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World Bank may cut off state loans

World Bank may cut off state loans

Rediff.com9 Aug 2004

Slowdown in exports: World Bank cautions China

Slowdown in exports: World Bank cautions China

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

While edging up China's gross domestic product growth projection for both 2010 and 2011, the report said that growth in domestic demand would remain strong although exports could suffer from a predicted global economic slowdown next year.

Trump's Huge Venezuela Gamble

Trump's Huge Venezuela Gamble

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

I am inclined to believe that the Venezuela adventure is not an indication of American strength, alas, but rather of American weakness, points out Rajeev Srinivasan.

World Bank to lend $220 mn to AP

World Bank to lend $220 mn to AP

Rediff.com15 Jan 2004

World Bank will provide another $220 million loan to Andhra Pradesh to expedite the reforms process even as it was considering sanctioning such loans to Tamil Nadu and Orissa as well.

'Confident of good trade deal with US'

'Confident of good trade deal with US'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Officials from both India and the US in the recent past have indicated that a "fair deal" will be concluded soon, with Indian officials holding that more formal rounds of talks are not needed.

Women's WC: South Africa banking on top-order to fire vs England

Women's WC: South Africa banking on top-order to fire vs England

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

South Africa will be eager to turn consistent recent form into a title-winning run when they open their women's ODI World Cup campaign against traditional powerhouses England in Guwahati on Friday.

Govt, World Bank sign $250 million credit pact

Govt, World Bank sign $250 million credit pact

Rediff.com4 Feb 2003

The government and World Bank on Tuesday signed an agreement for a credit of 180 million SDR ($250 million equivalent) from International Development Agency for the Technical Engineering Education Quality Improvement Project.

World Bank may aid India e-governance projects

World Bank may aid India e-governance projects

Rediff.com24 Mar 2004

The government is in talks with the World Bank for technical and financial assistance for overall e-governance projects in the country.

No more World Bank loan for Karnataka: Krishna

No more World Bank loan for Karnataka: Krishna

Rediff.com23 Jul 2003

In line with its decision to maintain borrowing within its "load bearing" capacity, Karnataka has decided against going in for more loans from the World Bank and other agencies, Chief Minister S M Krishna said on Wednesday.

Indian economy likely to contract by 9.6% in 2020-21: World Bank

Indian economy likely to contract by 9.6% in 2020-21: World Bank

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

India's economy is estimated to contract by 9.6 per cent in the fiscal year 2020-21, reflecting a sharp drop in household spending and private investment, and the growth is expected to recover to 5.4 per cent in 2021, the World Bank said on Tuesday. In its Global Economic Prospects report, the World Bank said that the informal sector, which accounts for four-fifths of employment, has been subject to severe income losses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

World Bank nods projects worth $372 mn for India

World Bank nods projects worth $372 mn for India

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

The additional finance will also help the government focus on improving the quality of water supply.

Arun Jaitley to attend annual IMF-World Bank meeting in April

Arun Jaitley to attend annual IMF-World Bank meeting in April

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das and Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg are also expected to attend the meetings.

World Bank grants $120 mn for SMEs

World Bank grants $120 mn for SMEs

Rediff.com1 Dec 2004

The World Bank has approved a $120 million loan to support the development of India's small and medium enterprises sector.

India can grow at 8%, enthuses World Bank

India can grow at 8%, enthuses World Bank

Rediff.com19 Dec 2003

World Bank is optimistic that the Indian economy can grow by 6-8 per cent in the coming years but has asked the government to improve social services like education and health.

The Jail Where Nicolas Maduro Is Imprisoned

The Jail Where Nicolas Maduro Is Imprisoned

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Well-known inmates of the notorious Metropolitan Detention Center, Brooklyn, New York.

India, China to get bigger role in World Bank

India, China to get bigger role in World Bank

Rediff.com27 Apr 2009

The World Bank and IMF have announced that they will try to complete reforms in the Bank's voting structure by next year, a move which would give emerging economies like China and India a greater say in the affairs of the financial institutions.

India should simplify biz policies to ensure growth: World Bank

India should simplify biz policies to ensure growth: World Bank

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Investors believe Indian is a tough place to do business with.

Pakistan to get $6.2 bn from World Bank

Pakistan to get $6.2 bn from World Bank

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

Pakistan will get a whopping $6.2 billion aid from the World Bank in the next three years to come out of the current economic crisis, reduce poverty and improve the fragile security situation in the country.

World Bank, ADB only for consultation: Montek

World Bank, ADB only for consultation: Montek

Rediff.com8 Sep 2004

Amid criticism over engaging experts from multilateral agencies like World Bank, Planning Commission on Wednesday asserted that none of the "outside bodies"

World Bank to lend $650 million for Indian rail project

World Bank to lend $650 million for Indian rail project

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

India's Railways has struggled to expand to keep up with demand

Music In 2 Minutes: The Nadeem-Shravan Story

Music In 2 Minutes: The Nadeem-Shravan Story

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

The duo converted musical notes into bank notes with a steady spate of 1990s musicals such as Aashiqui, Saajan, Dil Hain Ke Manta Nahin, Raja Hindustani and Pardes.

World Bank predicts crude oil price rebound

World Bank predicts crude oil price rebound

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

The revised projection comes after a 17% rise in the April-June.

India will grow at 4-5%: World Bank, ADB

India will grow at 4-5%: World Bank, ADB

Rediff.com1 Apr 2009

In its global economic forecast update for 2009, the World Bank projected a growth rate of 4 per cent for India during 2009-10, while the ADB, in its outlook, expects the economy to expand by 5 per cent. A separate outlook by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, a club of developed countries, has forecast a 4.3 per cent growth rate for India. India had last grown below this level in 2002-03, when the economy expanded by 3.8 per cent.

India, UAE seal defence pact, set $200 bn trade target

India, UAE seal defence pact, set $200 bn trade target

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Under the defence partnership, India and the UAE are eyeing defence industrial collaboration and cooperation in advanced technologies, cyberspace training, special operations, interoperability of their militaries and counter terrorism.

World Bank ban: Nath tries to clear Wipro's name

World Bank ban: Nath tries to clear Wipro's name

Rediff.com28 Jan 2009

After disclosing late last year its decision banning Satyam Computer Services, the World Bank said earlier this month that Wipro and another Indian IT firm Megasoft have also been debarred from directly doing business with it under its corporate procurement programme. The Bank had disclosed the ban on Satyam on December 25, while debarment of Wipro and Megasoft was revealed on January 11.

India's high growth to continue: World Bank

India's high growth to continue: World Bank

Rediff.com24 Jul 2006

The World Bank said on Monday hardening interest rates and a surge in oil prices worldwide will have a marginal impact on India's economy and the country would continue to witness high GDP growth.

Secretary in PMO gets World Bank posting

Secretary in PMO gets World Bank posting

Rediff.com20 Oct 2008

Pulok Chatterjee, secretary in the Prime Minister's Office, has been appointed as executive director in the World Bank

World Bank hails Aadhaar, India saves $1 billion per annum

World Bank hails Aadhaar, India saves $1 billion per annum

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

India is on track to register its entire 1.25 billion population using its Aadhaar digital ID.

No targeted price level for rupee vs dollar, says RBI

No targeted price level for rupee vs dollar, says RBI

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) does not target any price level on the rupee, Governor Sanjay Malhotra reiterated at an International Monetary Fund and World Bank event on Wednesday.

Aramco, OIL likely to pick up stake in BPCL's Andhra refinery

Aramco, OIL likely to pick up stake in BPCL's Andhra refinery

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

State-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) is willing to dilute a 30-40 per cent stake in its upcoming greenfield refinery in Andhra Pradesh, with Gulf energy major Saudi Aramco and upstream player Oil India Ltd (OIL) likely to join as partners, a senior BPCL executive said.

World Bank grant for India's power plants

World Bank grant for India's power plants

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

The World Bank on Friday approved a $80-million loan for the renovation and modernisation of old, polluting and inefficient coal-fired power plants in India, in a move that could help lower carbon emissions.

World Bank approves $1.5 billion to support clean India campaign

World Bank approves $1.5 billion to support clean India campaign

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

The World Bank has approved a $1.5 billion loan for the ambitious clean India campaign.

World Bank appoints Pulock Chatterji exec director

World Bank appoints Pulock Chatterji exec director

Rediff.com21 Oct 2008

Chatterji, an IAS officer from the Uttar Pradesh cadre, will take over from Dhanendra Kumar for a term of three years, an official spokesperson said. Kumar, a 1968 batch IAS officer from the Haryana cadre, was to retire on October 31. However, he has been granted an extension till January 31, next year.

$5.3-bn World Bank aid to urban infra

$5.3-bn World Bank aid to urban infra

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

This was stated by Union urban development minster Sugata Roy in Rajya Sabha today in response to a written question.

World Bank pegs India's growth at 7.5%

World Bank pegs India's growth at 7.5%

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

This comes at a time when the global recovery remains fragile and is expected to slow later this year as the impact of the fiscal stimulus measures wanes.

WPL Win May Boost Deepti Sharma's Brand Appeal

WPL Win May Boost Deepti Sharma's Brand Appeal

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

'Her outstanding performance in the World Cup has definitely added to her brand value significantly. The high WPL bids validate it more.'

SC stalls UP govt's Banke Bihari temple corridor plan

SC stalls UP govt's Banke Bihari temple corridor plan

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court has put on hold the Uttar Pradesh government's plan to develop the Shri Banke Bihari Temple Corridor in Vrindavan, citing a lack of consultation with key stakeholders. The court questioned the state's approach and the urgency of enacting an ordinance to take over the temple's management.

Successful demonetisation will help up revenues in long run: World Bank

Successful demonetisation will help up revenues in long run: World Bank

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

Successful demonetisation will help in raising revenues on sustained basis as more and more people will come under the tax net, says a World Bank report.