New IMF executive director: Urjit Patel appointed for three years; succeeds Dr Krishnamurthy Subramanian

Dr Urjit Patel, the former Reserve Bank of India governor, has been appointed Executive Director (ED) representing India at the International Monetary Fund after the Centre’s approval for a three-year tenure.“The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Dr. Urjit Patel, Economist and Former RBI Governor, to the post of Executive Director…

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Tariffs pose risks, growth on track: RBI

Mumbai: RBI has said that persisting uncertainties related to India-US trade policies continue to pose downside risk while inflation outlook for the near term has become more benign than anticipated earlier. The central bank’s ‘state of the economy’ report has, however, maintained confidence in India’s growth outlook and not lowered the estimate of 6.5% announced…

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Shapoorji steps down as chairman of Afcons

Mumbai: In a broader indication of a succession plan at the 160-year-old Shapoorji Pallonji Group, Shapoorji Mistry, 61, has stepped down as the chairman of the group’s “crown jewel” Afcons Infrastructure, while his son Pallon Mistry, 33, has been inducted into the board of the listed company. The foundation for the succession plan was laid…

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