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IMF says Modi govt’s demonetization move needs to be handled prudently

International Monetary Fund's spokesman Gerry Rice calls for prudent handling of implications of withdrawal of Rs500, Rs1000 notes

People show demonetized Rs500 and Rs1,000 currency notes in Jammu. Photo: PTIPremium
People show demonetized Rs500 and Rs1,000 currency notes in Jammu. Photo: PTI

Washington: The IMF on Friday said it supports the Narendra Modi government’s efforts to fight corruption through demonetization, but noted that the transition needs to be managed “prudently" to minimise any disruption.

“We support the measures to fight corruption and illicit financial flows in India. Of course, given the large role of cash in every day transaction in India’s economy the currency transition would have to be managed prudently to minimise possible disruption," International Monetary Fund (IMF) spokesman Gerry Rice told reporters at a news conference in response to a question.

He was asked to comment on the Indian government’s decision to withdraw Rs500 and Rs1,000 currency notes from circulation. “I am just saying that when countries make these kinds of move, which is not exceptional—countries do this quite often—the transition needs to be managed very well," Rice said in response to another question. PTI

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Published: 11 Nov 2016, 03:34 PM IST
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