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Evidence Of Normalisation Of India's Economic Activity: IMF's Gita Gopinath

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday April 7, 2021

There is evidence of normalisation of economic activities in India, IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath has said ahead of the annual spring meeting of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.

12.5% Growth Rate For India Likely This Year, Says IMF

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 6, 2021

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday projected an impressive 12.5 per cent growth rate for India in 2021, stronger than that of China, the only major economy to have a positive growth rate last year during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Latest News Highlights: 15,388 New Coronavirus Cases In India

India News | Edited by Nonika Sharma | Tuesday March 9, 2021

New cases of coronavirus infection in India were recorded above 15,000 taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 1,12,44,786, according to the Union Health Ministry data.

Women Affected Disproportionately By Covid Pandemic: IMF's Gita Gopinath

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday March 8, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic threatens to roll back years of hard-won economic and social gains for women and as nations struggle to grow their economies, tapping into the huge potential of women is clearly a "win-win" for both women's empowerment and inclusive global economic growth, Chief Economist of the International Monetary Fund Gita Gopinath said o...

India "Really Stands Out" In Terms Of Vaccine Policy: IMF's Gita Gopinath

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday March 8, 2021

India has been at the forefront in fighting the coronavirus pandemic and "really stands out" in terms of its vaccine policy, Chief Economist of the IMF Gita Gopinath said on Monday, as she hailed the country for playing a very important role during the crisis by manufacturing and shipping the COVID-19 vaccines to several nations.

Budget 2021: Extend Ayushman Bharat Scheme For Pandemic Support, Says IMF

Business | Press Trust of India | Monday February 1, 2021

Budget 2021: IMF's Chief Economist Gita Gopinath has favoured the extension of pandemic support measures, thrust on investment in infrastructure, and divestment path for commercially viable companies

New Farm Laws Have "Potential To Increase Farmers' Income": IMF's Gita Gopinath

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 27, 2021

India's recently-enacted agri laws have the potential to increase farmers' income, but there is a need to provide a social safety net to the vulnerable cultivators, IMF's Chief Economist Gita Gopinath has said.

"Fan" Gita Gopinath Tweets Big B Video, Some Point To His 'Sexist' Remark

India News | Edited by Arun Nair | Friday January 22, 2021

Gita Gopinath, the Chief Economist of the International Monetary Fund, today tweeted a "special" video from TV quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati in which host Amitabh Bachchan praises her during a round with a contestant on the popular game show.

IMF Warns Cutting Government Spending Too Soon Could Derail Recovery

Business | Agence France-Presse | Friday July 10, 2020

The Washington-based crisis lender, which historically has always advocated for governments to restrain spending, is in the unusual position of urging officials to flood their countries with cash.

IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath's Advice For PM Modi On COVID-19 Crisis

India News | Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Thursday June 25, 2020

India will grow at slightly over 1 per cent over 2020 and 2021, Gita Gopinath, chief economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Thursday, as the global agency found that the coronavirus pandemic has caused wider and deeper damage to economic activity than first thought.

IMF Predicts Significantly Deeper Recession For Virus-Hit Global Economy

Business | Eric Martin, Bloomberg | Thursday June 25, 2020

IMF chief economist Gita Gopinath said that the cumulative loss for the world economy this year and next as a result of the recession is expected to reach $12.5 trillion.

IMF Predicts India's Economy To Contract By 4.5% This Year

Business | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 24, 2020

IMF said India is expected to bounce back in 2021 with a robust six per cent growth rate.

World Economy Could Suffer "Significant Scarring" Amid Coronavirus: IMF

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday June 13, 2020

The economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic could inflict "significant scarring" worldwide and the outlook for recovery remains highly uncertain, IMF chief economist Gita Gopinath said Friday.

'India Needs Investment': IMF's Gita Gopinath On Snub To Jeff Bezos

India News | Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Tuesday January 21, 2020

India needs a lot of investment and it is important to encourage it, Gita Gopinath, Chief Economist of the International Monetary Fund or IMF told NDTV on Monday, in reference to the government's cold-shoulder to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos during his visit last week.

"Prepare For Attack On IMF, Gita Gopinath": P Chidambaram's Forecast

India News | Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Tuesday January 21, 2020

Congress leader P Chidambaram on Tuesday said that an attack on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and its Chief Economist Gita Gopinath by government ministers was imminent following the organisation's downward revision of the Indian economy's growth.