Global economy shrugs off tariff shock: IMF

IANS | January 19, 2026 3:29 PM

Washington, Jan 19 (IANS) The global economy has shown “notable resilience” despite significant US-led trade disruptions and heightened uncertainty, with growth projected to hold steady at 3.3 per cent in 2026, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Monday.

India, Japan discuss economic security, cultural connect and AI

IANS | January 19, 2026 3:18 PM

Tokyo, Jan 19 (IANS) India's Ambassador-designate to Japan, Nagma Mallick held a meeting with Japan's Minister of Economic Security in Tokyo on Monday, discussing various facets of bilateral partnership, including Economic Security, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cultural connect.

IMF raises India’s 2025 growth to 7.3 pc

IANS | January 19, 2026 3:01 PM

Washington, Jan 19 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund on Monday raised India’s economic growth projection for 2025 by a sharp 0.7 percentage point to 7.3 per cent, citing stronger-than-expected performance in the second half of the year, even as it expects growth to moderate in the coming years.