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.
In a statement issued Tuesday, the IMF said the Serbian authorities had successfully implemented the third review under the Stand-By Arrangement (SBA).
Govt, RBI term IMF’s exchange rate re-classification as arbitrary. They also disagree with its assertion that India’s general govt debt-GDP ratio could exceed 100% of GDP in medium term.
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.
IMF's World Economic Outlook suggests growth slowdown in current year is concentrated in advanced economies, while emerging & developing economies are likely to lead global growth.
IMF has increased its growth projection by 0.2 percentage points, but tightening of monetary policy world over & rising debt distress among developing nations could drag down growth.
IMF executive board is scheduled to meet on 12 July to approve $3 billion SBA with Pakistan. But there are doubts whether this will stave off default, or just push issue to 2024.
In an interaction with ThePrint team, High Commissioner Milinda Moragoda discussed topics including Sri Lanka's economic crisis and the need for a 'strategic partnership' with India.
India's growth has been revised downwards to 5.9% for 2023, largely in keeping with global activity. However, high debt levels mean large parts of revenue will go in interest payments.
In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.
As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.
Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.
UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.
Stick to your turn Mrs Gopinath. Domestic policies are not your turf,