Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), expressed confidence in India's economic outlook, projecting growth at more than twice the global average. She indicated that despite global uncertainties stemming from geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions, there is no sign of a sharp downturn in India's growth trajectory. Georgieva attributed India's robust performance to strong macroeconomic fundamentals and sustained domestic demand. However, she cautioned that the financial sector must be closely monitored, as some areas are currently holding significant liquidity. This optimistic view comes amidst a fragile global economic backdrop, where public debt is expected to exceed 100% of GDP by 2029, a level not seen since the aftermath of World War II. The ongoing conflict in West Asia exacerbates these challenges, adding strain to energy markets and trade flows, and leaving governments with limited fiscal flexibility to support vulnerable populations.