IMF sees India bucking global slowdown, raises 2026 growth forecast to 7%IMF has increased India's growth forecast for 2026 due to stronger-than-expected economic momentum. Resilient domestic demand and robust se...
IMF raises India’s FY27 growth forecast to 7%The International Monetary Fund has increased India's economic growth projections for FY27 and FY28 to 7%. This adjustment reflects resilie...
Productivity gains from AI could help offset Asia's ageing population problem, IMF saysArtificial intelligence stands as a promising solution to counterbalance the issues arising from decreasing workforces across Asia. The Int...
Pakistan sees growth above 4%, looks to raise more than $1 billion from privatisationThe outlook for Pakistan's economy appears optimistic, with anticipated growth rates of over 4% this fiscal year, spurred by strategic gove...
World Bank in talks with 30-40 countries over aid to tackle Middle East energy shockThe World Bank is in talks with numerous countries to address energy price increases stemming from the Middle East crisis. While the global...
Rich countries on the debt frontline: How the Iran war is shifting world's risk map by squeezing America, Europe and JapanThe International Monetary Fund confronts increased borrowing costs and record debt levels among developed countries. As inflation rises, g...
IMF chief warns energy shock, growing debt and AI risks threaten global growthIMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned that high energy prices, record public debt and the AI investment boom are fuelling inflation and thr...
Fitch upgrades Sri Lanka's rating to 'B-'Fitch Ratings upgraded Sri Lanka’s long-term foreign-currency default rating to ‘B-’ from ‘CCC+’ and maintained a stable outlook, citing ma...
Moody’s raises India FY27 growth forecast to 7% from 6% on resilient economy, stronger investmentMoody's has raised India's GDP growth forecast to seven percent for 2026-27. Strong private consumption and robust investment are driving t...
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 ...
BRICS 2026: Global South must now shape, not merely follow, rules, says PM ModiPrime Minister Modi advocated for global governance reform, transforming privilege into partnership. He proposed a Seafarers Emergency Supp...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...