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Describing the two major recent reforms in India - the notes ban and Goods and Services Tax (GST) - as a monumental effort, Lagarde said it is hardly surprising that there is a little bit of a short-term slowdown as a result. (Photo: AFP/File)

IMF chief hails note ban, GST, says Indian economy on 'solid track'

The comment comes days after the IMF lowered its growth forecast for the current and the next year

15 Oct 2017 4:17 AM

This is the second time in four months that International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde has asked Prime Minister Modi to improve the conditions for women in the country. (Photo: File/AFP)

Pay more attention to women security: IMF chief Lagarde advises PM...

IMF chief Christine Lagarde termed Kathua rape incident, where an 8-year-old girl was tortured, raped and murdered, as...

20 April 2018 3:10 AM

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde.(Photo:AP)

IMF's Lagarde: Trade protectionism threatens economic growth

IMF in January forecast global growth of 3.9 percent for this year.

11 April 2018 5:51 AM

World Bank CEO Kristalina Georgieva.

Effect of global slowdown 'more pronounced' in India: IMF chief

Georgieva said widespread deceleration means that growth in 2019-20 will fall to its 'lowest rate' since beginning of...

9 Oct 2019 3:15 AM

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde.(Photo:AP)

Nurture fintech to modernise services, include the unbanked

The marriage of financial services and technology is not new to the 21st century.

16 Jun 2019 7:49 PM

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde.(Photo:AP)

Christine Lagarde resigns as IMF chief, starting race for her...

IMF succession is expected to be a major topic of discussion among G7 finance ministers and central bank governors...

17 July 2019 4:57 AM

As per new IMF projections, Indias growth in 2016 is now estimated to be 6.6 per cent as against 7.6 per cent earlier. (Photo: AFP)

US economist David Lipton named as interim leader of IMF

'We have full confidence in First Deputy Managing Director David Lipton as Acting Managing Director of the IMF,' board...

3 July 2019 4:06 AM

There is no doubt that this is a tough time for the Indian economy. Growth has slowed down to rates not seen since 2008-9. Consumption has fallen. Businesses have been pushed to the brink.

Controversy the govt's focus, not the economy

Perhaps Opposition parties and people themselves also should be blamed for the government losing its focus on the...

22 Jan 2020 7:50 PM

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde.(Photo:AP)

IMF leader warns against trade protectionism

Lagarde cited stronger manufacturing activity in advanced economies and continued robust gains in emerging economies.

12 April 2017 9:18 AM

IMF managing director Christine Lagarde

IMF wants wealthy countires to address popular anger

This sentiment of populism in the views of many is fueled by the feeling of being excluded, or being left out," said IMF...

21 April 2017 9:14 AM

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde.(Photo:AP)

IMF 'pleased' to see 'rebalancing' in China's economy: Lagarde

IMF has some very specific recommendations to China in relation to credit growth

21 April 2017 5:01 AM

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde.(Photo:AP)

GST to push Indian growth to over eight per cent: IMF

IMF adds that reforms being done is expected to pay off in terms of higher growth in future.

28 April 2017 6:49 AM