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IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) report comes against the background of the war in West Asia, which has roiled global markets and supply chains. (Reuters file)
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India will remain fastest-growing major economy in 2026 and 2027, predicts IMF| India News

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday, marginally increased India’s growth projections for 2026 and 2027, to 6.5% in both years, even as it downgraded…

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IMF raises India FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.5% even as the world stumbles through conflict

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slightly upgraded India’s GDP growth forecast for FY27 to 6.5%, by 0.1 percentage point from its January projection, even…

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From falling U.S. wealth to Indian factory closures, oil shock raises global recession risk

Kevin Kelly is in a tough spot. What he says are unprecedented price increases in the weeks since the United States waged war on Iran…

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MF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva. (Reuters)
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‘Think of the unthinkable and prepare for it’, IMF warns on Iran war impact on global economy| Business News

The International Monetary Fund has warned of inflation risks from an escalating Iran war, as a direct fallout is the surge in crude oil prices….

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Stability, reforms aid India’s rise: Former RBI governor Shaktikanta Das

New Delhi: India’s evolution into a “credible” economic power is rooted in macroeconomic stability, institutional reforms and stronger balance sheets across banks and corporates, former…

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Base year revision lifts GDP estimates, captures structural changes in Indian economy: Experts

India’s latest base year revision of national accounts has led to an upward adjustment in GDP growth estimates for 2025-26, with analysts seeing it as…

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AI Summit: IMF chief Georgieva warns of job risks from AI; sees 0.8% lift to global growth

AI Summit: Artificial intelligence could boost global growth by 0.8 percent, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Friday, noting that India’s…

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Economic Survey 2026: India an oasis of macro stability in a volatile global environment, says CEA

India remains in a sweet spot amid global turmoil, chief economic adviser V Anantha Nageswaran said at a media briefing after the tabling of the…

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FILE PHOTO: Inflation in India is expected to go back to near target levels after a marked decline in 2025 driven by subdued food prices,” the report said. (REUTERS)
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IMF raises India’s FY26 growth forecast to 7.3%| Business News

New Delhi: India will continue to be the world’s fastest growing major economy with projected growth rates of 6.4% each in 2026-27 and 2027-28, the…

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India been a key driver of global growth: IMF spokesperson says as it looks to upgrade growth forecast soon

India has been a key driver of global growth, International Monetary Fund (IMF) spokesperson Julie Kozack noted as the UN agency looks to upgrade its…

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