IMF lowers India’s FY27 growth outlook, retains status as fastest-growing economyThe IMF projects India's FY27 growth at 6.4 percent, remaining a leading global economy. Strong private consumption and services activity s...
08 Jul, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
IMF appoints ex-Fed economist Silvana Tenreyro as chief economist, head of researchThe International Monetary Fund appointed Silvana Tenreyro as its next chief economist. She will assume the role of economic counselor and ...
08 Jul, 2026, 08.31 AM IST
Middle class, aspirational consumers to drive 93% of India's spending by 2036: SitharamanIndia's middle class is poised to fuel significant economic expansion, with 93% of all spending expected to originate from this segment by ...
05 Jul, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
Digital India to power India's growth story with AI, chips and DPI: MeitYIndia is poised for a digital leap, with AI, semiconductors, and indigenous manufacturing set to drive economic growth. Building on a decad...
30 Jun, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
Sri Lanka reduces fuel prices after Middle East ceasefireSri Lanka on Tuesday cut fuel prices by up to six percent, the first such move since the Middle East war triggered a surge in energy prices...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
NRI Talk| For a Rs 50 crore NRI portfolio, structure matters as much as stock selection: Tarun BiraniNRIs view India with cautious optimism, recognizing its long-term growth potential despite recent market flatness and rupee depreciation. D...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
Venezuela to tap IMF reserve assets for quake reconstruction, Bloomberg News reportsVenezuela is planning to utilize $200 million from its $4.5 billion IMF Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) to fund reconstruction efforts follow...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
IMF says it will take time for energy, commodity prices to normalize after US-Iran dealThe IMF notes a decline in energy and commodity prices following a ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz, though full normalization will take t...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
US President Donald Trump's Iran war weighs on G7 economies, but don't expect hard talk in FranceGlobal economic leaders gather in France amid rising inflation and oil prices. A recent deal between the U.S. and Iran offers optimism, but...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Ukraine aims to align banks, insurers with EU rules by 2028, central banker saysUkraine is fast-tracking financial reforms to align its banking and insurance sectors with EU standards by 2028, despite ongoing war. Gover...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
FM Nirmala Sitharaman targets Rahul Gandhi, says India's growth story belies Opposition's doom predictionsResponding to Rahul Gandhi's criticisms, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman confidently proclaimed India as the fastest-growing major econ...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
'India more diversified:' Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey comments on Taiwan's market ascentSEBI chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey emphasized India remains a diversified market despite Taiwan overtaking its market value. Driven by TSMC and ...
26 May, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
Pakistan plans oil reserves, storage push as Hormuz constraints expose vulnerabilitiesPakistan is proposing a bonded storage plan to boost its energy security by allowing international suppliers to hold petroleum stocks. The ...
26 May, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
Sri Lanka jolts markets with outsized 100-bp rate hike to counter Gulf crisisSri Lanka's central bank enacted a significant 100 basis point policy rate hike, its largest in four years, to combat rising inflation and ...
26 May, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
'We help to de-risk the international economy': EAM Jaishankar highlights India's 17% contribution to global growthDuring his Caribbean tour, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted India's role in "de-risking" the global economy. IMF data sup...
08 May, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
IMF warns of 'inevitable' AI-powered threats to global financial systemThe International Monetary Fund has issued a stark warning about advanced artificial intelligence tools powering cyberattacks. These attack...
07 May, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
Petrol-diesel price hike coming soon? Why IMF says it mustSpeculation mounts over potential petrol and diesel price hikes as assembly elections conclude, despite government assurances. The IMF urge...
06 May, 2026, 01.49 PM IST