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IMF Chief Calls for Fiscal Action as Global Economic Pressures Mount

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has pressed governments to confront escalating fiscal risks. The warning comes as central banks worldwide address persistent inflationary pressures. Georgieva stressed that policymakers must implement disciplined fiscal measures to prevent deterioration of government balance sheets. Central banking authorities face pressure to maintain restrictive monetary policies, though some economies show resilience. India's central bank reported Tuesday that strong macroeconomic fundamentals shield the domestic economy from external shocks. The divergence between global economic pressures and regional strength underscores the uneven nature of current economic recovery.