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Thursday, August 14, 2025
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Topic: IMF

Amid review for last tranche of $3 bn loan, Pakistan indicates interest in longer IMF bailout

Any new agreement will build upon its current stand-by arrangement worth $3 billion. Overall, Pakistan & IMF have signed 14 agreements since 1988.

Russia’s GDP growth shows resilience against Western sanctions. But it only tells half a story

Russia is now the most sanctioned country in the world, with 19,000 sanctions against its different entities and individuals.

40% of global jobs face risks from AI but it’s lower in India, other emerging economies — IMF

Emerging markets such as India may face fewer disruptions from AI compared to advanced economies such as the UK and the US, the report said.

From IMF to rating agencies, Modi govt’s rebuttals are improving. Backed by data & valid arguments

A team of technically-savvy key personnel with diverse skill-sets has allowed govt and RBI to formulate sound arguments in place of the earlier rhetoric-based rebuttals.

IMF reclassifies India’s de facto exchange rate regime from ‘floating’ to ‘stabilised arrangement’

The IMF also projected India’s economy will grow at 6.3% in both the current fiscal year and the next, below the RBI’s forecast of 7% in the current year.

Pakistan stock market growth has beaten India’s by more than a mile, with a spark from IMF

A crucial IMF package, commitment to fiscal discipline & historic corporate profits meant investors in KSE-100 index would’ve earned far higher returns than from investing in Sensex.

World Bank indices need urgent reform, says CEA Nageswaran — ‘should be transparent, less arbitrary’

Chief Economic Advisor to govt of India, V Anantha Nageswaran, says these indices, used to rate investment safety of countries, is created by ‘experts’ who have no presence on the ground.

India remains fastest-growing big economy in FY24 but Israel-Hamas war could hurt govt’s fiscal math

Conflict in the Middle East could upset assumptions & forecasts and, if it escalates, disrupt the oil markets. For India, it could raise worries on inflation, put pressure on the rupee.

Cryptocurrency should not be made legal tender, key regulatory bodies tell G20 nations

International Monetary Fund & Financial Stability Board submit paper with policy recommendations for crypto regulation. G20 leaders expected to discuss it during Delhi summit.

Climate change may increase conflict deaths & impact economy, says IMF

The report found that climate shocks do not cause conflicts, but they worsen existing unrest and exacerbate other underlying fragilities, such as hunger and poverty.

On Camera

India’s land acquisition disputes have a way out. Both Japan and Gujarat have used it

India’s archaic land laws fuel delays, cost overruns and gridlock in everything from highways to housing. Something has to give.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.