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India’s economy grew 66% in last decade: PM Modi at post-Budget webinar
PM Modi announced India's economy grew 66% in a decade, aiming for a $5 trillion economy, while focusing on education, skills, and healthcare advancements.
Published on Mar 06, 2025 06:52 AM IST
Abhishek Angad, New Delhi
Argentina's Milei praises Trump plan for reciprocal tariffs
Argentina's Milei praises Trump plan for reciprocal tariffs
Published on Feb 23, 2025 05:13 AM IST
AFP |
Horst Koehler, German ex-president and IMF chief, dead at 81
Horst Koehler, German ex-president and IMF chief, dead at 81
Published on Feb 01, 2025 08:05 PM IST
AFP |
Cash-strapped Pakistan won't impose more taxes this year: Report
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is facing public criticism for raising taxes and energy costs to meet the conditions of the IMF loan package
Published on Nov 18, 2024 04:48 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Abhyjith K. Ashokan
What US elections mean for India’s energy security
Whether a pro-fossil fuel Trump or clean-energy focussed Harris wins the US elections, India has the opportunity to gain from either scenario
Published on Nov 02, 2024 07:26 PM IST
Pakistan's bid to privatise debt-ridden airline gets offer of just $36 million
Pakistan International Airlines has around 7,100 employees, with over 2,400 working on a daily wage basis
Published on Nov 01, 2024 07:00 PM IST
Pakistan aims to privatize flag carrier in November: Finance Minister
Pakistan aims to privatize flag carrier in November: Finance Minister
Published on Oct 24, 2024 06:06 AM IST
AFP |
Russia calls on BRICS partners to create alternative to IMF
BRICS-RUSSIA/IMF (CORRECTED):CORRECTED-Russia calls on BRICS partners to create alternative to IMF
Published on Oct 14, 2024 07:17 PM IST
Reuters |
Pakistan economy grows faster than expected buoyed by IMF loan, lower rates
Pakistan's economy grew 3.07% last quarter, surpassing forecasts due to IMF funds and lower interest rates.
Published on Oct 01, 2024 10:13 AM IST
Bloomberg |
Rajnath Singh says ‘India would’ve given larger bailout package to Pakistan if…'
Rajnath Singh said Centre gives money to Jammu and Kashmir for development while Pakistan has been misusing financial aid for a long time
Updated on Sep 29, 2024 04:12 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Aryan Prakash
Twists and turns in a pipeline
This article is authored by Tara Kartha, director (R&A), Centre for Land Warfare Studies, New Delhi.
Published on Sep 11, 2024 03:04 PM IST
Sri Lanka's key inflation rate falls to 0.5% in August
SRI LANKA-ECONOMY/INFLATION (UPDATE 1):UPDATE 1-Sri Lanka's key inflation rate falls to 0.5% in August
Published on Aug 30, 2024 05:25 PM IST
Reuters |
Egypt hikes electricity prices for households by up to 50%: Report
The latest hike was due to take effect earlier in the summer but was delayed as the country grappled with power shortages.
Published on Aug 20, 2024 12:54 AM IST
Reuters |
IMF approves $71 million for junta-led Niger
IMF approves $71 million for junta-led Niger
Published on Jul 18, 2024 02:01 AM IST
AFP |
IMF raises India’s FY25 growth forecast upward to 7%
IMF raises India's growth forecast for FY25 to 7 per cent, expects 6.5 per cent growth in FY26.
Updated on Jul 16, 2024 07:33 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Mallika Soni
RBI's balance sheet size is now 2.5 times the size of Pakistan's GDP
On the Indian economy, RBI said that the outlook remains bright owing to sustained strengthening of macroeconomic fundamentals.
Updated on May 30, 2024 01:19 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Mallika Soni
IMF raises China's 2024 growth forecast to 5%
China should continue with economic reforms to boost productivity, level the playing field among all types of firms, IMF said.
Published on May 29, 2024 08:29 AM IST
Reuters |
Pakistan seeks 24th 'longer and larger' bailout programme from IMF
Pakistan is seeking a USD 6 billion to USD 8 billion bailout package from the global lender for three to four years, to deal with its financial crisis,
Published on May 18, 2024 02:56 PM IST
ANI |
Brazil urges additional aid after $10 Billion plan to combat floods
The Brazilian government is weighing additional measures to help combat the fallout from historic floods in the state of Rio Grande do Sul.
Published on May 17, 2024 12:21 AM IST
Bloomberg |
‘Artificial intelligence hitting labour forces like a tsunami’: IMF chief
Artificial intelligence is likely to impact 60% of jobs in advanced economies and 40% of jobs around the world in the next two years, Georgieva said.
Published on May 14, 2024 01:45 AM IST
Reuters |
IMF says its mission will visit Pakistan this month to discuss new loan
PAKISTAN-ECONOMY/IMF:IMF says its mission will visit Pakistan this month to discuss new loan
Updated on May 05, 2024 06:31 PM IST
Reuters |
IMF approves final $1.1 billion tranche for Pakistan's bailout package
Islamabad is seeking a new, larger long-term Extended Fund Facility (EFF) agreement with the fund after the current standby arrangement expires this month.
Published on Apr 30, 2024 05:56 AM IST
Reuters |
Saudi Arabia Needs Oil Price Near $100, IMF Says
Saudi Arabia will need a higher oil price than previously thought this year as the OPEC leader spearheads the group’s production cuts, according to the International Monetary Fund.
Published on Apr 19, 2024 11:22 AM IST
Bloomberg |
IMF chief urges attention to war-ravaged Yemen, Sudan
IMF chief urges attention to war-ravaged Yemen, Sudan
Published on Apr 18, 2024 10:22 PM IST
AFP |
IMF ready to support Sri Lanka's discussions with bondholders
Sri Lanka will consult with the IMF to assess if the latest proposals discussed with bondholders were within the parameters of its bailout program.
Published on Apr 18, 2024 11:04 AM IST
Reuters |
India is 'one of the strong performers': IMF
With this, India continues to be the fastest growing economies of the world and ahead of China’s growth projection of 4.6 per cent during the same period.
Published on Apr 17, 2024 02:18 AM IST
PTI |
IMF changes lending rules to speed up debt restructuring
The board on April 9 approved reforms in five policy areas “which should ensure a smoother and speedier process in the future”, the fund said in a statement.
Updated on Apr 17, 2024 02:12 AM IST
Bloomberg |
IMF projects India's 2024 growth at 6.8%, remains fastest-growing major economy
IMF raises India's growth forecast to 6.8 per cent, citing strong domestic demand and young workforce.
Updated on Apr 16, 2024 07:45 PM IST
All eyes on Spring Meetings this week as climate crisis intensifies
UN Climate Chief Simon Stiell emphasised last week that the World Bank’s Spring Meetings, from April 17-19, will be crucial in addressing significant gaps in climate finance
Updated on Apr 15, 2024 06:12 AM IST
Jayashree Nandi, New Delhi
IMF Sees Growth Edging Higher But Still Warns of ‘Tepid Twenties’
The International Monetary Fund hinted it will nudge its global growth forecasts slightly higher, while warning that the world economy still risks a “Tepid Twenties” this decade if inflation and debt challenges aren’t addressed.
Published on Apr 11, 2024 09:14 PM IST
Bloomberg |