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ADB gives Rs 40 crore for Kashmir project

ADB gives Rs 40 crore for Kashmir project

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

The money will be used for drainage systems development.

Setting up BRICS Bank won't be easy: ADB chief

Setting up BRICS Bank won't be easy: ADB chief

Rediff.com2 May 2013

The grouping of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa had in March decided to establish a new development bank -- BRICS Bank -- to finance infrastructure projects and to create a $100 billion contingency fund to tackle any financial crisis in emerging economies.

Evergrande isn't China's Lehman moment

Evergrande isn't China's Lehman moment

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Many in the US establishment must hope that the crisis would put the brakes on China's growing military might. Well, it ain't gonna happen, says T T Ram Mohan, who was appointed a member of the prime minister's economic advisory council on Wednesday, October 28, 2021.

India can achieve 8-9% economic growth: ADB president

India can achieve 8-9% economic growth: ADB president

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

The growth in the current fiscal is likely to slip to a decade-low of 5.7 per cent.

63 clauses of Motor Vehicles Act likely to be implemented from Sep 1: Gadkari

63 clauses of Motor Vehicles Act likely to be implemented from Sep 1: Gadkari

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

These clauses deal with penalties, licences, registration and National Transport Policy, among others.

'Expansionary monetary policy helped curb recession'

'Expansionary monetary policy helped curb recession'

Rediff.com3 May 2013

Takao replaced Haruhiko Kuroda, who had, in March, quit ADB to take charge as Japan's central bank governor.

'No change in India's rating in 12-18 months'

'No change in India's rating in 12-18 months'

Rediff.com3 May 2013

As India raised its pitch for upgrade of ratings from the current lowest investment grade, Atsi Sheth, vice-president and senior analyst, sovereign risk group, Moody's Investors Service, tells Business Standard that she does not foresee any movement from the current grade in the next 12-18 months.

Facing hardships in maintaining lending levels: ADB

Facing hardships in maintaining lending levels: ADB

Rediff.com2 May 2013

The Manila-based multilateral lender had extended $2.4-billion loan to India across sectors like transport, energy, commerce, industry, trade and finance in 2012. India is the biggest borrower of ADB.

Avoid short dresses, holding hands in public in India: ADB

Avoid short dresses, holding hands in public in India: ADB

Rediff.com2 May 2013

Indians are conservative, curious and women here are expected to dress modestly to avoid sexual harassment. This is the advice given out by the Asian Development Bank to all its delegates visiting India for the annual meeting beginning in Greater Noida on Thursday.

SE Asia ready to build, but will investors come?

SE Asia ready to build, but will investors come?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Easy global liquidity and investors' eagerness to tap one of the world's few fast-growing regions should create a sweet spot for the region to fill the $600 billion in infrastructure needs the Asian Development Bank identifies over the next decade.

'Present global crisis is comparable to Lehman shock of 2008'

'Present global crisis is comparable to Lehman shock of 2008'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

The present financial crisis in Europe and other countries is affecting Asian economies not just through trade or slower Asian exports, but through financial channels and can be compared to the Lehman shock of 2008.

Bihar roads construction praised by ADB

Bihar roads construction praised by ADB

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

The chief minister asked the delegation to consider new proposals under regional connectivity scheme and also to provide further assistance for newly notified state highways.

Bangladesh inches closer to joining TAPI project

Bangladesh inches closer to joining TAPI project

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

Asian Development Bank has asked Dhaka to send a formal request by Sunday.

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.

Two contrasting realities rule Asia, says ADB

Two contrasting realities rule Asia, says ADB

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

While the world's largest and the most populous continent has more than doubled its share in the global gross domestic product from 15 per cent in 1950 to 35 per cent currently, billions of its people do not get even basic amenities of life, the Philippines-based institutions president Haruhiko Kuroda said.

ADB lowers India's growth projection to 5.6%

ADB lowers India's growth projection to 5.6%

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Monday lowered India's growth forecast for the current fiscal to 5.6 per cent, from 7 per cent projected earlier, citing falling global demand and impact of delayed monsoon on agricultural production.

Pranab blames global volatility for rupee depreciation

Pranab blames global volatility for rupee depreciation

Rediff.com4 May 2012

With the rupee fast losing value against the US dollar, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Friday blamed volatility in global commodity prices for currency depreciation and said deteriorating balance of payment (BoP) situation in several Asian countries also put stress on currencies.

Terror financing watchdog decides to keep Pak in 'Grey' list

Terror financing watchdog decides to keep Pak in 'Grey' list

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

The FATF continuing Pakistan in the 'Grey' list means its downgrading by IMF, World Bank, ADB, EU and also a reduction in risk rating by Moody's, S&P and Fitch.

Sensex, Nifty end lower, all eyes on US Fed policy

Sensex, Nifty end lower, all eyes on US Fed policy

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Brokers said investor sentiment turned choppy on selling by foreign institutional investors ahead of the September month derivatives expiry on Thursday.

Rich-poor divide widens in Asia: ADB

Rich-poor divide widens in Asia: ADB

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

The rapid growth in developing Asian countries including India is widening the rich-poor divide and income inequality could threaten the stability of nations, warns the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Indian equities 2nd best in returns

Indian equities 2nd best in returns

Rediff.com18 May 2010

The report, however, warned of challenges arising from large capital inflows.

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.

Huge investment scope in India; $1-tn in 5 years: FM

Huge investment scope in India; $1-tn in 5 years: FM

Rediff.com4 May 2012

Offering "huge scope" for foreign investments, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Friday said India needs about $1 trillion in next five years for infrastructure development, half of which has to come from the private sector.

Not a front runner for Prez polls, says Pranab

Not a front runner for Prez polls, says Pranab

Rediff.com4 May 2012

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Friday dismissed as speculation reports that he has emerged as a front runner in the race for presidential election.

Fate of one of the largest bridges in Asia hangs in limbo

Fate of one of the largest bridges in Asia hangs in limbo

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

With almost $ 1.815 billion out of the fund's bucket for the bridge, the fate of Bangladesh's most important bridge has now become uncertain.

Global GDP may lose $77-347 bn due to coronavirus: ADB

Global GDP may lose $77-347 bn due to coronavirus: ADB

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

The magnitude of the economic losses will depend on how the outbreak evolves, which remains highly uncertain.

ADB approved $17.51 bn in 2010

ADB approved $17.51 bn in 2010

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

The Asian Development Bank (ADB), on Wednesday said it has approved $17.51 billion in financing operations last year to assist its developing member countries achieve their Millennium Development Goals.

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 invest $60 mn in VC funds

ADB to invest $60 mn in VC funds

Rediff.com23 May 2011

Funds will invest in new technology companies involved with climate change mitigation.

ADB lowers India growth forecast to 5.4% for 2012-13

ADB lowers India growth forecast to 5.4% for 2012-13

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

Two months back the bank had made a projected the GDP growth at 5.6 per cent for the same fiscal.

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 refuses to back loans to Andhra MFIs

ADB refuses to back loans to Andhra MFIs

Rediff.com24 Mar 2011

The Manila-based development finance institution has decided not to guarantee loans directed to Andhra Pradesh, where the microfinance activity has fallen sharply due to strict rules introduced by the state government in October last year.

Pranab Mukherjee gets diplomat as joint secy

Pranab Mukherjee gets diplomat as joint secy

Rediff.com2 Oct 2010

Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has brought about a coup in North Block by bringing an Indian Foreign Service officer Venu Rajamoni as Joint Secretary to head multilateral institutions division.

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.

Pak fails to fulfil 6 mandates of FATF; to remain in 'Grey list'

Pak fails to fulfil 6 mandates of FATF; to remain in 'Grey list'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

The mandates which Pakistan has failed include action against all United Nations-designated terrorists like Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Azhar, Lashker-e-Tayiba founder Hafiz Saeed and the outfit's operational commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi.

India's challenge is to make growth inclusive: ADB

India's challenge is to make growth inclusive: ADB

Rediff.com4 May 2011

Challenge before Indian policy makers was to make growth inclusive and manage infrastructure investments better.

'Asia must improve job options for women'

'Asia must improve job options for women'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

The report, titled Women and Labour Markets in Asia: Rebalancing for Gender Equality, noted that although Asia's economic growth of 6.2 per cent in 2000-2007 exceeded the

India, China focus on inclusive growth: ADB

India, China focus on inclusive growth: ADB

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

The lender has also urged Asian governments and the private sector to work together to ensure that growth is more inclusive.

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.

Ashok Lavasa named as new ADB vice-president

Ashok Lavasa named as new ADB vice-president

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Lavasa, a career bureaucrat, joined as Election Commissioner on January 23, 2018, and being senior most on the poll panel would have become CEC in April next year after the term of incumbent Sunil Arora ends.