{ "title": "Statement by IMF Deputy Managing Director Nigel Clarke at the Conclusion of His Visit to India", "publication": "IMF News, September 15, 2026", "sourceUrl": "https://www.imf.org/en/news/articles/2026/09/15/pr26288-india-statement-imf-dmd-nigel-clarke-conclusion-his-visit-india", "canonical": "https://www.imf.org/en/news/articles/2026/09/15/pr26288-india-statement-imf-dmd-nigel-clarke-conclusion-his-visit-india", "overlayPath": "/en/news/articles/2026/09/15/pr26288-india-statement-imf-dmd-nigel-clarke-conclusion-his-visit-india/index.md", "summary": "Washington, DC – September 15, 2026: Mr. Nigel Clarke, Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement at the conclusion of his visit to India from September 7-11.", "publishDate": "2026-09-15", "sections": [ { "heading": "Visit summary and logistics", "content": "- Visit dates: September 7-11, 2026.\n- Statement issued: September 15, 2026.\n- Press Release No.: 26/288.\n- Engagement locations: New Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai.\n- Principal acknowledgements: Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman; Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra; NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri.\n- IMF media contact: PRESS OFFICER: Eva Graf. Phone: +1 202 623-7100. Email: MEDIA@IMF.org." }, { "heading": "Key observations and findings", "content": "- India described as \"a key driver of global growth\" and \"the world’s fastest-growing major economy.\"\n- India’s strengths highlighted: strong fundamentals and sound policy frameworks.\n- Areas emphasized during discussions:\n - India’s economic outlook.\n - The evolving global environment and associated risks.\n - Policy priorities to support sustainable and inclusive growth." }, { "heading": "Macroeconomic guidance and policy priorities", "content": "- Core policy priorities stated:\n - Preserving macroeconomic stability and resilience amid heightened global uncertainty and evolving risks.\n - Maintaining nimble policies.\n - Keeping inflation in check.\n - Advancing reforms that can lift productivity, strengthen competitiveness, and sustain strong growth over the medium term.\n- Multilateralism: Mr. Clarke thanked the Indian government for its continued support of multilateralism and other countries in the region." }, { "heading": "Private sector, technology, and inclusive growth", "content": "- Impressions of the private sector: dynamism, deep talent pool, and rapidly evolving technological and manufacturing capabilities.\n- Potential growth drivers identified:\n - Innovation.\n - Digital transformation.\n - Advanced manufacturing.\n - Technology adoption.\n- Policy-relevant recommendations and priorities:\n - Sustained investment in skills.\n - Responsible technology use.\n - Measures to ensure benefits of growth are widely shared and to support higher-value activities." }, { "heading": "IMF partnership and outlook", "content": "- Assessment: \"India has the potential to power the next wave of global growth.\"\n- Commitment: \"the IMF remains a close partner in supporting the country on this journey.\"\n\nSource: Statement by IMF Deputy Managing Director Nigel Clarke at the Conclusion of His Visit to India, September 15, 2026.\n\n---\n\n\n References\n\n- Nigel Clarke\n- India and the IMF\n- Press Releases\n- PRESS CENTER\n- https://www.imf.org/en/home\n\nSource: https://www.imf.org/en/news/articles/2026/09/15/pr26288-india-statement-imf-dmd-nigel-clarke-conclusion-his-visit-india" } ], "bullets": [ "[Markdown version](/en/news/articles/2026/09/15/pr26288-india-statement-imf-dmd-nigel-clarke-conclusion-his-visit-india/index.md)", "[Structured JSON version](/en/news/articles/2026/09/15/pr26288-india-statement-imf-dmd-nigel-clarke-conclusion-his-visit-india/index.json)", "[Bundle manifest](/en/news/articles/2026/09/15/pr26288-india-statement-imf-dmd-nigel-clarke-conclusion-his-visit-india/bundle-manifest.json)", "Published: September 15, 2026", "Visit dates: September 7-11, 2026.", "Statement issued: September 15, 2026.", "Press Release No.: 26/288.", "Engagement locations: New Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai.", "Principal acknowledgements: Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman; Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra; NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri.", "IMF media contact: PRESS OFFICER: Eva Graf. 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