News for 'Japan Bank for International Cooperation'

Japan Bank's loan for Ajanta-Ellora

Japan Bank's loan for Ajanta-Ellora

Rediff.com26 Apr 2005

Japan Bank for International Cooperation has approved a loan of 7331 million yen for the development of Ajanta Ellora Phase II.

Will Japan's Iron Lady Deepen India-Japan Ties?

Will Japan's Iron Lady Deepen India-Japan Ties?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

As a protege of Shinzo Abe, Takaichi is expected to scale bilateral ties much higher. Trade and investment shall grow. People-to-people contacts shall be scaled up, points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

'Indian Army Has Free Hand To Deal With China'

'Indian Army Has Free Hand To Deal With China'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

'After the Galwan clash, the rules of engagement changed with the army commanders allowed to use any means at their disposal as they deem fit for tactical operations.'

Japan Bank to help India to clean Ganga

Japan Bank to help India to clean Ganga

Rediff.com19 May 2006

Stepping up efforts to clean Ganga at Varanasi, the government has signed a loan agreement of Rs 552 crore (Rs 5.52 billion) with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation for an ambitious project, the Lok Sabha was informed on Friday.

Kremlin Didn't Know About Modi Gesture

Kremlin Didn't Know About Modi Gesture

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

The Russians have termed Putin's visit to India, his first to this country since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war, as 'Druzhba Dosti', which means 'friendship' in Russian and Hindi respectively.

Will India continue to remain an attractive FDI destination in 2026?

Will India continue to remain an attractive FDI destination in 2026?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

FDI inflows into India are expected to register robust growth in 2026, supported by strong macroeconomic fundamentals, big-ticket investment announcements, sustained efforts to improve the ease of doing business, and a new generation of investment-linked trade pacts.

Turbulence In Tokyo: What It Means For India

Turbulence In Tokyo: What It Means For India

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's sudden resignation after only a year in office has thrown Japan into political turmoil, raising doubts about how the country will handle economic and regional challenges, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

It's destination India for Japan Inc!

It's destination India for Japan Inc!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

India has become the most sought destination for investment by Japanese companies, next to China, and ahead of other Asian countries and emerging economies like Russia, Brazil, Mexico and even the United States and the United Kingdom.

Japan Inc buys the India story

Japan Inc buys the India story

Rediff.com16 Nov 2004

At G7 Summit, Modi urges global action against terrorism

At G7 Summit, Modi urges global action against terrorism

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Reaffirming India's stand against terrorism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged leaders of the G7 to galvanise global action against terrorism and underscored the need for strict action against those who 'promote and support' it.

6 firms in fray for RBI's currency management project

6 firms in fray for RBI's currency management project

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

State-owned Engineers India and MECON as well as four private entities are in the fray for the project to comprehensively revamp RBI's currency management infrastructure in order to cater to future cash needs of the country's fast growing economy. The four private entities are: Accenture Solutions; Colliers International (India) Property Services; PricewaterhouseCoopers and The Boston Consulting Group (India).

India-Japan Trade: The Abe Effect

India-Japan Trade: The Abe Effect

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

During Abe's tenure, Japan had announced support for a number of major projects. These included the bullet train project between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, besides allocations for a freight corridor between Mumbai and New Delhi.

USTR Report Intensifies Trade Tensions With India

USTR Report Intensifies Trade Tensions With India

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

The US Trade Representative noted that India's average applied tariff rate stood at 17% per cent, the highest of any major world economy.

Japan to offer 81% loan for Mumbai-Ahmedabad high speed rail project

Japan to offer 81% loan for Mumbai-Ahmedabad high speed rail project

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Construction is supposed to begin in 2017, with completion slated for 2023.

'Japanese investors see India as No 2'

'Japanese investors see India as No 2'

Rediff.com6 May 2013

An interview with Hiroshi Watanabe, president and chief executive of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation.

Global agencies keen on Bihar growth

Global agencies keen on Bihar growth

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

Global agencies have shown interest in Bihar's developmental projects. They met Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to chart out an investment plan.

SBI raises $1 bn from JBIC, other Japanese lenders

SBI raises $1 bn from JBIC, other Japanese lenders

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

These are untied loans, meaning SBI has freedom to use this money to lend. They also do not come with any conditions attached for lending to specific projects or programmes.

Did You Know About Tatas' China Link?

Did You Know About Tatas' China Link?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

The Tata Group is one of the very few Indian MNCs which has carved out a niche in China's highly competitive market, notes Rup Narayan Das.

Govt seeks Japanese help for metros

Govt seeks Japanese help for metros

Rediff.com30 Nov 2005

Govt seeks Japanese help for Delhi, Bangalore metro projects

Chindwara steals the show in Tokyo

Chindwara steals the show in Tokyo

Rediff.com17 Jun 2006

Chindwara, a small district in Madhya Pradesh, stole the limelight during a business and economic summit that wound up in Tokyo on Friday by securing Rs 563.14 crore ($125 million) funding for an irrigation project.

B-Schools: Consulting Tops Interns Hires

B-Schools: Consulting Tops Interns Hires

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

...followed by financial services, IT, and sales and marketing.

India, Canada expel diplomats amid deepening rift

India, Canada expel diplomats amid deepening rift

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

India on Monday expelled six Canadian diplomats and announced withdrawing its high commissioner and other 'targeted' officials from Canada after strongly dismissing Ottawa's allegations linking the envoy to a probe into the killing of Sikh extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, in a major downturn in already frosty ties between the two nations.

RBI signs currency Swap Arrangement with Japan

RBI signs currency Swap Arrangement with Japan

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

This will help to address short-term liquidity problems.

India can get billions of dollars in FDI from Japan: Kochhar

India can get billions of dollars in FDI from Japan: Kochhar

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

All India needs to do is focus on making its business environment more friendly.

Abe's $35-bn promise to Modi has riders

Abe's $35-bn promise to Modi has riders

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Money to come only after Delhi improves biz environment & fast-tracks work.

What worries Japanese investors about India

What worries Japanese investors about India

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

However, survey by Japanese firm shows India as most preferred Asian market for Japanese investors.

No dispute with neighbours, but shared future with BRI, says China

No dispute with neighbours, but shared future with BRI, says China

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Lou also spoke about China's tensions with neighbouring countries without directly mentioning the eastern Ladakh border standoff with India since May 2020 which resulted in the Galwan Valley clash in June of that year.

Can Modi, Abe completely rework the India-Japan ties?

Can Modi, Abe completely rework the India-Japan ties?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi enjoys a close relationship with Shinzo Abe. For Abe, "a strong India is in the best interest of Japan, and a strong Japan is in the best interest of India."

India top investment destination for Japanese firms: Survey

India top investment destination for Japanese firms: Survey

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Japanese companies are planning investments of about Rs 75,000 crore

World Bank keen to fund Mumbai's mega Metro projects

World Bank keen to fund Mumbai's mega Metro projects

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

With the Japanese government taking a lead in funding the megapolis' many signature infrastructure projects, the World Bank has evinced interest in funding the proposed Charkop-Dahisar and Wadala-Teen Hath Naka Metro projects.

Xi's China Dream Gets India Pushback

Xi's China Dream Gets India Pushback

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

As India's stock rises, the resolution of the border row may become even more difficult, warn Harsh V Pant and Kalpit Mankikar.

India to remain fastest-growing major economy in 2024

India to remain fastest-growing major economy in 2024

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

India decisively withstood global headwinds in 2023 and is likely to remain as the world's fastest-growing major economy on the back of growing demand, moderate inflation, stable interest rate regime and robust foreign exchange reserves. Despite widespread pessimism witnessed among the developed nations and the worsening geopolitical situation, India recorded a gross domestic product (GDP) expansion of 6.1 per cent in the March quarter. The growth moved up to 7.8 per cent in the June quarter and was 7.6 per cent in the September quarter. For the first six months of this fiscal, the growth was 7.7 per cent.

Japan says Olympics on track as Abe, Trump hold talks on coronavirus

Japan says Olympics on track as Abe, Trump hold talks on coronavirus

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Donald Trump talked by phone for about 50 minutes Friday morning and agreed to 'strengthen cooperation' on fighting the novel coronavirus, but did not discuss postponing the Olympics or holding them without spectators, Japanese officials said.

If your bank goes bust, how much money will you get?

If your bank goes bust, how much money will you get?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

'The new ceiling will cover around 93 per cent of all deposit accounts, up from 90 per cent earlier,' notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

ISS may fall on India, China: Russian space agency chief warns

ISS may fall on India, China: Russian space agency chief warns

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

Russia and the US are the major partners in the ISS programme, which also includes Canada, Japan and several European nations like France, Italy and Spain.

Should we be afraid of corporates entering banking?

Should we be afraid of corporates entering banking?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

If indeed the gate opens for big industrial houses, the RBI needs to be smarter than them and demonstrate it through action, not reaction, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

RIL raises $550 mn from Japanese banks

RIL raises $550 mn from Japanese banks

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

The 12-year loan will part finance the proposed expansion of RIL's petrochemical plants and setting up of new gasification unit and refinery off-gas cracker over the next 2-3 years.

Railways may scrap new dedicated freight corridors, enhance existing ones

Railways may scrap new dedicated freight corridors, enhance existing ones

Rediff.com25 May 2022

This alternative is being planned as the existing projects continue to be delayed due to land acquisition troubles. The ministry is thinking of adding new track lines to its existing eastern and western DFCs passing major areas in the proposed stretches, senior officials said.

China fears, India will 'steal' its jobs, and dent business

China fears, India will 'steal' its jobs, and dent business

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

An article in China's Global Times warned Beijing that China needs to worry about the effect of industrial transfer to India on production chain