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Indian Government Abruptly Ends IMF Director's Tenure

5/6/2025

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Dr. Krishnamurthy Subramanian's tenure as Executive Director at the IMF was abruptly cut short by the Indian government, ending six months early on April 30. While the reasons for his dismissal remain shrouded in mystery, questions about his conduct and remarks on IMF data have surfaced. Parameswaran Iyer steps in as interim director just before a pivotal IMF meeting.

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Dr. Krishnamurthy Subramanian's tenure as Executive Director at the IMF was abruptly cut short by the Indian government, ending six months early on April 30. While the reasons for his dismissal remain shrouded in mystery, questions about his conduct and remarks on IMF data have surfaced. Parameswaran Iyer steps in as interim director just before a pivotal IMF meeting.