International Monetary Fund

Multilateral Response Is Critical To Overcome Pandemic In India, Globally: IMF

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday May 7, 2021

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Thursday that a multilateral response is critical to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic in India and globally as it hailed recent announcements by several countries to provide immediate support to India.

IMF To Revisit Growth Forecast For India Amid Surge In COVID-19 Cases

Business | Reuters | Thursday May 6, 2021

International Monetary Fund said the recent upsurge in COVID cases in India posed downside risks to the Fund's April forecast for 12.5 per cent growth in the country's economic output

At 13%, Economist Intelligence Unit Pegs India's Growth In 2021 Higher Than IMF

Business | Edited by Nikita Prasad | Tuesday April 13, 2021

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has pegged India's economic growth for the year 2021 at 13 per cent, higher than the growth forecast by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Innovative India Must Capture All Segments Of Financial Market To Fuel Growth: IMF

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday April 12, 2021

India is on the right track and is innovating on the policy side, including on digital identity and payments, but it also needs to capture all the segments of the financial market and institutions to make sure that every piece fits together like a pu

Recovery Underway After Worst Global Recession since World War II: IMF Chief

World News | Press Trust of India | Thursday April 8, 2021

A day after the International Monetary Fund forecast a global growth of six per cent for this year, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has said that after the worst global recession since the Second World War, the recovery is underway.

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.

Global Recovery Synchronous Between Advanced, Emerging Economies: IMF

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

The global recovery is expected to be asynchronous and divergent between advanced and emerging market economies, the IMF said on Tuesday.

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.

IMF Projects Stronger 2021 Global Economic Growth Amid Pandemic Rebound

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday April 6, 2021

Accelerated vaccinations and a flood of government spending, especially in the United States, have boosted the outlook for the global economy, but more must be done to prevent permanent scars, the IMF said Tuesday.

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...

IMF To Disburse $500 Million After Agreement With Cash-Strapped Pak

World News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 16, 2021

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and cash-strapped Pakistan on Tuesday reached an agreement over reforms paving the way for imbursement of $500 million as part of revival of a stalled bailout programme, the finance ministry said.

Before Coup, IMF Sent Myanmar $350 Million, Refund A Concern

World News | Reuters | Wednesday February 3, 2021

The International Monetary Fund last week sent $350 million in cash to the Myanmar government, part of a no-strings-attached emergency aid package to help the country battle the coronavirus pandemic.

Global Debt Projected To Touch Almost 100% In 2021 Amid COVID-19 Crisis: IMF

Business | Press Trust of India | Thursday January 28, 2021

In its latest fiscal monitor update, the International Monetary Fund said that the global public debt is estimated to touch 98 per cent of GDP at the end of 2020

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

At 11.5%, India To Be Fastest Growing Economy In FY22, Says IMF

Business | Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 26, 2021

Revising its figures, the International Monetary Fund said that in 2020, the Indian economy is estimated to have contracted by eight per cent