policy reforms and improved business confidence in the country, IMF chief Christine Lagarde said Monday.
Mar 16, 2015, 19:17 PM IST
IMF for greater say to India; US not ratifying reforms: Lagarde
Pitching for greater say to India at the IMF, its chief Christine Lagarde Monday said the US is "not ratifying" the quota reforms that would facilitate larger roles of emerging economies at the multilateral institution.
Mar 16, 2015, 17:15 PM IST
India a bright spot on cloudy global horizon: Christine Lagarde
She reiterate global growth forecast of 3.5 percent in 2015 and 3.7 percent in 2016. She also said that asynchronous policy shifts may lead to excessive volatility.
Mar 16, 2015, 13:01 PM IST
IMF supports tight stance of India's central bank
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), ahead of its chief Christine Lagarde`s two-day India visit that began on Monday, has supported the tight monetary stance of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and says 5-percent inflation in the country was still high.
Mar 16, 2015, 11:17 AM IST
India a 'bright spot' on cloudy global horizon, will clock 7.2% growth: IMF
Lagarde further said, "Just as many countries around the world are grappling with low growth, India has been marching in the opposite direction."
Mar 16, 2015, 10:09 AM IST
India better prepared for external financial shocks: IMF
India is better positioned to cope with external financial shocks than most emerging market economies, International Monetary Fund head Christine Lagarde said.
Mar 16, 2015, 09:54 AM IST
IMF chief Christine Lagarde to begin 2-day visit to India today
Christine Lagarde, the chief of the International Monetary Fund will begin her 2-day trip to India on Monday during which she is likely to meet the country's top leadership including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Mar 16, 2015, 09:42 AM IST
IMF chief sees 'better news' at last for advanced economies
IMF chief Christine Lagarde said Wednesday that major advanced economies were seeing "better news" thanks to cheap oil, currency shifts and low interest rates that encourage investment.
Mar 12, 2015, 02:57 AM IST
