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Thursday, April 30, 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

Eight journalists, four states and 1 UT—how ThePrint covered 2026 Assembly elections

As I read through the reports by these journalists, it became clear that ThePrint’s coverage was more about depth than breadth.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.