International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Important for Indian govt to heed RBI's message on financial stability, says IMF Chief Economist
Mon, Dec 10, 2018
It is important for the Indian government to heed the RBI's message on financial stability, IMF's Chief Economist Maurice Obstfeld said Sunday, amidst reports of friction between the central bank and the Finance Ministry.
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Structural reforms helping India absorb global shocks, official says
Mon, Oct 15, 2018
Addressing the annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Bali on Saturday, Economic Affairs Secretary S.C. Garg expressed hope that prudent policy measures being undertaken in India would also help it contain the stress triggered by the high oil prices.
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'India would also be adversely affected by a slowdown in global trade'
Wed, Sep 26, 2018
International Monetary Fund (IMF) hints that rising global trade tensions could have a negative impact on growth by creating uncertainty and thereby dampening investment, including foreign direct investment (FDI). However, IMF observes that a slowdown in global trade and lower oil prices could obviate the need to further rate hikes in India.
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FPIs continue bullish stance on India, infuse Rs 5,100-cr in Aug
Sun, Sep 02, 2018
According to the latest depository data, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) pumped in a net sum of Rs 1,775 crore into equities in August and a net amount of Rs 3,414 crore into the debt market, taking the total to Rs 5,189 crore.
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Germany to trump Japan again with world''s largest current account surplus: Ifo
Mon, Aug 20, 2018
The International Monetary Fund and the European Commission have for years urged Germany to do more to lift domestic demand and imports as a way to reduce global economic imbalances and stimulate growth elsewhere. Since his election, U.S. President Donald Trump has also criticised Germany`s export strength.
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More RBI rate hikes on way? Will IMF get what it wants?
Thu, Aug 09, 2018
With demand recovering and rising oil prices, medium-term headline inflation has risen to 4.9 per cent in May 2018, above the mid-point of the RBI's headline inflation target band, said the Washington-headquartered multilateral lending agency.
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Proud moment! 'This elephant has started to run'
Thu, Aug 09, 2018
In its annual assessment of the Indian economy, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) sees all engines of growth – investment, consumption and exports – revving up and charging towards a 7.3% growth this fiscal despite the shadows of trade war and firm global crude prices looming large.
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