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Thursday, April 9, 2026
TopicDebt crisis

Topic: debt crisis

Circular finance can solve the climate action funding problem. And India can lead the way

One reason climate finance remains stuck is that it is treated apart from fiscal policy. Yet, the two are inseparable.

State Bank of Pakistan ex-governor has a warning for those coming to power

The prospects of the economy generating the resources to discharge the obligations that must be defrayed soon do not look good. It could transmute into a declaration of default.

Takeaways from Global South Summit: Avoiding debt traps, push for stronger voice in global governance

Around 130 countries attended virtual 'Voice of Global South Summit' Friday. People-centric development finance, inclusive and sustainable energy transition also among takeaways.

Countries in stronger position should help others with debt woes, says IMF chief

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva also added that such assistance would be particularly important against the backdrop of high interest rates and currency depreciation.

Debt-ridden countries can ease fiscal troubles with a greener economy—in 4 simple ways

Green debt swaps are one way to link the debt crisis with environmental concerns.

Sri Lanka faces tough choice between food security and debt repayments

Hoarding is now prevalent on a global scale, with top producers stopping exports and perpetuating a cycle of inflation and hunger.

World’s $300 trillion in debt. Here’s what it means for services like health, education

To meet debt payments, at least 100 countries will have to reduce spending on essential services, the IMF estimates.

Disease, debt and extreme weather — here are some of the world’s biggest threats in 2021

The global economy will have to face the knock-on effects of the Covid crisis, while geopolitical stability will be critically fragile over the next 5-10 years.

Is this a doom loop, Raghuram Rajan asks as economists see more global inequality after Covid

While global growth is widely expected to strengthen as more people are vaccinated, top economists say pandemic has exposed the depth of inequality.

Banks have not signed a single agreement for RBI’s debt recast scheme for high value loans

Tepid response to the debt recast scheme is being seen because there is lack of awareness and reluctance by banks, say bankers.

On Camera

A stronger Iran has emerged from the rubble. US learned the lesson 40 days late

The US and Israel’s assassinations of Iranian leadership ended up bestowing martyrdom on those killed. Shias saw the deaths as a continuity of martyrdom from the Battle of Karbala.

Data centre gold rush risks blackouts, central electricity body warns states against tripping grids

India’s fast-growing data centre sector may strain state electricity networks; Central Electricity Authority has urged Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu to boost capacity.

Theaterisation proposal to be shared with defence ministry in a week or so—CDS Gen Anil Chauhan

Theaterisation, which aims to divide the forces into three theatres with specific areas of responsibility, will become the single most far-reaching reform that the Indian military has witnessed since independence.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.