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Forex reserves hit new high of $ 427.67 billion

Forex reserves hit new high of $ 427.67 billion

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

The reserves nearing $ 428 billion can take care of imports for almost 10 months, according to market experts.

Brexit: IMF warns of repercussions for global economy

Brexit: IMF warns of repercussions for global economy

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

The IMF has encouraged both the UK and the EU to work collaboratively towards a smooth transition.

Indian economy resilient to external shocks, says IMF

Indian economy resilient to external shocks, says IMF

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

It will take a period of time to recover back to the higher levels that India enjoyed in previous years, IMF director said.

'Only 1 in 4 Indians holds full-time job'

'Only 1 in 4 Indians holds full-time job'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

Workers aged between 15 and 30 years are five times more likely to remain unemployed and twice as likely to be under-employed.

Protesters storm Lanka president's home, swim in Rajapaksa's pool

Protesters storm Lanka president's home, swim in Rajapaksa's pool

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

The President had been moved out of his residence on Friday, in anticipation of Saturday's protests.

IMF representative killed in Kabul

IMF representative killed in Kabul

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

Wabel Abdallah, a 60-year-old Lebanese national, had been leading the IMF's office in the Afghan capital since 2008.

Indian economy to grow at world's fastest pace of 9.2% in FY22

Indian economy to grow at world's fastest pace of 9.2% in FY22

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The Indian economy remains on track to regain its position as the world's fastest-growing major economy after official estimates on Friday put the expansion at a tempered 9.2 per cent this fiscal amid concerns over the impact of a resurgent virus on the fragile recovery. The growth in the gross domestic product (GDP) of 9.2 per cent in April 2021 to March 2022 fiscal (FY 2021-22) given by the National Statistical Office (NSO) in its first advance estimate compares with 9.5 per cent expansion forecast by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) last month. The economy had contracted by 7.3 per cent in the previous financial year.

IMF applauds Modi's reforms, says India is moving in right direction

IMF applauds Modi's reforms, says India is moving in right direction

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

The International Monetary Fund has said it broadly supports the series of economic reforms undertaken by India, which is moving in the right direction.

Time For India to Lend Sri Lanka A Helping Hand

Time For India to Lend Sri Lanka A Helping Hand

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

New Delhi has a chance to rid itself of its image as the bully in the subcontinent by helping a neighbour tackle problems that India, for once, has no role in creating. It should grab the opportunity with both hands, suggests Aditi Phadnis.

World's 10 biggest economies, India at No 3

World's 10 biggest economies, India at No 3

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

The United States continues to remain the world's largest economy.

India  will be among major growth countries in 2013

India will be among major growth countries in 2013

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

IMF has sharply cut its forecast for world growth this year.

Govt not averse to giving Rajan a second term

Govt not averse to giving Rajan a second term

Rediff.com10 May 2016

There is also a lobby within the bureaucracy that wants to see Rajan's influence curtailed

Forex reserves dip by $2.59 bn to $399.66 bn

Forex reserves dip by $2.59 bn to $399.66 bn

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Gold reserves remained unchanged at $20.691 billion.

IMF cuts India's GDP growth forecast to 9.5% for FY22

IMF cuts India's GDP growth forecast to 9.5% for FY22

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday cut its economic growth forecast for India to 9.5 per cent for the fiscal year to March 31, 2022 as the onset of a severe second COVID-19 wave cut into recovery momentum. This forecast for 2021-22 is lower than the 12.5 per cent growth in GDP that IMF had projected in April before the second wave took a grip. For 2022-23, IMF expects economic growth of 8.5 per cent, larger than the 6.9 per cent it had projected in April.

US debt crisis can cause global financial turmoil: IMF

US debt crisis can cause global financial turmoil: IMF

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

The IMF has warned that an imminent debt default by the US due to the government shutdown would result in disruptions in financial markets and could possibly trigger global economic turmoil.

Isolated at anti-terror meet, Pak close to 'dark grey' list

Isolated at anti-terror meet, Pak close to 'dark grey' list

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Pakistan is on the verge of strong action by FATF, given its inadequate performance, whereby it managed to pass in only six of 27 items, an official privy to the development said.

IMF cautions on allowing biz houses into banking

IMF cautions on allowing biz houses into banking

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

The International Monetary Fund has said that it would be prudent to gain sufficient experience by implementing a comprehensive framework before deciding on the entry of 'mixed groups and conglomerates' into commercial banking.

Worsening bank asset poses risk to India: IMF

Worsening bank asset poses risk to India: IMF

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

The areas for improvement include greater de jure independence of regulatory agencies, consolidated supervision of financial conglomerates and reductions in the large exposures and related-party lending limits in banks.

IMF warns of asset bubbles, middle-income trap in Asia

IMF warns of asset bubbles, middle-income trap in Asia

Rediff.com3 May 2013

To avoid it, the economies need to improve govt institutions and liberalise rigid labour markets.

India should gradually reduce fiscal deficit: IMF official

India should gradually reduce fiscal deficit: IMF official

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

Inflation, which has been at high levels, is also a key challenge for the country, Thomas J Richardson, the IMF's Senior Resident Representative in India and Nepal, said in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Economist Surjit S Bhalla appointed as executive director for India at IMF

Economist Surjit S Bhalla appointed as executive director for India at IMF

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Bhalla will succeed former RBI deputy governor Subir Gokarn, who died in the US on July 30 after a brief illness.

26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed gets 10-year jail term

26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed gets 10-year jail term

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Saeed-led JuD is the front organisation for the Lashkar-e-Tayiba which is responsible for carrying out the 2008 Mumbai attack that killed 166 people, including six Americans.

India at 75: 18 biggest moments for Indian markets from 1947 to 1993

India at 75: 18 biggest moments for Indian markets from 1947 to 1993

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

From the enactment of the capital control Act to the recognition of the BSE as a stock exchange and the infamous Harshad Mehta scam, here are the 18 biggest events for stock markets from 1947 to 1993.

IMF punches holes in India's growth revival story

IMF punches holes in India's growth revival story

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

It says RBI may have to continue raising rates; prescribes floating sovereign bonds, going for NRI forex swaps again.

Pak books Hafiz Saeed for terror financing

Pak books Hafiz Saeed for terror financing

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

As per the charges, these proscribed outfits were operating under the guise of charities and were involved in funnelling funds to terror suspects.

IMF cuts India growth estimate to 3.75% in 2013

IMF cuts India growth estimate to 3.75% in 2013

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

The IMF, in its latest World Economic Outlook report, also said India is among the economies that may require more tightening to address inflation pressure.

IMF cuts India growth estimate to 3.75% in 2013

IMF cuts India growth estimate to 3.75% in 2013

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

The IMF, in its latest World Economic Outlook report, also said India is among the economies that may require more tightening to address inflation pressure.

Despite concerns, India to let corporates into banking

Despite concerns, India to let corporates into banking

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

India will soon allow corporate houses to open banks despite misgivings within the RBI.

India's forex kitty continues to swell, crosses $406.7 bn

India's forex kitty continues to swell, crosses $406.7 bn

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

The reserves had touched a life-time high of $426.028 billion in the week to April 13, 2018.

India needs greater financial supervision: IMF

India needs greater financial supervision: IMF

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

The IMF's Financial System Stability Assessment Update said India had improved its supervision and regulations in the 20 years since it started liberalising its economy and that its financial system fared well in the global financial crisis.

Rupee gains; heavy RBI hand seen

Rupee gains; heavy RBI hand seen

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

Raghuram Rajan, a former chief economist at the International Monetary Fund, takes charge at the RBI as the country faces its worst economic crunch since a balance of payments crisis two decades ago.

Raghuram Rajan takes over from Subbarao at RBI

Raghuram Rajan takes over from Subbarao at RBI

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

Raghuram Rajan becomes the 23rd governor of Reserve Bank of India.

20 countries with highest per capita income

20 countries with highest per capita income

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

India lags behind 132 countries in per capita income.

IMF hopeful of implementing quota reforms

IMF hopeful of implementing quota reforms

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

On global imbalances, Lagarde noted that IMF is assessing external imbalances and misalignments through its new External Sector Report.

PHOTOS: Trump walks up to Modi for 'impromptu' chat at G20 Summit

PHOTOS: Trump walks up to Modi for 'impromptu' chat at G20 Summit

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

Arvind Panagariya, sherpa for India at the summit, tweeted about the "interaction".

Raghuram Rajan will be the next RBI governor

Raghuram Rajan will be the next RBI governor

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

India's chief economic adviser, Raghuram Rajan has been appointed as the governor of the Reserve Bank of India.

Lagarde outlines steps to avert future global crisis

Lagarde outlines steps to avert future global crisis

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

Christine Lagarde recently gave a speech in which she outlined steps needed to avoid future global crisis.

Is India planning to take a loan from IMF?

Is India planning to take a loan from IMF?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

A rapidly deteriorating balance of payments may warrant that but the political climate is too risky

Diplomat Venu Rajamony is Pranab's press secretary

Diplomat Venu Rajamony is Pranab's press secretary

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

Venu Rajamony, a career diplomat, has been appointed as press secretary to President Pranab Mukherjee.

Diplomat Venu Rajamony is Pranab's press secretary

Diplomat Venu Rajamony is Pranab's press secretary

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

Venu Rajamony, a career diplomat, has been appointed as press secretary to President Pranab Mukherjee.