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Inflation forecast cut to 2.8% as economy shrugs off tariff impact; FY27 growth seen at 6.2%

IMF denies Pakistan ‘grace time’, $1 billion tranche on hold: What it means and what comes next

The setback deepens economic uncertainty and threatens investor confidence in Pakistan at a time when policy credibility is critically low.

Global economy doing better than expected: IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva

Georgieva's remarks came ahead of next week's gathering of finance ministers and central bank governors at the World Bank and the IMF in Washington.

A country on credit: Pakistan’s cup-in-hand model explained as it runs to ADB after China pulls plug on $7 billion rail project

Rather than building financial independence, Islamabad continues to survive on loans. Its dependence on external bailouts is no longer just an economic problem but a geopolitical liability.

Pakistan misses 3 out of 5 IMF targets ahead of review: How it may boost India’s FATF Grey List push

The timing of Pakistan’s underperformance comes amid renewed international scrutiny, particularly by India, which has intensified efforts to bring Pakistan back onto the FATF grey list.

Manufacturing PMI rises to 16-month high of 59.1 in July

July marks second consecutive month with PMI above 58, signalling robust industrial momentum despite global headwinds

With tariff wars raging, why is the IMF suddenly bullish on global growth?

The IMF's upgraded 2025 global growth forecast defies tariff war fears – here’s why optimism persists despite rising protectionism

IMF raises India’s FY26 growth forecast to 6.4%, citing improved global outlook

Revised projection aligns with RBI’s estimate; IMF warns of downside risks from tariffs and geopolitical tensions

Trade war overshadows coronavirus pandemic as major challenge for emerging markets, warns IMF's Gita Gopinath

For low-cost export such as India, Gopinath was of the view that Trump’s aggressive tariffs may shrink growth prospects.

India's $4 Trillion Moment: The rise of a resilient and reformist India

IMF has forecast India’s GDP in FY26 will surpass that of Japan, making it the fourth largest economy in the world. A spokesperson for BJP argues that the journey from the 11th to 4th largest economy over a 12-year period owes much to the policies and execution capacity of the Narendra Modi government

India's business activity rises to 13-month high of 61.2 in May, shows HSBC Composite PMI

The Indian economy is likely to come out stronger compared to others, with IMF expecting only a 0.3 percentage points drop in growth to 6.2 percent compared with 6.5 percent projected earlier

Full-year growth for FY25 seen at 6.3 percent, while FY26 may see 'goldilocks period' to cut rates, says SBI Research

India's provisional growth estimates for the fourth quarter as well as for the full year 2024-25 is due to be released on May 30.

'Official beggars, failed state': Asaduddin Owaisi tears into Pakistan after $1 billion IMF bailout

Owaisi said the international community must recognise Pakistan as a “failed state” and take urgent steps to disarm its nuclear weapons.

IMF clears $1 billion tranche for Pakistan amid India’s objections

The IMF board was scheduled to discuss both the review of the $7 billion program and a new sustainability loan for $1.3 billion over more than two years.

How India’s 200+ missions across the world are turning up diplomatic heat on Pakistan

Over 200 Indian missions across the world have been active since India and Pakistan locked horns, with envoys in major countries giving on-record interviews for maximum impact

India's economy emerged unscathed from Kargil war

The Indian economy grew at 6.8 percent in 1999 against IMF’s prediction of 5.7 percent

ADB not right forum, India to take up Pakistan fund curbs with World Bank, IMF: Official

The IMF’s executive board will meet on May 9 to review financing facilities extended to Pakistan

'Good riddance' – Kerala Congress' 'WhatsApp University' jab at Krishnamurthy Subramanian after IMF ouster

Taking a swipe at the economist, Kerala Congress said “Now Mr. Subramanian can return to WhatsApp University as a full-time faculty.”

Will India raise objections to IMF’s frequent bailouts for Pakistan?

Last year, India reportedly batted for ‘stringent monitoring’ of any emergency funds provided by the IMF to Pakistan, emphasising that such funds should not be redeployed towards defence bills or repayment of loans from other countries.

IMF cuts global growth forecast to 2.8% amid Trump’s tariff turmoil

The IMF's projections, which incorporate some but not all tariff measures introduced this year, see the global economy growing by 2.8 percent this year.

India, US can lift global trade and growth together, says FM Sitharaman

The World Bank (WB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have recognized that India can be the engine to pull the world in just about the 'positive zone', said Finance Minister Sitharaman.

IMF flags geopolitical shocks as threats to global markets

The IMF’s latest Financial Stability Report underscores the growing impact of geopolitical tensions on global asset markets, warning that trade disruptions and policy uncertainty pose systemic risks

Pak PM Shehbaz says country's mineral wealth worth 'trillions of dollars' could end reliance on IMF loans

The prime minister highlighted the mining potential of the country and invited local and foreign investors to invest in Pakistan’s abundant natural resources.

IMF approves loan for Pak to address climate change, frees first tranche of bailout package

The new agreement spans over 28 months under the Climate Resilience and Sustainability Facility which aims to help nations address climate challenges while committing to reforms.

IMF pushes for IFRS 9 adoption to improve credit risk management, says RBI report

The IMF recommends stronger supervision of individual loans, collateral valuation, connected borrower groups, and related-party transactions