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Who is KV Subramanian, IMF Executive Director sacked by India?
Krishnamurthy V Subramanian, before his posting at the global financial agency, served as the youngest Chief Economic Advisor in India from 2018 to 2021.
Updated on May 04, 2025 12:24 PM IST
IMF's Indian executive director fired six months before his term ends
Dr Krishnamurthy Subramaniam's services as executive director (India) for the IMF have been terminated as per a government notice.
Updated on May 04, 2025 11:29 AM IST
India looks to undercut Pakistan on world stage
India is working to counter Pakistan's narrative on terrorism at the UN and IMF, seeking global support after a deadly attack in Pahalgam.
Updated on May 03, 2025 04:43 AM IST
Rezaul H Laskar, New Delhi
'PM Modi's leadership is making a difference': Nirmala Sitharaman in US
Nirmala Sitharaman's remarks came as part of her official five-day visit to the United States, which began on April 20.
Published on Apr 21, 2025 11:17 AM IST
ANI |
IMF sees US-China trade grievances, welcomes India tariff cuts
IMF-ECONOMY/TRADE (UPDATE 1):UPDATE 1-IMF sees US-China trade grievances, welcomes India tariff cuts
Updated on Apr 17, 2025 11:53 PM IST
Reuters |
Gita Gopinath, husband Iqbal Dhaliwal host Vishu sadya at US home
On X, Gita Gopinath shared a Vishu celebration photo, hosting a traditional sadya with family and Indian envoy.
Updated on Apr 14, 2025 03:55 PM IST
84% returns! Pakistan stocks attract global investors: ‘Don’t have to stretch…'
Pakistan's stock market has begun attracting global investors once again. Know why.
Updated on Feb 12, 2025 06:07 PM IST
White House band plays Om Jai Jagdish rendition on Diwali, Gita Gopinath reacts
Gita Gopinath posted a video of the White House military band playing ‘Om Jai Jagdish Hare" on the occasion of Diwali.
Published on Oct 31, 2024 12:03 PM IST
Soft landing of global economy is increasingly a possibility: Sitharaman
A soft-landing of the global economy, which has experienced huge stress over the past several years is a possibility, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said
Published on Oct 26, 2024 07:28 AM IST
PTI |
IMF cuts penalty surcharge for world’s most indebted nations like Ukraine, Egypt
IMF's Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the move will lower IMF borrowing costs for members by 36%, or $1.2 billion every year
Published on Oct 12, 2024 01:24 PM IST
Bloomberg |
IMF has a new demand for Pakistan which China will not like at all
IMF urged Pakistan to halt the establishment of industrial zones with investment incentives, potentially hindering efforts to attract Chinese industries.
Published on Oct 11, 2024 11:13 AM IST
Bloomberg |
Pakistan cuts 150,000 government jobs. It's IMF's order
Pakistan plans to cut 150,000 government jobs, close six ministries, and merge two others as part of IMF reforms linked to a USD 7 billion loan.
Published on Sep 30, 2024 08:45 AM IST
IMF approves $7 billion loan as Pakistan faces economic losses
The country is set to go through ‘transitional pain’ as it works on structural reforms in order to revive their economy
Published on Sep 27, 2024 05:58 AM IST
AFP |
HT This Day: September 17, 1992 — India seeks $5 billion loan from IMF
According to IMF’s projections, the current account deficit of India in 1992-93 is expected to rise from US $ 3 billion in 1991-92 to US $ 6 billion as a result of casing of import restrictions
Published on Sep 16, 2024 10:50 AM IST
Nitya Chakravorty
Stocks and currencies muted; Nigeria, Mexico in focus
EMERGING-MARKETS/:EMERGING MARKETS-Stocks and currencies muted; Nigeria, Mexico in focus
Updated on Sep 11, 2024 03:17 PM IST
Reuters |
Revolution over, Dhaka seeks $8 billion from IMF, World Bank and ADB
An IMF team is said to be visiting Dhaka next month to hold talks with the Muhammad Yunus government.
Updated on Aug 29, 2024 01:15 PM IST
Skilled workforce must for a developed India: Gopinath
The India-born economist spoke at a chat session with NK Singh, chairman of the 15th Finance Commission, as part of the ongoing diamond jubilee conference of the prestigious Delhi School of Economics (DSE).
Updated on Aug 18, 2024 07:20 AM IST
India's forex reserves drop by $4.8 billion to $670.11 billion
India's forex reserves fell by $4.8 billion to $670.119 billion for the week ended on August 9
Published on Aug 16, 2024 07:23 PM IST
PTI |
Pakistan has paid over $3.5 billion in interest to IMF in 40 years
The documents presented in the meeting revealed that the interest paid amounts to over ₹1,000 billion in Pakistani currency.
Published on Aug 02, 2024 01:07 PM IST
PTI |
World Bank approves $1 billion in financing for Ethiopia
ETHIOPIA-DEBT/WORLDBANK (UPDATE 1):UPDATE 1-World Bank approves $1 billion in financing for Ethiopia
Published on Jul 31, 2024 12:27 AM IST
Reuters |
Egypt unlocks $820 million in IMF funding after review
The review of Egypt's expanded IMF loan program has been completed, unlocking $820 million in support for an economy emerging from its worst crisis in decades
Published on Jul 30, 2024 03:16 PM IST
Bloomberg |
Ethiopia gets IMF relief after easing forex curbs
Ethiopia gets IMF relief after easing forex curbs
Published on Jul 30, 2024 03:19 AM IST
AFP |
Fitch Upgrades Pakistan Credit Rating on Better External Funding
Fitch Ratings raised Pakistan’s credit rating, citing reduced risks from external funding after it secured a new bailout from the International Monetary Fund
Published on Jul 29, 2024 07:08 PM IST
Bloomberg |
Ethiopia currency slides as central bank eases forex curbs
Ethiopia currency slides as central bank eases forex curbs
Updated on Jul 29, 2024 01:45 PM IST
AFP |
Ukraine reaches preliminary deal with bondholder group on $20 bln debt rework
UKRAINE-CRISIS/DEBT (UPDATE 2):UPDATE 2-Ukraine reaches preliminary deal with bondholder group on $20 bln debt rework
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 01:37 PM IST
Reuters |
From political fog, world growth doubts creep back in: Mike Dolan
GLOBAL-GROWTH/ (COLUMN, GRAPHICS, PIX):COLUMN-From political fog, world growth doubts creep back in: Mike Dolan
Published on Jul 17, 2024 11:32 AM IST
Reuters |
Pakistan to receive yet another loan from the IMF, $7 billion this time
The new IMF programme in Pakistan is to strengthen public finances, reduce inflation, and remove economic distortions to spur private sector growth.
Published on Jul 13, 2024 05:31 PM IST
PTI |
Pak Finance Minister Aurangzeb says new IMF deal to help country’s macroeconomic stability
Pak Finance Minister Aurangzeb says new IMF deal to help country’s macroeconomic stability
Published on Jul 13, 2024 02:42 PM IST
PTI |
Pakistan has met all requirements for IMF bailout deal, finance official says
Pakistan has set challenging revenue targets in its annual budget to help it win approval from the IMF for a loan to stave off another economic meltdown.
Published on Jul 03, 2024 11:55 AM IST
Reuters |
Sri Lanka finalises debt restructure agreement with official creditor committee
Sri Lanka reached a final restructuring agreement for $5.8 billion with its bilateral lenders’ official creditor committee headed by India, Japan, and France.
Published on Jun 26, 2024 09:07 PM IST
PTI |