‘Uncertainty is the new normal’: IMF chief warns of economic turbulence, urges nations to ‘buckle up’

IMF, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva (Photo-AP) The global economy is proving more resilient than expected despite major shocks such as President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, but International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has warned that this strength may not last.“Buckle up,” Georgieva said during a speech at the Milken Institute on Wednesday, AP reported….

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Tata internal discord: Amit Shah, Sitharaman have a firm message – ‘do what it takes’ to restore stability

Tata Trusts’ infighting and internal discord has prompted the Centre to step in with Home minister Amit Shah and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman meeting top Tata Group leaders in Delhi on Tuesday.According to an ET report, in the meeting which lasted around 45 minutes, the message from the government was clear: stability needs to be…

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Gold rate today: Gold hits record Rs 1.26 lakh per 10 grams; global uncertainties drive safe-haven demand

Gold rate today:Gold prices surged for the third consecutive day, rising Rs 2,600 to a fresh lifetime high of Rs 1,26,600 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday, reflecting strong global trends amid geopolitical uncertainties triggered by the prolonged US government shutdown. The precious metal has gained Rs 6,000 over the past three…

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Trump’s tariffs have failed US? Govt revenues go up while consumers struggle; here’s what former IMF deputy MD says

US President Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs have brought limited tariffs for the United States even after six months of introduction, former IMF deputy managing director Gita Gopinath said.In a post on X, the she explained that while the tariffs have significantly boosted government revenue, the gains have come largely at the expense of domestic…

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Navi Mumbai International Airport inaugurated by PM Modi: Mumbai gets new airport – top things to know

Navi Mumbai International Airport Navi Mumbai International Airport was on Wednesday inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The new greenfield airport has been built under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model by the Adani Group.PM Modi inspected the newly-constructed Navi Mumbai International Airport as part of its inauguration. The airport will be thrown open to…

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Revolut launches India service incorporating UPI

MUMBAI: UK-based Revolut, which provides banking and cross-border payment services, has unveiled its India launch at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF 2025). The company aims to onboard 20 million Indian customers by 2030. The first set of Revolut cards in the country will operate on the Visa network. The platform integrates UPI, domestic prepaid Visa…

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Ineligible ITC refunds? Infosys issued Rs 415 crore showcause notice by DGGI; what the matter is about

DGGI commenced their investigation based on confidential information suggesting Infosys had sought improper ITC refunds. Infosys, India’s second-largest IT services exporter, has been issued a showcause notice over alleged ineligible refunds. The GST Intelligence wing (DGGI) has reportedly served Infosys with a notice questioning their claim of input tax credit (ITC) refunds amounting to Rs…

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Bajaj Finserv rebrands insurance arms after Allianz exit

Bajaj Finserv has rebranded its insurance businesses as Bajaj General Insurance and Bajaj Life Insurance, launching the campaign “100% Bajaj. Made in India. Made for India. Made by India” to signal its commitment to policyholders, business partners, and expanding insurance penetration. The group has received regulatory approvals from the ROC, CCI, and IRDAI to acquire…

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