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Wednesday, August 27, 2025
TopicDebt crisis

Topic: debt crisis

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.

Why Indian companies are struggling to raise funds when they need them the most

India’s situation is contrary to global markets where junk bond sales are thriving after monetary authorities said they would buy such securities directly.

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India will absorb Trump tariff impact due to its Achilles’ heel

Like China, India remains a big domestic market, which will continue to attract investment, but the US tariffs will make India unattractive for future investments.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

Op Sindoor lesson: IAF chief bats for joint planning & coordination centre in Delhi, not theaterisation

Contrary to claims regarding implementation of theaterisation, ThePrint first reported on 17 June 2021 that it will be delayed. Now, ACM Singh bats for different structure.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.