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India ranked 130 out of 190 countries on the World Banks ease of doing business list. (Photo: Pixabay/Representational)

DPIIT seeks views on draft cabinet note on national policy for ease of...

India's rank improved by 65 positions in Doing Business index over the last four years (2014-2018).

28 Jun 2019 9:01 AM IST

India has the potential to innovate on the lines of Silicon Valley but it needs to do more for expanding the innovation ecosystem as it aspires to become a middle income country, World Bank India head Junaid Kamal Ahmad said today.

World Bank: China's Belt and Road can speed development, needs...

Increased private-sector participation in Belt and Road, now dominated by China's state-owned banks and enterprises.

19 Jun 2019 10:57 AM IST

The MEAs comments came a day after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said he will not allow Pakistani soil to be used for terror. (Photo:AP)

Pakistan fails to fulfil 25 of 27 action points given by terror...

With this, multilateral lenders like IMF, World Bank and EU may continue downgrading Pak, making its financial situation...

16 Jun 2019 3:31 PM IST

India has the potential to innovate on the lines of Silicon Valley but it needs to do more for expanding the innovation ecosystem as it aspires to become a middle income country, World Bank India head Junaid Kamal Ahmad said today.

World Bank retains projections for India's economic growth at 7.5 per...

In its Global Economic Prospects report, the World Bank also said growth rate is expected to remain the same for the...

5 Jun 2019 9:02 AM IST

A subsidiary of public sector lender Punjab National Bank, PNB Housing Finance is in the business of providing home loans.

PNB Housing Finance raises USD 100 million from IFC

The RBI has allowed us to borrow ECB up to USD 750 million annually under the automatic route.

29 July 2019 10:40 AM IST

The World Bank had reportedly sought permission to conduct an independent investigation into complaints of irregularities like forced land acquisition. (Photo: AP government)

After World Bank, China-backed bank drops USD 200 million loan for...

The AIIB and the World Bank were together due to provide more than USD 700 million.

23 July 2019 3:31 PM IST

India has the potential to innovate on the lines of Silicon Valley but it needs to do more for expanding the innovation ecosystem as it aspires to become a middle income country, World Bank India head Junaid Kamal Ahmad said today.

World Bank may fund other projects as 'compensation' for dropping...

The TDP government had invited tenders for infrastructure development even before the World Bank loan details were...

22 July 2019 11:42 AM IST

Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy government on Thursday slammed Telegu Desam Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu for claiming that there were no irregularities in Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) signed by the former government. (Photo: ANI)

As World Bank pulls out of Amaravati Project; TDP, YSRC trade barbs

YSR Congress leaders held the previous government responsible for World Bank's action.

20 July 2019 3:27 PM IST

The previous Chandrababu Naidu government had claimed that the World Bank agreed in principle to lend USD one billion for Amaravati development. (Photo: PTI)

Jolt to Andhra: World Bank drops plan to lend USD 300 mn Amravati

World Bank officials did not respond to queries on the subject.

19 July 2019 8:51 AM IST

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde.(Photo:AP)

Christine Lagarde resigns as IMF chief, starting race for her...

IMF succession is expected to be a major topic of discussion among G7 finance ministers and central bank governors...

17 July 2019 10:27 AM IST

India has the potential to innovate on the lines of Silicon Valley but it needs to do more for expanding the innovation ecosystem as it aspires to become a middle income country, World Bank India head Junaid Kamal Ahmad said today.

World Bank court orders Pak to pay USD 5.8 billion to foreign firm...

The deposit was set to rank among the world's biggest untapped copper and gold mines.

15 July 2019 9:48 AM IST

SBI's Anshula Kant appointed MD and CFO of World Bank

As Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer, Kant will be responsible for financial and risk management of the...

13 July 2019 11:14 AM IST