IMF chief Christine Lagarde warns 'no winners' in trade wars
She said the global economy is in good shape, with 3.9 per cent growth projected this year as well as higher levels of investor confidence.
Mar 19, 2018, 09:52 AM IST
IMF warns Trump tarrif will hurt US
It said others could follow Trump`s precedent by claiming tough trade restrictions were needed to defend national security.
Mar 03, 2018, 09:18 AM IST
Christine Lagarde says market swings aren't worrying, but wants reforms
Christine Lagarde, speaking at a conference on global business and social trends in Dubai, said economies were also supported by plenty of financing available.
Feb 12, 2018, 07:48 AM IST
IMF chief urges Arab states to slash spending
IMF chief Christine Lagarde on Saturday urged Arab countries to slash public wages and subsidies in order to rein in spending, achieve sustainable growth and create jobs.
Feb 10, 2018, 15:33 PM IST
At Davos summit, delegates talk down Donald Trump but bet big on US
Trump`s $1.5 trillion tax plan unveiled in December slashed the corporate rate from 35% to 21%.
Jan 25, 2018, 14:43 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
PM Modi meets CEOs at WEF, IMF reaffirms India's growth story
This is Modi's second visit to Switzerland in nearly two years after his visit in June 2016.
Jan 23, 2018, 10:19 AM IST
India to grow at 7.4% in 2018 as against China's 6.8%: International Monetary Fund
In its latest World Economic Outlook update, the International Monetary Fund has projected a 7.8 percent growth rate for India in 2019.
Jan 22, 2018, 20:30 PM IST
IMF says demonetisation, GST brought short-term pain but long-term benefits: Report
The IMF is slated to come out with an update of its projections of India's growth rate along with the rest of the world in January.
Dec 22, 2017, 14:32 PM IST
India's financial sector facing considerable challenges: IMF
The IMF said the Indian authorities have been pursuing policies to accelerate the process of NPA resolution.
Dec 21, 2017, 22:18 PM IST
IMF to update India's growth rate forecast in January
Recently, the US-based Moody's upgraded India's sovereign rating after a gap of 13 years to Baa2.
Dec 01, 2017, 09:56 AM IST
Zimbabwe's economic situation 'very difficult': IMF official
Zimbabwe`s economic situation remains "very difficult" as sustainable growth is threatened by high government spending, an untenable foreign exchange regime and inadequate reforms, a senior International Monetary Fund (IMF) official said.
Nov 23, 2017, 14:03 PM IST
IMF suggests India to set up independent fiscal council
"India has accepted a public debt anchor at 60 per cent of GDP. We think that is appropriate. And that's something that will help India establish its public debt as a safe asset," he said.
Oct 16, 2017, 16:50 PM IST
After IMF slashes growth forecast, its chief says Indian economy on 'solid track'
IMF chief Christine Lagarde said the Indian economy is on a "very solid track" in the mid-term.
Oct 15, 2017, 09:35 AM IST
India not biggest threat to CPEC, it's corruption in Pakistan: Expert
Corruption, and not India, is the biggest threat for the multi-billion-dollar project, the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), says an expert.
Oct 13, 2017, 11:37 AM IST
Working on plan to rebuild capacity of banking sector: Jaitley
Jaitley, who is on a week-long visit to the US to attend the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, also said that reforming the banking system is the top agenda of the government.
Oct 12, 2017, 09:55 AM IST
India's growth downgrade a blip in much positive long-term picture: IMF
The latest IMF report lowered India's growth projection to 6.7 percent in 2017, 0.5 percentage points less than its previous two forecasts and attributed it to demonetisation and introduction of the GST.
Oct 11, 2017, 08:50 AM IST
Arun Jaitley says transition to GST 'fairly smooth', calls opposition 'ill-informed'
Jaitley, who is on a week-long visit to the US to attend the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank, said under the GST the government has unveiled attractive schemes to ensure that the non-compliant in India become compliant.
Oct 10, 2017, 21:47 PM IST
IMF lowers India's growth forecast over demonetisation, GST
It also lowered the country's growth for 2018 to 7.4 per cent, 0.3 percentage points less than its previous two projections in July and April.
Oct 10, 2017, 18:45 PM IST
India's transition to GST fairly smooth despite attempts to derail it: Arun Jaitley
Jaitley, who is on a week-long visit to the US to attend the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank, said under the GST the government has unveiled attractive schemes to ensure that the non-compliant in India become compliant.
Oct 10, 2017, 12:42 PM IST
