'India has emerged as 'a bright light' at a time when the world is facing imminent prospects of a recession': IMF Chief
In its World Economic Outlook on Tuesday, the IMF projected a growth rate of 6.8 per cent in 2022 as compared to 8.7 per cent in 2021 for India.
Oct 13, 2022, 16:07 PM IST
Coronavirus-hit world in recession as bad or worse than in 2009, says IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva
Over 80 countries, mostly of low incomes, have already have requested emergency aid from the International Monetary Fund, the IMF chief said.
Mar 27, 2020, 22:47 PM IST
Christine Lagarde resigns as IMF chief, starting race for her successor
A former French finance minister, Lagarde was the first woman to head the IMF and was known among policymakers as a tough negotiator.
Jul 17, 2019, 11:53 AM IST
IMF chief calls Kathua rape-murder revolting, says PM Modi needs to pay more attention to women
International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Christine Lagarde on Thursday called on India`s leader to focus more on women in the wake of the "revolting" rape and murder of two young girls.
Apr 20, 2018, 06:22 AM IST
IMF's Lagarde: Trade protectionism threatens economic growth
Trump last month imposed steep tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, and announced pending tariffs on $50 billion in Chinese goods in retaliation for alleged theft of intellectual property.
Apr 11, 2018, 13:35 PM IST
India should continue with reforms with special focus on financial services sector: Lagarde
The IMF has projected India`s growth at 7.4 percent for 2018, against China`s 6.8 percent.
Jan 23, 2018, 15:55 PM IST
Dalal Street lights up before Diwali; Sensex, Nifty touch fresh record highs
Market sentiment was buoyant in a truncated trading week ahead of Diwali and encouraging Q2 earnings from oil-to- telecom conglomerate Reliance Industries.
Oct 16, 2017, 16:05 PM IST
Take decisions to make economic recovery sustainable: Lagarde
Last year, 47 countries experienced negative growth on a per capita basis, including many small and fragile economies.
Oct 13, 2017, 08:22 AM IST
Need to sustain global growth momentum: Lagarde
Noting that the world economy is picking up momentum, IMF chief Christine Lagarde has underlined the need to sustain this growth and make it more inclusive.
Apr 21, 2017, 12:35 PM IST
Ex-IMF chief Rato handed 4.5 years in jail for embezzlement
Former IMF chief Rodrigo Rato was handed a jail sentence of four years and six months on Thursday for misusing funds when he was the boss of two Spanish banks.
Feb 23, 2017, 19:40 PM IST
No 'silver bullet' for excessive inequality, says IMF chief
Policymakers across the world must act now to check inequalities even as there is no "silver bullet" to contain this problem, IMF chief Christine Lagarde.
Jan 18, 2017, 15:51 PM IST
IMF chief Christine Lagarde on trial in France over tycoon case
IMF chief Christine Lagarde goes on trial in France on Monday over a massive state payout to a flamboyant tycoon when she was finance minister in a case that risks tarnishing her stellar career.
Dec 10, 2016, 10:45 AM IST
India's income will go up by 27% with women participation: IMF Chief
India's national income would increase by 27 percent if the participation of women in the workforce matches the level of men, IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde has said.
Nov 15, 2016, 09:55 AM IST
Ruling due on whether IMF chief to face trial in France
IMF chief Christine Lagarde is to find out on Friday whether she will stand trial in France over a massive state payout to tycoon Bernard Tapie when she was French economy minister nearly a decade ago.
Jul 22, 2016, 14:00 PM IST
No world recession from Brexit but risks high: Christine Lagarde
International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde said that Britain`s shock vote to quit the European Union has injected significant uncertainty into the global economy but is unlikely to cause a world recession.
Jul 07, 2016, 19:57 PM IST
IMF`s Lagarde should face trial in Tapie case: French prosecutor
A French prosecutor on Friday said IMF chief Christine Lagarde should stand trial for her handling of a massive state payout to tycoon Bernard Tapie in 2008 when she was France`s finance minister.
Jul 01, 2016, 19:25 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
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
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
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
