Why does Pakistan keep getting IMF bailouts despite terrorism allegations? Gita Gopinath explainsWhy does the IMF continue to bail out Pakistan despite its repeated borrowing history and terrorism-related allegations? Former IMF deputy ...
09 Nov, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
RBI flags rising inflation risks from West Asia conflict, El Nino despite resilient Indian economyIndia's external sector shows resilience due to a narrowing trade gap and comfortable foreign exchange reserves. Inflationary pressures hav...
23 Oct, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
Ex-IMF Director KV Subramanian dismisses Pakistan's global financial leadership claimKrishnamurthy V Subramanian has criticized Pakistan's claim of returning to global financial leadership. He clarified that the IMF and Worl...
18 Oct, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
‘For global trade’s sake, hope our US deal is inked soon’: FM Nirmala SitharamanNirmala Sitharaman expressed optimism regarding the speedy conclusion of the India-US trade agreement during her recent interaction. She hi...
17 Oct, 2026, 05.00 AM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman pitches for public, private capital to build financially sustainable citiesFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the importance of creating sustainably investable cities in India. She proposed a combinati...
16 Oct, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
Pakistan to chair IMF, World Bank boards next year for first time since 1953Islamabad has been named the incoming chair of the IMF and World Bank Group for 2027. This marks the first time since 1953 that Pakistan wi...
16 Oct, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
Bangladesh seeks USD 4.5 billion IMF loanBangladesh is currently in talks with the IMF for a USD 4.5 billion loan package to boost its economy. Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud ...
16 Oct, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
IMF stands ready to support Sri Lanka as economy improves, debt restructuring nears completionThe International Monetary Fund has expressed readiness to support Sri Lanka in its economic recovery efforts. Sri Lanka's macroeconomic si...
15 Oct, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
IMF applauds India’s GDP data revamp, says currency pain is no sign of failure as country entered energy shock with strong fundamentalsThe International Monetary Fund has raised India's growth forecast to 7% for this year and next. India is seen as having strong fundamental...
15 Oct, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
Bessent urges World Bank to end restrictions on upstream oil, gas financingUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged the World Bank to ease restrictions on oil and gas financing, support deep-sea mining, and reform...
15 Oct, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
IMF chief urges US and wealthy nations to rein in debt to ease global economic pressureThe International Monetary Fund emphasized the urgent need to address rising global debt impacting low-income countries. IMF Managing Direc...
15 Oct, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
No magic fix: IMF chief warns growth cannot solve America's $40 trillion debtThe head of the International Monetary Fund highlights the urgent need to address global debt levels. Rising interest rates and inflation h...
15 Oct, 2026, 06.47 AM IST
Policymakers take on energy shock, rising debt at IMF-World Bank meetingsFinance ministers and central bankers will meet in Bangkok to discuss challenges affecting the global economy this week. The key concerns i...
12 Oct, 2026, 07.49 AM IST
IMF reaches staff-level deal with Sri Lanka for $345 million in financingThe International Monetary Fund has agreed to a $345 million financing deal with Sri Lanka. This deal is contingent upon the upcoming 2027 ...
05 Oct, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
Developing countries hit by overlapping crises, UNDP chief warnsRising energy costs and El Nino conditions are challenging developing countries facing financial distress. Governments are struggling to ma...
02 Oct, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
India's commercial vehicle market just had its best year in seven. Then the June quarter arrived, and margins fellThere is, at this point, an apparent contradiction at work in the Indian commercial vehicles space. One: FY 2026 was the best of the last s...
01 Oct, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
Pakistan to seek bigger China swap line as $30 billion facility nears renewalPakistan plans to request an increased swap line with China upon its 2027 expiration. The nation anticipates a U.S. response regarding a pr...
17 Sep, 2026, 02.31 PM IST