Christine Lagarde
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Search for new IMF Chief on after Christine Lagarde's resignation
Business | Jul 17, 2019, 11:27 AM ISTTwo weeks ago, Lagarde was nominated for the presidency of the European Central Bank (ECB), as part of the European Union (EU) leaders' agreement on the future leadership of top EU institutions. She then decided to temporarily step down from the IMF leadership during the nomination period.
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Christine Lagarde resigns as IMF MD
World | Jul 16, 2019, 09:05 PM ISTChristine Lagarde on Tuesday resigned as the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This comes just hours before a vote on her nomination to become head of the European Central Bank (ECB). Lagarde's resignation comes into effect from September 12, 2019.
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US tariffs starting to have effect on global economy: IMF chief Christine Lagarde
Business | Oct 02, 2018, 11:04 AM ISTLagarde warned that if current trade disputes escalate "further, they could deliver a shock to a broader range of emerging and developing economies."
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IMF chief Christine Lagarde warns against trade war; says it's unwinnable
Business | Mar 15, 2018, 09:26 PM ISTChristine Lagarde in a blog said that policymakers should ensure that import tariffs recently announced by the US do not lead to a wider escalation of protectionism.
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Indian economy on 'very solid track' in mid-term: IMF chief
Business | Oct 15, 2017, 07:45 AM ISTIMF chief Christine Lagarde today said the Indian economy is on a "very solid track" in the mid-term.
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Modi government's GST reform an 'act of courage': IMF chief
World | Apr 20, 2017, 11:04 PM ISTDescribing the ongoing Goods and Services Tax (GST) reform as an "act of courage", IMF chief Christine Lagarde today said she expects "some positive outcome" as a result of the decision.
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World economy witnessing 'cheerful spring', says IMF chief
Apr 13, 2017, 09:53 AM ISTThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Christine Lagarde on Wednesday said that after six years of "disappointing" growth, the world economy is finally witnessing a cheerful "spring".
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IMF backs chief Christine Lagarde despite conviction over payout
World | Dec 20, 2016, 01:10 PM ISTChristine Lagarde will remain head of the International Monetary Fund despite her conviction Monday of negligence in a case dating to her tenure as France's finance minister. The IMF's executive board quickly met after the
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IMF chief Christine Lagarde found guilty in arbitration case, but escapes punishment
World | Dec 19, 2016, 09:11 PM ISTA special French court has found IMF chief Christine Lagarde guilty of criminal negligence in a long-running arbitration case.
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India remains bright spot in global economy: IMF chief
Apr 05, 2016, 02:40 PM ISTWith strong growth and rising real income, India remains a bright spot in the global economy, IMF chief Christine Lagarde said today.
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India's star shines bright in global gloom: IMF chief
Mar 12, 2016, 12:27 PM ISTWith young workforce and continuing policy reform, India has not only emerged as the fastest-growing economy, but its stars also shine bright amid the current global gloom, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde said on
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Christine Lagarde gets second term as IMF head
World | Feb 20, 2016, 08:47 AM ISTWashington: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has apponited Christine Lagarde to serve as its leader for a second five-year term.Lagarde, the sole candidate nominated for the post of the IMF chief, was backed by the
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IMF hopeful of India implementing 'critically important' reforms
Feb 05, 2016, 11:53 PM ISTWashington: Bullish on India, IMF chief Christine Lagarde has said she is hopeful that the Indian government would be able to implement a series of "critically important" economic reforms including GST for unleashing the country's
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IMF chief Christine Lagarde to appeal French trial decision
World | Dec 17, 2015, 10:38 PM ISTParis: International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde has been ordered to stand trial in France over her role in a 2008 arbitration ruling that handed 400 million euros ($434 million) to French businessman Bernard Tapie.Lagarde,
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GST: From IMF chief to small trader everybody in favour of bill
Dec 18, 2015, 11:31 AM ISTNew Delhi: Modi government may be facing a tough time in convincing opposition parties in parliament to extend support for the passage of the crucial Goods and services Tax (GST) Bill, it has received support
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Gender parity in workforce can boost India's GDP by 27%: IMF
Sep 07, 2015, 06:31 AM ISTAnkara: India's GDP can expand by a whopping 27 per cent if the number of female workers increases to the same level as that of men, International Monetary Fund's (IMF) chief Christine Lagarde said on
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IMF chief says India 'growth bright spot'
Apr 10, 2015, 07:50 AM ISTWashington: Ahead of the next week's IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings, IMF chief Christine Lagarde yesterday described India as "growth bright spot" and said New Delhi should focus on labour and product market reforms. "Forecasts for most
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Ignoring Raghuram Rajan's 2005 Prediction Was a Big Mistake: IMF Chief
Mar 17, 2015, 11:29 PM ISTMumbai: Showering fulsome praise on Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan, International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde on Tuesday said not listening to his prediction of 2008 credit crisis was a big mistake of
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India bright spot in global economy,will clock 7.2% growth: IMF chief
Mar 16, 2015, 03:45 PM ISTNew Delhi: Terming India a bright spot in the “cloudy” global economy, IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde today said the country will clock 7.2 per cent growth in the current fiscal and its GDP will
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India has potential to become world's most dynamic economy: IMF chief
Mar 16, 2015, 11:24 AM ISTNew Delhi: International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Christine Lagarde has said that India has an opportunity to emerge as one of the world's most dynamic economies.She, however, added that it needs to implement the planned