Christine Lagarde Indian Economy

IMF chief Christine Lagarde, who on Tuesday said that raising women's participation in the workforce to the level of men can boost Indian economy by 27 per cent, shared her views on the country's economy with NDTV. The IMF chief had earlier said India must continue with reforms, especially in the financial services sector and should urgently focus ...

Addressing a press conference here as part of the all women co-chairs of the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meet, Lagarde said IMF research has showed that raising women's participation in the workforce to the level of men can boost Indian economy by 27 per cent.

Christine Lagarde described demonetisation and Goods and Services Tax (GST) - as a monumental effort by India.

Days after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) lowered its growth forecast for the current and the next year, IMF chief Christine Lagarde today said the Indian economy is on a "very solid track" in the mid-term.

"The GST reform is really an act of courage," Ms Lagarde told reporters during the annual Spring meeting of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.

As the five-day talkfest of the world's elite draws to a close here, business and government leaders from India are cautiously optimistic about India consolidating its position as the 'bright spot' of global economy continuing its reform process and making it easier to do business in the country.

The remarks from International Monetary Fund (IMF) Chief Christine Lagarde came at the meeting of G20 Finance Minister and Central Bank Governors where they also discussed monetary policy uncertainties.

China is slowing, Brazil is stagnating, many parts of the Middle East are beset with political and economic turmoil and Russia is experiencing economic difficulties, she added.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday pitched for a greater representation of Indians in top leadership positions at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), even as its chief Christine Lagarde hoped an Indian will "one day" head the global body.

The Indian economy, whose size is $2 trillion as of now, is poised to overtake the combined GDP of Japan and Germany in the next four years on the back of recent policy reforms and improved business confidence in the country, IMF chief Christine Lagarde said on Monday.

IMF chief Christine Lagarde said the global economic situation is better than it was three months ago.

IMF chief Christine Lagarde, who on Tuesday said that raising women's participation in the workforce to the level of men can boost Indian economy by 27 per cent, shared her views on the country's economy with NDTV. The IMF chief had earlier said India must continue with reforms, especially in the financial services sector and should urgently focus ...

Addressing a press conference here as part of the all women co-chairs of the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meet, Lagarde said IMF research has showed that raising women's participation in the workforce to the level of men can boost Indian economy by 27 per cent.

Christine Lagarde described demonetisation and Goods and Services Tax (GST) - as a monumental effort by India.

Days after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) lowered its growth forecast for the current and the next year, IMF chief Christine Lagarde today said the Indian economy is on a "very solid track" in the mid-term.

"The GST reform is really an act of courage," Ms Lagarde told reporters during the annual Spring meeting of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.

As the five-day talkfest of the world's elite draws to a close here, business and government leaders from India are cautiously optimistic about India consolidating its position as the 'bright spot' of global economy continuing its reform process and making it easier to do business in the country.

The remarks from International Monetary Fund (IMF) Chief Christine Lagarde came at the meeting of G20 Finance Minister and Central Bank Governors where they also discussed monetary policy uncertainties.

China is slowing, Brazil is stagnating, many parts of the Middle East are beset with political and economic turmoil and Russia is experiencing economic difficulties, she added.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday pitched for a greater representation of Indians in top leadership positions at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), even as its chief Christine Lagarde hoped an Indian will "one day" head the global body.

The Indian economy, whose size is $2 trillion as of now, is poised to overtake the combined GDP of Japan and Germany in the next four years on the back of recent policy reforms and improved business confidence in the country, IMF chief Christine Lagarde said on Monday.

IMF chief Christine Lagarde said the global economic situation is better than it was three months ago.