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IMF Projects India's 7% GDP Growth Amid Global Economic Warnings
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects India's GDP growth to remain at 7% for fiscal years 2027 and 2028. This projection comes as the IMF also issued warnings about the fragility of the global economy, citing rising energy costs and a potential global debt squeeze due to climbing bond yields. The IMF has also cautioned that artificial intelligence (AI) could impact up to 40% of jobs worldwide, with its head suggesting that younger generations might face limited career options. Additionally, the IMF has called on the United States to reduce its deficits and urged China to shift its economic focus away from exports. The organization's leadership has also commented on France's debt burden, stating that reducing it will take time, and warned of rising cyber threats to the financial system.
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- Centre (3): The Economic Times, The Financial Express, The Free Press Journal
- International (12): BBC News, CNBC, Channel News Asia, Fortune, Gulf News, Le Monde, Reuters, South China Morning Post, The Daily Telegraph, The Economist, The Guardian, The Wall Street Journal