News for 'Asian Development Bank'

No cut in loans for India, Asia

No cut in loans for India, Asia

Rediff.com6 May 2013

ADB's sovereign lending to India was $1.95 billion in 2012, beside $0.33 billion to the private sector and another $0.07 million in grants.

Bad loans stare at India, warns ADB

Bad loans stare at India, warns ADB

Rediff.com23 Oct 2006

'India can be the next great bull market'

'India can be the next great bull market'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2005

Investment guru Carl Delfeld on why he is optimistic about India.

IFC keen to fund big power projects

IFC keen to fund big power projects

Rediff.com13 Sep 2006

ADB pegs India's growth at 8.2%

ADB pegs India's growth at 8.2%

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

The report said even though overseas demand will take some more time to revive, robust domestic consumption and rising investment would place the economy firmly on the growth trajectory.

ADB raises GDP forecast to 8.5%

ADB raises GDP forecast to 8.5%

Rediff.com28 Sep 2010

Asian Development Bank on Tuesday raised India's growth forecast for the current fiscal to 8.5 per cent from 8.2 per cent but expressed concern over persistent high inflation and rising value of rupee which could undermine future economic expansion.

Global lenders line up $1.8 billion rural credit

Global lenders line up $1.8 billion rural credit

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

Funds for capital recast of rural credit societies

Society needs balanced growth

Society needs balanced growth

Rediff.com16 Feb 2005

The society needs a proper balance between the state, market and voluntary organisations to proceed on the path of balanced development, Asian Development Bank deputy country director Sudipto Mundle said.

Will Asian growth rebound?

Will Asian growth rebound?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

The resilience of many emerging markets, notably China and India, in the aftermath of the Lehman shock further strengthened this sense of manifest destiny.

ADB to lend $100 mn to J&K

ADB to lend $100 mn to J&K

Rediff.com9 Jan 2004

Asian Development Bank has agreed to lend $100 million to Jammu and Kashmir for commercialisation of agriculture and development of farm-based business, A A Zargar, the state agriculture minister, said in Jammu.

NHAI may get $400-mn loan from ADB next month

NHAI may get $400-mn loan from ADB next month

Rediff.com6 Nov 2009

The government needs about Rs 3.31 lakh crore (Rs 3.31 trillion) to meet its target of developing 35,000 kms of national highways over the next five years.

Power Grid to raise $3 bn from WB, ADB

Power Grid to raise $3 bn from WB, ADB

Rediff.com5 Sep 2007

PGCIL planned to take a loan of about $2 billion (Rs 8,350 crore) from World Bank and $1 billion (Rs 4,150 crore) from Asian Development Bank, Power Minister Sushilkumar Shinde told Rajya Sabha in a written reply.

ADB lowers India's growth projection to 6.5%

ADB lowers India's growth projection to 6.5%

Rediff.com12 Jul 2012

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday lowered the growth forecast for India to 6.5 per cent for the current fiscal, from the earlier 7 per cent projection, on the back of subdued demand and high inflation.

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.

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 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.

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.

'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.

China suspends Lanka energy project after India protest

China suspends Lanka energy project after India protest

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

China said it has suspended the project due to security concerns from a third party.

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

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.

$ 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.

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.

Canada's allegations serious, India not cooperating: US

Canada's allegations serious, India not cooperating: US

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

"When it comes to the Canadian matter, we have made clear that the allegations are extremely serious and they need to be taken seriously. We wanted to see the government of India cooperate with Canada in its investigation. Obviously, they have not chosen that path," State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller told reporters at his daily news conference.

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

Saurabh Walker: New Zealand banking on Indian analyst for World Cup

Saurabh Walker: New Zealand banking on Indian analyst for World Cup

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Shaping strategies to suit different oppositions and venues will be key for every team during the World Cup and New Zealand have an Indian, who is familiar with conditions and owns the data to assist them -- Saurabh Walkar, their performance analyst.

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.

Naidu's Arrest: Will TDP Implode?

Naidu's Arrest: Will TDP Implode?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Is Chandrababu Naidu being in jail an opportunity? How will the TDP capitalise on it? Or will it implode with nothing more than a sigh?