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Thursday, October 30, 2025
TopicInternational Monetary Fund

Topic: International Monetary Fund

IMF seeks clarity from Pakistan on $11-billion worth discrepancies in its import data

Pakistan is currently receiving assistance from at least two IMF programmes, one of which was approved right after Operation Sindoor in May.

Congress alleges govt sacked IMF ED Subramanian over ‘impropriety’; Union Bank probes Rs 7.25 cr lapses

The opposition also claimed the public bore the cost for this 'blatant propaganda,' alleging Subramanian justified every economic blunder and flawed policy of the government.

Krishnamurthy Subramanian had 6 months still left in his tenure at IMF. Why did Modi govt recall him

Subramanian's removal as IMF executive director has not come as a surprise to govt insiders, it is learnt. His tenure was to end in November.

IMF suggestions on fiscal, financial, labour reforms amid global risks are notable. India must pay heed

While IMF welcomes India's shift towards debt-based fiscal anchor, it recommends improvements to the framework, besides endorsing ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​exchange rate flexibility & other steps.

US representatives introduce bipartisan bill for Taiwan’s inclusion in IMF

The bill highlights Taiwan's status as the world's 21st-largest economy and its position as the US's 10th-largest trading partner.

China’s loans worth $48.1 bn to South Asian nations 5 times that of India’s, Pakistan largest recipient

World Bank's International Debt Report 2024 finds Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka & Maldives together owe $324.6 bn to external lenders.

RBI sold $26 bn of reserves in a month to halt rupee depreciation, but Trump effect eventually won

Central banks can intervene in forex market to influence exchange rate. Analysis by ThePrint shows RBI has been doing this for months, but last week saw rupee fall sharply nevertheless. 

Recession has been averted, inflation is down. But latest IMF reports sound alarm on global debt

For India, IMF has maintained its growth estimate at 7% for 2024-25, followed by 6.5 per cent next year. Slowdown from 8.2% growth in 2023 is attributed to exhaustion of pent-up demand.

IMF, Ukraine finalise relief assistance deal worth $1.1 billion

The agreement follows what Kyiv said Tuesday were 'difficult' talks and is subject to approval by the fund's executive board, which the IMF said is expected to happen in coming weeks.

Implementing labour codes, simplifying GST key to ‘developed’ India by 2047, says IMF’s Gita Gopinath

Speaking at an event at Delhi School of Economics, IMF's First Deputy Managing Director also points out that reforms like investment in education, infra, health should be increased.

On Camera

From Durrani to Taliban—How Afghanistan always defeated its enemy with India’s help

Pakistan failed to understand the fiercely independent psyche of the Afghans and Pashtun nationalism, which has dominated politics in Afghanistan since its emergence in 1747.

Karnataka, Telangana, TN, Maharashtra power 40% of services output, pan-India growth uneven—NITI Aayog

Report on India's services sector examines state-level dynamics, maps disparities and suggests ways to tap into the sector’s potential.

India pulled out of Tajikistan’s strategically important Ayni air base in 2022. Here’s why

Tajikistan did not want to extend the lease because of apparent pressure from Russia & China over non-regional military personnel at the air base, it is learnt.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.