International Monetary Fund
Low-income economies told to diversify to sustain growth
15 Apr 2016
Resilient and inclusive growth remains key to development of low-income countries and for this it is necessary that infrastructure gaps are closed, while maintaining debt sustainability’
Fed turned more accommodative under Yellen, says Rajan
15 Apr 2016
The RBI governor said the current shift in the Fed policy allows the emerging markets more room to address issues like currency volatility and declining commodity prices
India remains a bright spot as global recovery slows: IMF
13 Apr 2016
IMF has suggested structural, fiscal, monetary measures to offset the effects of financial risks, geopolitical shocks and political discord to global recovery, even as it lowered global growth forecast to 3.2% in 2016
World Bank needs to change with global economy: Modi
12 Mar 2016
India does not follow “beggar thy neighbour” macro-economic policies or try to gain in trade at the expense of its partners, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at a conference
IMF gives Lagarde a second term as managing director
11 Feb 2016
Lagarde, 60, is still facing legal troubles in France, in relation to a settlement the French government reached with businessman Bernard Tapie during her time as finance minister, which could still complicate her future as managing director
IMF reforms boost voting rights of India, other emerging countries
28 Jan 2016
With the 2010 IMF quota and governance reforms coming into effect, India China, Brazil and Russia are now among the 10 largest members of the Fund, with greater say in governance
Chinese yuan to join IMF reserve currency basket
01 Dec 2015
More than anything, the move by the International Monetary Fund is seen as symbolic of the new world economic order and China’s growing clout
India names Sudhir Gokarn for IMF post
13 Nov 2015
RBI's Rajan slams IMF for backing manipulative monetary policies
19 Oct 2015
Central banks have no mandate for formulating monetary policies for the world, but IMF does spillover studies that suggest which policies are good for a country and therefore good for the world, he said
IMF urges India to launch next phase of reforms
10 Oct 2015
Paring its growth forecast for India from 7.5 per cent to 7.3 per cent, the IMF has said reforms need to be speedier in a range of sectors
China’s economy transitioning to a slower but steady growth path: IMF
17 Aug 2015
In its annual assessment of the Chinese economy, the IMF urges the government to push forward with structural reforms and accept lower growth in the short term to secure sustainable and stable growth in the long run
Obama adviser Maurice Obstfeld takes over as IMF’s new chief economist
21 Jul 2015
Maurice Obstfeld is known around the globe for his work on international economics and is considered one of the most influential macroeconomists
IMF slams eurozone bailout deal to Greece
15 Jul 2015
Greece defaults on IMF debt; set to reject EU bailout terms
30 Jun 2015
The Greek government on Tuesday held on to its anti-austerity platform even as European leaders pleaded with Greek voters to back the highly disputed bailout proposals in a crunch referendum or face leaving the euro
Banks in India fail to pass on RBI rate changes: IMF study
29 Jun 2015
Banks in India are faster in effecting a hike in lending rates, but a rise in their deposit rates is not so quick, emphasises an IMF Working Paper
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