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India’s forex reserves rose $9.905 billion to $716.90 billion in the week ended August 14, driven by higher foreign currency assets and gold reserves.

Dr Rajeshwar Singh cites IMF data to defend India’s growth, highlights FDI and forex gains, and criticises Samajwadi Party’s economic outlook.

IMF strikes staff-level deal with Pakistan, unlocking $1.2 billion subject to approval, as reforms target fiscal stability, inflation control and growth.

The IMF cut Pakistan’s GDP growth forecast to 3%, citing weak manufacturing, slowing exports, and continued dependence on external support.

Indian equity markets extended losses on Tuesday as weak global cues and sustained FII selling weighed on sentiment.

India’s economy shows strong resilience as Q2 growth hits 8.2%, pushing FY26 expectations higher and boosting confidence in sustained expansion.

PM Modi meets IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva and global leaders at the Johannesburg G20 Summit, highlighting cooperation in technology, critical minerals and international partnerships.

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday assured Parliament that India will safeguard national interest in trade talks.

India’s gold reserves rose by $342 million during the week, reaching $84.846 billion, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reported on Friday.

PM Modi strongly criticised outdated global institutions like the UN Security Council and WTO during the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro.