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FinMin welcomes World Bank’s report on India’s financial sector

The report stressed that achieving India’s vision to become a USD 30 trillion economy by 2047 requires further impetus to…

November 4, 2025 23:12 IST

Signature Global, a major has raised Rs 875 crore through the issue of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) to the World Bank

Signature Global raises Rs 875 crore from World Bank arm IFC through NCD issue

Real estate developer Signature Global has raised Rs 875 crore through non-convertible debentures (NCDs) issued to the International Finance Corporation…

October 28, 2025 17:10 IST

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World Bank raises India growth estimate for FY26, cuts for FY27 on Trump tariffs

“The forecast for FY26/27 has been downgraded, however, as a result of the imposition of a 50% tariff on about…

October 7, 2025 17:30 IST

World Bank raises India’s FY26 growth forecast to 6.5% but warns US tariffs may slow momentum next year

World Bank lifts India’s FY26 growth to 6.5% but warns US tariffs and AI disruptions could slow South Asia’s economy…

October 7, 2025 14:46 IST

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‘Structural change in output and employment needed for higher growth,’ says S Mahendra Dev

Structural reforms in output and employment are key for India’s long-term growth, says S Mahendra Dev. In an interview, he…

July 28, 2025 19:42 IST

‘Indian cities to create 70% jobs by 2030, but face $5 billion loss…’: World Bank report sounds climate change alarm

Indian cities are becoming increasingly vulnerable to floods, heatwaves, and other climate-related risks with more than $2.4 trillion required in…

July 23, 2025 06:01 IST

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Indian cities need $2.4 trillion for climate infrastructure by 2050: World Bank

Indian cities need over $2.4 trillion by 2050 for resilient, low-carbon infrastructure, says World Bank. With urban populations doubling, urgent…

July 23, 2025 00:11 IST

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India hits 89% financial account ownership, but inactivity remains a challenge, says World Bank report

India has achieved near-universal financial account ownership, with 89 per cent of adults now holding an account, according to the…

July 17, 2025 13:42 IST

India Policy Forum Highlights Need for Rapid Firm Growth, Decentralization, and Data for 2047 Developed Nation Goal. (Image Source: Reuters)

Framing India’s 2047 goals

Basic policy failures are partly due to distorted incentives related to the way India’s democracy functions. But the distortions can…

July 9, 2025 23:35 IST

The cost of war and the elusive peace: A global call for leadership

Why global leaders must redirect military spending to peace, prosperity, and planetary survival.

Updated: July 9, 2025 13:02 IST

India ranks 4th in income equality; beats US, China, G7 and G20 nations: World Bank

World Bank data suggests India’s Gini index improved from 2011. Check where it stands.

July 6, 2025 14:40 IST

India’s growth outlook trimmed to 6.3% for FY26, still fastest among major economies: World Bank

The global growth has been projected to slow to 2.3 per cent in 2025, nearly half a percentage point lower…

June 10, 2025 22:19 IST

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Turning a new chapter in the poverty story

India’s poverty rate drops to 5.25% in 2022 from 27.12% in 2011, per World Bank data using new $3/day poverty…

June 10, 2025 22:01 IST

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Extreme poverty In India down to 5.3% in 2022-23: World Bank

India’s extreme poverty drops to 5.3% in 2022-23 from 27.1% in 2011-12, lifting 269 million people out of poverty, says…

June 6, 2025 22:16 IST

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World Bank director Parameswaran Iyer to represent India in IMF

Parameswaran Iyer, former Niti Aayog CEO and current World Bank director, takes interim charge as India’s executive director at the…

May 5, 2025 20:08 IST

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IMF and World Bank meetings in Washington end with few answers on US tariffs

During the whirlwind week, many finance and trade ministers sought to meet with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and other…

April 27, 2025 16:13 IST

India Sees Massive Poverty Reduction, Transitions to Lower-Middle Income Status. (Image Source: Bloomberg)

World Bank says India lifted 171 million nationals out of extreme poverty in a decade

India has lifted 171 million people out of extreme poverty between 2011-12 and 2022-23, according to the World Bank’s Poverty…

April 26, 2025 20:36 IST

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