News for 'Asian Development Bank'

India needs 100 million jobs in next 10 years, say experts

India needs 100 million jobs in next 10 years, say experts

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

The country needs 100 million jobs in the formal sector in the next decade to take advantage of its demographic dividend. Also, it should get into the global supply chain to generate many of those by negotiating trade deals effectively, industry players and experts have said. "We need something like 100 million jobs in the next 10 years, which means that the non-agriculture sector has to generate 14 per cent job growth every year," said Aditya Ghosh, co-founder of Akasa Airlines, at the Global Economic Policy Summit organised by the CII.

Global recovery still fragile, says ADB honcho

Global recovery still fragile, says ADB honcho

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

Global recovery following the economic downturn is still tentative and fragile, Asian Development Bank's managing director general Rajat Nag said in Ahmedabad on Friday.

ADB to lend Rs 1170 crore for Northeast

ADB to lend Rs 1170 crore for Northeast

Rediff.com25 Nov 2003

ADB would clear the amount by September 2005 and loans would be sanctioned by March 2006.

ADB pegs China's GDP at 8.5% in 2012

ADB pegs China's GDP at 8.5% in 2012

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

China's GDP growth this year is expected to be around 8.5 per cent, down from 9.2 per cent in 2011, as the economy slowed down due to declining exports and global downturn, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said in its annual report.

ADB approves $400 mn loan to India

ADB approves $400 mn loan to India

Rediff.com24 Nov 2003

The Asian Development Bank has approved a $400 million loan to build roads in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, the bank said in a statement in Manila on Monday.

India to boom at 6% this year, says ADB

India to boom at 6% this year, says ADB

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

Multilateral lending agency Asian Development Bank has revised upwards India's growth projection to 6 per cent for the current fiscal on account of rising business confidence but warned that inflationary pressure would continue.

'Economic benefits not reaching people in Ind,Chn'

'Economic benefits not reaching people in Ind,Chn'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2007

India and China account for 64 per cent of GDP in 23 Asian countries included in a study but rank quite low when it comes to benefits percolating to their people.

ADB sees India growing by 7-8%

ADB sees India growing by 7-8%

Rediff.com9 Nov 2005

Optimistic on India sustaining 7 to 8 per cent growth, Asian Development Bank on Wednesday said it might scale up assistance to $3 billion annually and is ready for another Rupee bond issue for funding private sector.

IIMA: PG course for IAS officers

IIMA: PG course for IAS officers

Rediff.com26 Feb 2005

$ 1.213 bn: Cost of tsunami rehabilitation

$ 1.213 bn: Cost of tsunami rehabilitation

Rediff.com29 Apr 2005

While the needs of Tamil Nadu have been assessed at $ 868.3 mn, those for Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Pondicherry have been estimated at $ 72.6 mn, $ 157.7 mn and $ 114.4 mn, respectively.

Lord Paul for UK industrial devt bank

Lord Paul for UK industrial devt bank

Rediff.com13 Dec 2008

About the problems faced by manufacturing industry in the UK, Lord Paul, who recently scripted history by becoming the first Asian deputy speaker of the House of Lords, expressed hope that the Banking Bill would end the uncertainty surrounding lending terms and conditions.

ADB ups India aid to $3 bn

ADB ups India aid to $3 bn

Rediff.com1 Sep 2005

ADB offers $1bn loan for rural credit

ADB offers $1bn loan for rural credit

Rediff.com12 Dec 2006

The rural co-operative credit sector in the country is set to get a boost with $1 billion loan from the Asian Development Bank to the centre.

Yuan can be an alternative to US dollar: ADB

Yuan can be an alternative to US dollar: ADB

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

The Chinese yuan has the potential to be an alternative to the US dollar and help create a multi-currency global reserve system, says an Asian Development Bank report.

Renewable energy: Avaada, others up the ante against conglomerates

Renewable energy: Avaada, others up the ante against conglomerates

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

When Vineet Mittal first got into solar power, sometime around 2009, and was planting solar panels in Gujarat, renewable energy looked like a sector ripe for startups. Renewables were clearly the future of energy, and the big boys - Mukesh Ambani's Reliance, Adani Group, and the Tatas - were focusing much more on coal and petroleum. Little did Mittal know that things were going to change drastically.

Indian corporate bond mart underdeveloped: ADB

Indian corporate bond mart underdeveloped: ADB

Rediff.com23 Apr 2008

The observations are a part of the recently released edition of Asia Bond Monitor, a semiannual publication, which includes a theme chapter on Indian bond market. Lee said that securitization has a long history in India but the development has been slow and limted to a few asset types.

ADB moots 2 Indo-Pak pipelines

ADB moots 2 Indo-Pak pipelines

Rediff.com23 Sep 2005

India and Pakistan may require more than two pipeline schemes for importing gas from countries like Iran, Turkmenistan

Chinese company shuts shop in Pakistan days after terror attack

Chinese company shuts shop in Pakistan days after terror attack

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Two days after five Chinese nationals were killed in a suicide attack at a hydropower project in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan, a Chinese company has suspended civil works and laid off hundreds of workers at another hydropower project in the same restive province, according to media reports on Thursday.

L&T bags major Dubai contract

L&T bags major Dubai contract

Rediff.com7 Dec 2004

A Dubai government supported company has awarded a sub-contract to India-based Larsen and Toubro for constructing a 108 million Dirham convention centre in Hyderabad.

FM seeks more foreign investments

FM seeks more foreign investments

Rediff.com6 May 2006

FTA likely between India, Mekong nations

FTA likely between India, Mekong nations

Rediff.com10 Nov 2005

Asian Development Bank and Reserve Bank on Thursday advocated that India should go in for a free trade agreement with China and five other nations in the Mekong region to sustain high growth.

In your twenties? Plan your finances!

In your twenties? Plan your finances!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

Planning for your future can be tough for anyone especially in this age of unlimited spending and investment choices. But with these pieces in place, you'll be well on your way to financial security.

Govt to place bonds with RBI to repay dollar debt

Govt to place bonds with RBI to repay dollar debt

Rediff.com24 Feb 2003

The government will privately place two bonds totalling Rs 130 billion with the central bank to fund prepayment of $2.97 billion in foreign currency loans, the Reserve Bank of India said on Monday.

ADB promises financial aid for J&K

ADB promises financial aid for J&K

Rediff.com26 Feb 2004

Jammu and Kashmir will receive 'liberal financial support' for modernisation projects from the Asian Development Bank, the government said on Thursday.

ADB wants to exit Petronet,offers stake to oil cos

ADB wants to exit Petronet,offers stake to oil cos

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

The multilateral lending agency holds 3.9 crore (Rs 39 million) shares in Petronet LNG, which at today's trading price of Rs 114.85 is worth Rs 448 crore (Rs 4.48 billion).

Nepal's decision on imports may hit India hard

Nepal's decision on imports may hit India hard

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

Nepal's decision to ban the import of non-essential items amid depleting forex reserves may hit Indian exports. The country's central bank - Nepal Rastra Bank - last week instructed commercial banks not to open letters of credit (LCs) for importing non-essential items. This is to prevent further decline of the country's foreign exchange reserves. However, it has not issued any formal communication yet.

ADB may raise India's growth, inflation forecast

ADB may raise India's growth, inflation forecast

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

Multilateral lending agency Asian Development Bank said on Thursday it is likely to revise upwards by the September-end India's growth and inflation forecast, which is 8.2 per cent and 5 per cent respectively for the current fiscal.

Allow IFC, ADB to invest in DFIs: FICCI

Allow IFC, ADB to invest in DFIs: FICCI

Rediff.com25 Mar 2004

Highlighting India Inc's drive for fresh investments, FICCI on Thursday called for the revival of development finance institutions by allowing agencies like IFC and ADB to play strategic roles in DFIs.

Govt to privately place bonds with RBI: Mohan

Govt to privately place bonds with RBI: Mohan

Rediff.com30 Jan 2003

The government will privately place bonds with the Reserve Bank of India to raise funds to repay some of its foreign debt ahead of schedule, a top central banker said on Thursday.

India a better bet than China: PwC

India a better bet than China: PwC

Rediff.com22 Dec 2003

India offers a better chance than China to investors to pump money into non-performing assets restructuring as it has a better environment for recovery, according to consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers.

SAARC foreign ministers to meet in Islamabad

SAARC foreign ministers to meet in Islamabad

Rediff.com17 Jul 2004

This will be External Affairs Minister K Natwar Singh's first visit to Pakistan after assuming office.

ADB pegs India's GDP growth at 7.4%

ADB pegs India's GDP growth at 7.4%

Rediff.com24 Jun 2004

Asian Development Bank on Thursday pegged India's economic growth at 7.4 per cent for 2004 and said high growth is likely to be sustained in medium term.

Rupee rise pinches govt projects

Rupee rise pinches govt projects

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

The adverse impact of the rupee appreciation has gone beyond exports. The currency's climb is now affecting government infrastructure projects funded by multilateral lending agency such as the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

India's growth target ambitious: ADB

India's growth target ambitious: ADB

Rediff.com22 Jan 2003

Asian Development Bank on Wednesday called India's target of eight per cent annual economic growth "ambitious".

Caste cloud over tsunami relief

Caste cloud over tsunami relief

Rediff.com15 Sep 2005

Govt prepays Rs 5,295 cr to ADB

Govt prepays Rs 5,295 cr to ADB

Rediff.com16 Feb 2004

The government of India has prepaid a portion of foreign currency loans of Asian Development Bank amounting to yen 123.11 billion (Rs 5,294.84 crore)

ADB sanctions $313.6 mn for railway projects

ADB sanctions $313.6 mn for railway projects

Rediff.com4 Dec 2003

Asian Development Bank has sanctioned $313.6 million for various railway projects in the country, while the World Bank has provided $463 million for an urban transport project.