IMF chief says global inflation to fall, trade integration is needed

February 2, 2026 12:04 PM

IMF chief says global inflation to fall, trade integration is needed

Global inflation is expected to fall to 3.8% this year and to 3.4% in 2027, helped by softer demand and lower energy prices, the IMF chief said on Monday. Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said in a speech in the Annual Arab Fiscal Forum in Dubai that global growth has held up 'remarkably well' amid profound shifts in geopolitics, trade policy, technology, and demographics. Georgieva also called for more trade integration as unilateral trade agreements are seen on the increase. "In the w...

IMF revises India’s GDP growth upward to 6.4% for FY26 and FY27

July 30, 2025 12:23 PM

IMF revises India’s GDP growth upward to 6.4% for FY26 and FY27

India is now projected to register a GDP growth of 6.4 per cent in both FY26 and FY27, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) revising its earlier forecast slightly upward. The revision reflects a more benign external environment than what was assumed in its April forecast, according to the IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) report released on Tuesday. For the current fiscal year, the IMF has raised India’s GDP growth forecast by 20 basis points (bps) to 6.4 per cent. It has also...