The IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings run October 12–18 in Bangkok, bringing policymakers together to discuss global growth, financial stability, development and economic risks.
Bangkok | October 11, 2026
The 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group are scheduled in Bangkok from October 12 to 18. The World Bank says the meetings will bring together finance ministers, central-bank governors, policymakers and other participants to discuss global economic and development priorities.
Issues to watch
- Global growth and inflation: How policymakers assess the outlook amid geopolitical and energy-market uncertainty.
- Debt and financing: The challenges facing countries with high borrowing costs and limited fiscal room.
- Jobs and technology: How AI and other changes may reshape employment and productivity.
- Financial stability: Risks from interconnected markets, cross-border flows and cyber-enabled fraud.
- Food and commodity security: How economies can manage supply disruptions and price shocks.
Why the meetings matter to India
Global economic forecasts, energy prices, interest-rate expectations and financing conditions can influence India’s exports, currency, investment flows and borrowing costs. The impact will depend on the decisions and assessments announced during the meetings, not simply on the event itself.
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