News for 'Asian Development Bank'

Niti Aayog being decked up to welcome new members

Niti Aayog being decked up to welcome new members

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Hectic preparations are on at the newly-formed Niti Aayog to welcome the first Vice-Chairman Arvind Panagariya and other members whose appointments were approved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.

This IITian's venture is educating poor children in villages

This IITian's venture is educating poor children in villages

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Hippocampus Learning Centres bridges urban-rural gap through affordable, quality pre-schooling for kids.

India to get 3rd set of Swiss bank details, info on real estate this month

India to get 3rd set of Swiss bank details, info on real estate this month

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

Marking a key milestone in the Indian government's fight against black money allegedly stashed abroad, India will get this month the complete information on flats, apartments and condominiums owned by Indians in Switzerland as also on earnings made from such properties to help it look into tax liabilities associated with those assets.

India is emerging global power: Doha Bank CEO

India is emerging global power: Doha Bank CEO

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

The rapid growth of India and China will overshadow the development of their Asian neighbours in coming years, with the purchasing power of their populations increasing to almost match consumers in the US and EU combined, a senior Doha Bank official has said.

Pak has shown meagre progress against terror financing: Watchgroup

Pak has shown meagre progress against terror financing: Watchgroup

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Pakistan has improved its full compliance on only two of the 40 FATF recommendations, the APG report noted.

Lost Your Job? How To Get REHIRED

Lost Your Job? How To Get REHIRED

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

With accurate strategies you can create an online presence, reach out to employers and maximise your chances of getting employed.

Pakistan unlikely to exit FATF's grey list: Report

Pakistan unlikely to exit FATF's grey list: Report

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

The Paris-based global watchdog for curbing terror financing and money laundering will hold its virtual plenary session from October 21 to 23. It will review Pakistan's progress on the 27-point action plan.

Modi seeks ADB's help to transform Indian Railways

Modi seeks ADB's help to transform Indian Railways

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

ADB was urged to take up the Railways sector.

FATF retains Pak in 'grey list', delivers a sharp warning

FATF retains Pak in 'grey list', delivers a sharp warning

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

The FATF warned Pakistan that if it doesn't complete a full action plan by June, it could lead to consequences on its businesses

Investors' wealth plunges Rs 10.42 lakh crore in 7 trading sessions

Investors' wealth plunges Rs 10.42 lakh crore in 7 trading sessions

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Seven consecutive sessions of decline in the equity market has eroded the wealth of investors by a whopping Rs 10.42 lakh crore and the benchmark Sensex has tumbled more than 2,000 points during this period. Concerns over more rate hikes by developed economies, weak global equity markets and fresh foreign fund outflows from the domestic market have dented investor sentiments. On Monday, the BSE Sensex dropped 175.58 points or 0.30 per cent to end at 59,288.35 points, marking a decline for seven straight trading sessions.

Sensex gets a banking scare, takes 255-point knock

Sensex gets a banking scare, takes 255-point knock

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

The 50-share NSE Nifty settled lower by 76.05 points, or 0.88 per cent, at 8,615.25

Jaitley believes India has potential to grow at 9-10%

Jaitley believes India has potential to grow at 9-10%

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Due to major policy reforms announced recently by the government, India is poised for good growth.

It's 'make in US, sell in India' deal for renewable energy

It's 'make in US, sell in India' deal for renewable energy

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

As the euphoria around US President Barack Obama's visit ebbs, the fine print of the investment announcements reveal a financial boost for American solar energy companies to increase their exports to India.

'Over The Long Term, Equities Are The Best Inflation Hedge'

'Over The Long Term, Equities Are The Best Inflation Hedge'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

'Recent underperformance notwithstanding, equities should constitute a major part of investors' financial portfolio.'

'India is a equity market to invest in'

'India is a equity market to invest in'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

'India is an equity market with a breadth and depth of companies to invest in.'

No immersion of medals; wrestlers return from Haridwar

No immersion of medals; wrestlers return from Haridwar

Rediff.com30 May 2023

The protesting wrestlers refrained from immersing their medals in the river Ganges after being convinced by Khap and farmer leaders who sought five days to address their grievances.

Pak continues to remain on FATF 'Grey List'

Pak continues to remain on FATF 'Grey List'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

The global agency said there are "serious deficiencies" on the part of the country in checking terror-financing and it lacks an effective system to deal with it.

Human Development Index: India ranks a dismal 130!

Human Development Index: India ranks a dismal 130!

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

India also fares poorly on maternal mortality rate.

World Bank predicts 7.3% fall in remittances

World Bank predicts 7.3% fall in remittances

Rediff.com15 Jul 2009

The slowdown in global remittance flows that became evident in the last quarter of 2008 has continued in the first half of 2009. However, South Asian countries like India, Pakistan and Bangladesh have continued to post strong growth till now because of remittances from the Gulf region.

India's economy to shrink by 3.2% in FY21: World Bank

India's economy to shrink by 3.2% in FY21: World Bank

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

However, the Indian economy is expected to bounce back in 2021, the World Bank said.

US diplomat flays India's new data localisation, e-commerce rules

US diplomat flays India's new data localisation, e-commerce rules

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

"We are concerned about the data localisation law and the new e-commerce regulations...they do not fully take into account the needs of all stakeholders, including American and other foreign companies," acting principal deputy assistant secretary of the US, Thomas Vajda said.

World Bank pushes efforts to reduce AIDS stigma

World Bank pushes efforts to reduce AIDS stigma

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

The World Bank, the United Nations and private sector partners recently launched a competitive development marketplace aimed at identifying and funding innovative approaches to reduce stigma and discrimination associated with HIV and AIDS in India and other South Asian countries. The initiative, called 'Tackling HIV and AIDS Stigma and Discrimination: From Insights to Action,' targets communities across India and the rest of the subcontinent.

World's fastest-growing economy lags most South Asian neighbours

World's fastest-growing economy lags most South Asian neighbours

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

India's per capita GDP of $5,238 in 2013 was 65 per cent lower than Iran, 54 per cent lower than Maldives, 44 per cent lower than Sri Lanka and 27 per cent lower than Bhutan, according to the Human Development Report 2015

World Bank sees 6.5% growth in India

World Bank sees 6.5% growth in India

Rediff.com8 Dec 2004

India, along with other South Asian countries, is expected to sustain a growth of 6-6.3 per cent in the next two years, although global economic growth is slated to decline to 3.2 per cent, the World Bank said on Wednesday.

ADB pegs India's growth forecast at 7.4% this year

ADB pegs India's growth forecast at 7.4% this year

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

'India's economy faces further downside risks from sluggish private investment and rural demand weakened by slow wage growth.'

PSUs became the biggest laggards on Indian bourses

PSUs became the biggest laggards on Indian bourses

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Market cap of government companies has remained unchanged in the past 8 years.

'We have taught the Chinese some lessons'

'We have taught the Chinese some lessons'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

'In Eastern Ladakh the Chinese attempted salami slicing.' 'Our response has been superb. Our military has responded magnificently.'

Sensex ends 183 points higher as investors await Fed outcome

Sensex ends 183 points higher as investors await Fed outcome

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Broader markets underperformed indices with BSE Midcap down 0.43% while the Smallcap index fell 0.07%.

'Markets have growth potential in medium to long term'

'Markets have growth potential in medium to long term'

Rediff.com8 May 2023

'Indian equity valuations, although not very expensive, are not cheap either.'

ADB pegs India's GDP rate at 5.5%

ADB pegs India's GDP rate at 5.5%

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

India's GDP is poised to accelerate to 5.5 per cent in 2014-15 on the back of improved performance in industry and services but it may take some time for the country to reach its potential growth rate, says an Asian Development Bank (ADB) report.

Sensex recovers smartly, ends up 246 points

Sensex recovers smartly, ends up 246 points

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Equity indices overcame a wobbly start to clock gains for the third session on the trot on Tuesday, propped up by banking, metal and energy stocks amid a mixed trend in global markets. A recovery in the rupee also bolstered sentiment, traders said. The 30-share BSE Sensex advanced 246.47 points or 0.45 per cent to settle at 54,767.62 after starting the trade on a weak note. In a volatile session, the benchmark hit a high of 54,817.52 and a low of 54,232.82 during the day.

Pak releases water in Sutlej, Punjab villages flooded

Pak releases water in Sutlej, Punjab villages flooded

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Only traces of rainfall were recorded in a few areas of the national capital on Thursday which continued to experience sultry weather.

Mending fences with China begins

Mending fences with China begins

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

'Significantly, Foreign Secretary Gokhale was received at very high level in Beijing.' 'It only shows China's keenness to move forward and put the relationship on a 'win-win' footing,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Bureaucratic rejig at Centre: New secys appointed

Bureaucratic rejig at Centre: New secys appointed

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The appointment of new expenditure secretary comes a month-and-a-half ahead of the Budget for 2020-21 to be presented on February 1.

India has less fiscal room to support economy: Fitch

India has less fiscal room to support economy: Fitch

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Fitch Ratings director Thomas Rookmaaker said India's debt-to-GDP ratio is likely to rise to 76 per cent from 70 per cent currently due to wider fiscal deficit and low economic growth.

Adani Lost Rs 3,000 Crore A Week In 2023

Adani Lost Rs 3,000 Crore A Week In 2023

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

The combined market-cap of all listed Adani group firms has plunged nearly Rs 7.11 trillion since January 24 when the Hindenburg report was made public.

S Asia to grow at 7.2%: World Bank

S Asia to grow at 7.2%: World Bank

Rediff.com20 Apr 2004

Rupee falls for second day; weak Asian peers hurt

Rupee falls for second day; weak Asian peers hurt

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

Dealers attributed the fall in the rupee on Tuesday to dollar's gains against other currencies overseas, but a higher opening in the domestic equity market capped the fall.

Sitharaman lists climate finance, crypto regulation as key G20 agenda

Sitharaman lists climate finance, crypto regulation as key G20 agenda

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Climate and sustainable development financing, multilateral institution reforms, regulation of digital assets, the spillover effect on developing economies from actions of western central banks, energy and food security in the backdrop of war in Europe, and sanctions on Russia and their impact on the global economy are some of the agenda items that India will take up as President of G-20, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday. India will take over as President of the powerful international grouping on December 1 for a year. There will be around 200 meetings throughout the country, with the summit Heads of State meeting expected to be held in New Delhi next September.

Arvind Panagariya appointed vice-chairman of NITI Aayog

Arvind Panagariya appointed vice-chairman of NITI Aayog

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Pro-growth economist Arvind Panagariya has been appointed as first vice-chairman of the newly announced NITI Aayog, which has replaced the Planning Commission.