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IMF Recognizes UPI as Top Global Payment System

Dec 9, 2025

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By CitiTimes Editorial Desk New Delhi, India, December 9, 2025 — The Ministry of Finance, Government of India, has informed the Lok Sabha that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has officially recognised India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) as the world’s largest real-time retail payment system by transaction volume, marking a watershed moment for India’s digital…
IMF Report: India’s Resilient Economy in 2025

Nov 28, 2025

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IMF Praises India’s “Strong, Resilient” Economy By CitiTimes Editorial Desk Washington, DC, November 28, 2025 The IMF’s latest review, published on November 26, 2025, highlights India’s robust growth, progress on labour reforms, and the global risks ahead — a simple breakdown of what it means for policymakers, investors, and citizens. What is an IMF Article…
IMF Strategies for a Changing World

Oct 23, 2025

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Building Resilience in an Uncertain World: IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva at the 2025 IMF & World Bank Annual Meetings Washington, DC, October 21, 2025 — On October 17, 2025, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva delivered her speech at the Annual Meetings Plenary. In an era increasingly characterized by unpredictable fluctuations, the leading official of…
RBI Governor Malhotra: A Confident Outlook for India

Oct 16, 2025

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RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra at the IMF Annual Meetings: India’s Resilient Position in an Uncertain World When central bankers and finance ministers gather in Washington, D.C., each October for the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, the world pays close attention. These meetings involve more than just charts, forecasts,…
IMF Raises India’s GDP Growth Forecast to 6.6% for 2025-2026

Oct 14, 2025

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its Global Financial Stability Report The IMF has raised its forecast for India’s GDP growth to 6.6% for the fiscal year 2025-2026. Washington, DC, October 14, 2025 — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised India’s GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal year to 6.6 percent, up…
RBI Governor to Feature at IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings 2025

Oct 14, 2025

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Governor of the Reserve Bank of India to Speak at “Governor Talks” During the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings. On October 15, 2025, the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India will prominently feature in the prestigious “Governor Talks” session during the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank…
India’s Role in Global Growth Highlighted at 2025 IMF Meetings

Oct 9, 2025

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Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the IMF, delivered the opening speech for the 2025 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings on October 8, 2025. ENLARGE THE ABOVE PHOTO Kristalina Georgieva delivered her opening speech at the 2025 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings, focusing on global economic resilience, debt sustainability, and the urgent need for multilateral cooperation to…
IMF Forecast: India to Achieve 6.4% Growth Rate in Upcoming Years

Aug 5, 2025

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The IMF projects that India will achieve a robust growth rate of 6.4% in both 2025 and 2026, driven by strong economic reforms that ensure stability. WASHINGTON, DC, August 5, 2025 — India is set to achieve a robust growth rate of 6.4 percent in the fiscal years 2025 and 2026. This impressive trajectory is…
Tariffs, Trade, and Growth: Insights from IMF’s Latest Forecast

Jul 31, 2025

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The IMF has released its World Economic Outlook Update for July 2025. Washington, DC, July 29, 2025 — Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, Economic Counsellor and Director of the Research Department at the IMF, made the following remarks on the July 2025 IMF World Economic Outlook Update. According to the IMF, the global economy is facing a tenuous…
IMF’s Gita Gopinath Returns to Harvard as Economics Professor

Jul 23, 2025

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Washington, DC, July 22, 2025 — Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), announced today that Gita Gopinath, First Deputy Managing Director, will leave the Fund at the end of August to return to Harvard University. There, she will assume the role of inaugural Gregory and Ania Coffey Professor of Economics in…
IMF Says India is 4th Largest Economy: What It Means for Chandigarh

May 26, 2025

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Enlarge this Photo. Chandigarh, India, May 26, 2025 — Mr. Gulab Chand Kataria, the Governor of Punjab and Administrator of the Union Territory of Chandigarh participated in the 10th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a meeting with Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors…
IMF Spring Meetings 2025: Global Financial Stability at Stake

Apr 28, 2025

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The International Monetary and Finance Committee (IMFC) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) met in Washington, DC. Washington, DC, April 28, 2025 — The International Monetary and Finance Committee (IMFC) of the IMF acknowledged significant uncertainty in trade and finance. However, they commended the co-operation among member countries on various agenda items during the Spring…
IMF April 2025 Report: Global Financial Stability at Risk

Apr 23, 2025

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The IMF has released its April 2025 Global Financial Stability Report. Washington, DC, April 22, 2025 — According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), global banking and financial markets are currently experiencing low volatility as central banks have begun to ease interest rates after successfully aligning inflation levels with their targeted objectives. However, the IMF…
IMF’s Kristalina Georgieva Warns on US Tariffs Impact

Apr 8, 2025

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Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has issued a statement addressing the recent announcement of tariffs by the United States. Washington, DC, April 7, 2025 — The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has released the following statement in response to the recent announcement of tariffs by…
IMF Forecast: Global Growth at 3.3% Amid Inflation Decline

Jan 18, 2025

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Global growth remains steady but below historical averages, according to the IMF’s latest forecast, released on Friday, January 17, in Washington, DC. Washington, DC, January 17, 2025 — Inflation is gradually aligning with the targets set by central banks, while economic growth remains stable at 3.3%. Nonetheless, the International Monetary Fund has indicated that risks…
India’s Finance Minister Visits NY and DC for IMF Meetings

Oct 26, 2024

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India’s Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, is in Washington, D.C., to attend the 2024 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund. On her way to Washington, she visited New York and Pennsylvania. Photo: IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva poses for a photo with several notable leaders at the IMFC Breakfast during…
IMF Warns of Low Growth Amid High Debt Risks

Oct 25, 2024

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The global economy may face a cycle of low growth and high debt, warns the IMF Managing Director. Photo: Debate on the Global Economy. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva; CNBC’s Sara Eisen; President of the Deutsche Bundesbank Joachim Nagel; Minister of Economy and Finance of Morocco Nadia Fettahand; Prime Minister of Poland, Mateusz Morawiecki; and…
IMF October 2024 Economic Outlook: Key Highlights

Oct 22, 2024

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IMF October 2024 World Economic Outlook Highlights. Washington, DC, October 22, 2024 —The outlook for global economic growth has shown improvement; however, medium-term challenges persist. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reported this assessment in its latest forecast, published on Tuesday, October 22, in Washington, DC. Photo: Flags representing the 191 member countries line the stairs…
2024 IMF Annual Meetings: Key Insights from Kristalina Georgieva

Oct 19, 2024

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Washington, D.C., October 18, 2024 — In anticipation of the 2024 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group in Washington, D.C., Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva delivered a speech outlining the global economic outlook and key policy priorities. Georgieva stated that while the global battle against inflation has essentially been…
IMF World Economic Outlook: July 2024 Update

Jul 16, 2024

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The IMF has released its update on the World Economic Outlook for July 2024. WASHINGTON DC, July 16, 2024 — According to the IMF, global growth is expected to match the forecast from April 2024, at 3.2 percent in 2024 and 3.3 percent in 2025. However, different momentum in economic activity at the start of…