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With the projected growth of 6 percent in 2025, South Asia is expected to be the fastest growing region in the world for the coming two years (Photo: Freepik)

World Bank raises India forecast, sees Indian GDP growing at 7.5%

The overall growth in South Asia is expected to be at 6 percent in 2024, driven mainly by the growth…

April 3, 2024 11:02 IST

Focus on timelines, predictability at next sovereign debt roundtable, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva says

Georgieva told Reuters she hoped to make progress on the issue when the roundtable – which includes debtor countries and…

Updated: February 28, 2024 09:00 IST

Raisina Dialogue 2024: India should become exporter of green energy by 2047 to attract capital, says Amitabh Kant

Addressing at the ‘Raisina Dialogue 2024’, Kant said today’s challenge is climate change and the World Bank needs to become…

Updated: February 22, 2024 15:07 IST

Goa government, World Bank collaborate for blended finance facility for climate resilience

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant in presence of the World Bank officials and other institutions announced the setting up of the…

Updated: February 20, 2024 16:09 IST

Turning around Indian ports

Trading entities build in buffers against uncertainty over the time taken for the clearances etc, leading to longer linger time

January 18, 2024 04:00 IST

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50% of MSME credit gap in low, middle-income nations can be closed by digital public infra: Report

The report, showcasing the outcomes and prospects following the 2023 G20 summit under India’s presidency, noted that the use of…

December 28, 2023 13:19 IST

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NCAER estimates India’s logistics costs at 7.8-8.9%, lower than assumed so far

The report recommends a hybrid approach using primary covering all trade flows, product types, industry trends and secondary survey data,…

Updated: December 14, 2023 21:41 IST

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MSMEs deployed 14.3% of India’s non-food credit in September by banks

The September deployment was 14.3 per cent of India’s Rs 151.3 lakh crore non-food credit during the month.

November 6, 2023 11:42 IST

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G20 paper by World Bank: MSME credit issue can be addressed by Digital Public Infrastructure; here’s how

“MSMEs are a critical component of most economies, accounting for a significant portion of employment and economic activity. However, MSMEs…

Updated: September 9, 2023 09:32 IST

Fukushima Nuclear Disaster: Understanding the Tragedy and Its Aftermath

In the year 2002, TEPCO had faced international rebuke for failing to report cracks and other material failures in the…

September 4, 2023 10:02 IST

G20 presidency: Taking financial inclusion to the next level

India, during its G20 presidency, introduced Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) as a robust approach for inclusion of individuals and MSMEs

September 4, 2023 05:00 IST

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Fukushima residents are cautious after the wrecked nuclear plant began releasing treated wastewater

China immediately banned imports of seafood from Japan in response, adding to worries in the fisheries community and related businesses.

August 26, 2023 16:53 IST

India doing lot of things to stay ahead during global slowdown: World Bank President Ajay Banga

Talking to reporters at a skill centre in Dwarka, the first-ever Indian-American to head the top global financial institution said…

Updated: July 19, 2023 16:33 IST

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Lending headroom of multilateral banks must expand: World Bank President Ajay Banga

The idea is to unlock hundreds of billion dollars of additional lending headroom for MDBs, without undermining their financial stability…

July 18, 2023 06:15 IST

Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Scheme Benefits

What’s RAMP scheme by the MSME ministry and how it benefits MSMEs

RAMP Scheme for MSMEs: The MSME Ministry had allocated Rs 1,170 crore (budget estimates) for the scheme in FY24 in…

July 14, 2023 08:30 IST

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Ajay Banga to visit India for first time after becoming World Bank President; to attend G20 meeting

The Executive Directors of the World Bank selected Banga as the 14th President of the World Bank in May for…

July 8, 2023 09:53 IST

US lawmakers urge World Bank to increase investment in climate projects

“We are heartened to see that you recognise the urgency of this problem and hope that the bank will lead…

Updated: July 6, 2023 08:10 IST

From the Great Depression to Bitcoin: Ten monumental events in the last 100-year history of finance

These 10 events have shaped the economy globally, including the creation of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund…

July 3, 2023 15:53 IST

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Diane Keaton dies at 79: Hollywood and Bollywood stars mourn the legendary actress

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