New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- India continues to remain a key growth engine for the global economy, with its economic performance staying strong and resilient, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack, who also heads the Communications Department (COM) at the IMF, highlighted India's growing importance during a media briefing on Thursday.

She noted that the latest economic data from India has come in stronger than expected, reinforcing the country's role as a major driver of global growth.

She stated, "So what we have seen in India is that India is a key growth engine for the world. India's growth in 2025, when we did our Article IV staff report, we had estimated growth for fiscal year 25-26 at 6.6 per ...