Trade fragmentation could hit poor economies much harder than rich ones, WTO warnsGlobal trade fragmentation will severely impact the world's poorest economies. Least-developed countries could see GDP fall significantly b...
16 Sep, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
World Bank names Nobel laureate Michael Kremer as next chief economistMichael Kremer, the distinguished Nobel laureate, is set to assume the role of chief economist at the World Bank. With a robust background ...
16 Sep, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
India’s richer households are fuelling a market-investing boomIndia's economy will grow due to domestic consumption and infrastructure spending. Rising incomes will support a higher growth trajectory b...
15 Sep, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Peace, tranquillity on border need of the hour: PM Modi to Xi JinpingThe two leaders welcomed steady progress in India-China bilateral relations since their last meeting in Tianjin, China, in August 2025. The...
12 Sep, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
BRICS urges IMF, World Bank reforms, condemns unilateral tariffs, secondary sanctionsBRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration, expressing serious concerns over unilateral trade measures. They called for the eliminatio...
12 Sep, 2026, 10.17 PM IST
BRICS finance chiefs flag tariff risks, push cross-border paymentsBRICS finance ministers voiced concerns over unilateral trade actions and tariffs. They endorsed efforts for cross-border payment interoper...
11 Sep, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
BRICS fin mins, central bank chiefs raise concerns on unilateral trade and finance-related measuresBRICS finance ministers and central bank governors voiced concerns over unilateral trade measures. They backed efforts for cross-border pay...
11 Sep, 2026, 10.17 PM IST
BRICS 2026 calls for bigger emerging-market voice in IMF, World Bank; criticises unilateral tariffsBRICS finance leaders urged greater emerging market representation in global financial institutions. They also advocated for increased loca...
11 Sep, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
India's forex reserves jump $44.90 billion to record $785.71 billion as of September 4India's foreign exchange reserves reached a record $785.71 billion. This surge followed a significant increase in the previous week. Foreig...
11 Sep, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
BRICS finance ministers discuss possibility of efficient cross-border payment mechanismsBRICS finance ministers and central bank governors are exploring faster and cheaper cross-border payment systems, including greater use of ...
11 Sep, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
BRICS flags unilateral tariffs, trade barriers as global risksBRICS finance ministers voiced serious concerns over unilateral trade measures. Higher tariffs and non-tariff barriers are distorting globa...
11 Sep, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
India has shown ‘quite a lot of resilience’ to oil price shock, says IMF as it welcomes stronger statistical frameworkAcknowledging India's strength in weathering increased energy prices, the International Monetary Fund has praised the country's economic st...
11 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
IMF says India remains growth engine for world, monitoring impact of higher oil pricesIndia's economy stands out as a powerhouse of global growth, as noted by the IMF. The second quarter showcased an impressive 7.8% growth, s...
11 Sep, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
IMF welcomes India's efforts to modernise statistical frameworkThe IMF welcomes India's statistical framework modernization efforts. New industrial production and producer price indexes will improve GDP...
11 Sep, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
IMF say global growth on track to reach 3% in 2026, but risks remain highThe global economy has weathered the energy shock better than feared. Economic output is still expected to expand by about three percent in...
10 Sep, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
FM Nirmala Sitharaman, IMF deputy MD discuss growth, economic shiftsThe discussions covered India-IMF relations, the country's evolving growth trajectory, and the implications of shifts in the global economi...
08 Sep, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman and IMF Deputy MD Nigel Clarke discuss India's economic outlook and global growthFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met with IMF Deputy Managing Director Nigel Clarke on Monday. They reviewed India-IMF relations and ack...
07 Sep, 2026, 07.06 PM IST