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Trump admin to ease some Venezuela sanctions soon, says Bessent days after Maduro's capture: Report
The US may lift further sanctions on Venezuela next week to facilitate oil sales, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The Trump administration seeks to control Venezuela's oil sector following President Maduro's detention.
2 min read11 Jan 2026IMF puts 11 strict conditions on Pakistan to extend loan: Can Islamabad meet the challenge?
The IMF has set 11 new conditions for Pakistan to access loans, focusing on tax reforms and combating corruption. Pakistan must fulfil these conditions by December 2026, with a total of 64 requirements now in place, as part of the $7 billion bailout package.
2 min read12 Dec 2025Don’t worry about IMF’s poor rating of Indian statistics. Our economy has evolved faster than our statistical system
The IMF’s ‘C’ grade has revived suspicions that India’s blistering growth is too good to be true. But this isn’t about inflated numbers, it’s about our statistical apparatus falling behind changes in the economy. India might even be growing faster than the numbers indicate.
3 min read7 Dec 2025The IMF’s critique of India’s economic statistics is not a cause for alarm but a cue to improve data quality
The Fund awarded India a ‘C’ grade in its assessment of our macro data quality. Its criticism of our estimates is best taken as a cue to further improve the country’s statistical framework. Thankfully, remedial work has already begun.
2 min read2 Dec 2025IMF hails India’s economic resilience, flags need for fiscal rigour, reforms
The IMF commended India's economic recovery and urged continued fiscal discipline and structural reforms. It projected a growth rate of 6.6% for FY26, while cautioning about global risks and emphasizing the need for vigilance in the financial system.
3 min read26 Nov 2025Clouds of uncertainty promise no relief but it’s the silver linings that matter—especially to India
As trade policy turmoil prolongs the reign of global uncertainty on an IMF index, we have bright spots to consider too. India’s economy has shown encouraging growth impulses. To lend this expansion durability, we should consider shifting focus from supply-side policies to demand stirrers.
2 min read17 Nov 2025The World Bank and IMF may have a point about regulatory gaps in India's financial sector
A World Bank-IMF report on India's financial sector reveals critical regulatory gaps. The limited power of regulators like RBI and a regulatory framework that’s often soft on public-sector firms in contrast with private players are significant concerns that have been flagged.
4 min read16 Nov 2025How to beat Trump tariffs? IMF urges Asia to integrate regional trade to reduce vulnerability, global financial shocks
How to beat Trump tariffs? IMF urged the Asia nations to integrate regional trade to potentially reduce the vulnerability to US tariffs and global financial shocks amid the raging trade war. Here's what the global financial body said…
2 min read24 Oct 2025Can Indian bond market hold its ground in a 'risk-off' environment?
India’s bond market remains well-positioned in an otherwise uncertain global environment, says Vineet Agrawal, Co-founder of Jiraaf. He adds that strong domestic participation and improving market depth have ensured stability in bond investments.
4 min read16 Oct 2025Why has the IMF released $1.2 billion to Pakistan now? All you need to know
The IMF said Pakistan’s economic program is helping entrench macroeconomic stability and rebuild market confidence.
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