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IFC to lend $50 million to L&T

IFC to lend $50 million to L&T

Rediff.com18 Jun 2003

International Finance Corporation, the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, will provide a loan of $50 million to Larsen & Toubro, one of India's largest engineering and construction companies.\n\n\n\n

IFC eyes SEZs for equity investment

IFC eyes SEZs for equity investment

Rediff.com29 Apr 2004

International Finance Corporation, which plans to hike its India exposure to $1.5 billion by 2007, is eager to invest in the equity of special economic zones, including the Rs 4,950 crore (Rs 49.50 billion) Maha Mumbai SEZ.

Citicorp to pick up 14% in Monnet Ispat

Citicorp to pick up 14% in Monnet Ispat

Rediff.com20 Apr 2004

Citicorp International Finance Corporation plans to acquire 14.16 per cent stake in Monnet Ispat for Rs 35.27 crore (Rs 352.7 million) to partly fund expansion of the company's Raigarh unit manufacturing sponge iron and mild steel.

HDFC seeks $200m IFC loan

HDFC seeks $200m IFC loan

Rediff.com29 Apr 2003

RBI mulls letting firms raise rupee debt offshore

RBI mulls letting firms raise rupee debt offshore

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Offshore rupee debt was likely to attract good demand

Long war may affect Indian economy: World Bank

Long war may affect Indian economy: World Bank

Rediff.com2 Apr 2003

World Bank on Wednesday warned that a prolonged war in Iraq may adversely affect India's GDP growth prospects in this fiscal.

IFC invests $40mn for India gas project

IFC invests $40mn for India gas project

Rediff.com28 Jun 2003

The International Finance Corporation, the private sector arm of the World Bank, has signed a $40 million loan agreement with Calgary-based Niko Resources Limited for expansion of its production base in Gujarat.\n\n\n\n

HDFC gets $200 million loan from IFC

HDFC gets $200 million loan from IFC

Rediff.com27 Jun 2003

The Housing Development Finance Corporation has signed an agreement with the International Finance Corporation for a loan for $200 million, the company said in a statement on Friday.

I am not superman, says Raghuram Rajan

I am not superman, says Raghuram Rajan

Rediff.com13 Oct 2013

Expectations are high. There is a little bit of euphoria in India, says RBI governor.

He helps Indian banks raise money in London

He helps Indian banks raise money in London

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

In India post the success of masala and green bonds on the LSE, Nikhil Rathi tells Rajesh Bhayani that there are many international investors interested in buying into the India story

Housing cos pin hope on cheaper loans

Housing cos pin hope on cheaper loans

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

As PM talks of lower lending rates, housing companies prepare to cash in.

Heard of Moglix, little Indian company that has Alibaba in its sights?

Heard of Moglix, little Indian company that has Alibaba in its sights?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

The founder of the e-commerce firm, which specialises in procurement of industrial products, believes if he plays his cards right, his company could become a unicorn with a valuation of $1 billion in 5 years.

What's stopping Mumbai from becoming the global financial hub

What's stopping Mumbai from becoming the global financial hub

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Congestion on Mumbai roads has become chronic.

Ahmedabad bullet train might miss Mumbai stop

Ahmedabad bullet train might miss Mumbai stop

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

The Mumbai town planning agency has said it can't spare land in the commercial BKC area for a terminal due to demand from private firms

Can China sustain high levels of capital flight?

Can China sustain high levels of capital flight?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

A slowdown is evident.

GMR gets respite in Male airport issue

GMR gets respite in Male airport issue

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

Anti-Corruption Commission rules out graft.

Why the rising value of the dollar is bad news for America

Why the rising value of the dollar is bad news for America

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Abheek Barua & Bidisha Ganguly explain why the US treasury should intervene if the overvalued greenback continues to rise.

How difficult is it to do business in India?

How difficult is it to do business in India?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Amid India slipping to 134th spot in the ease of doing business ranking of 189 nations, Planning Commission member Arun Maira on Tuesday said "merely making comparisons" is not enough to improve business conditions.

How Bandhan Financial plans to run a unique bank

How Bandhan Financial plans to run a unique bank

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

Bandhan Financial Services, which was given a banking licence on Wednesday, hopes to come up with a unique business model, with a mix of doorstep and retail banking.

Yuan devaluation to hit firms with foreign loan exposure

Yuan devaluation to hit firms with foreign loan exposure

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

The depreciation in the yuan has led to a decline in all emerging market currencies

New woman director rule: Positive trend at big firms

New woman director rule: Positive trend at big firms

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Of the 80 new appointments, 51 women are becoming directors.

How Bhubaneswar will transform into a smart city

How Bhubaneswar will transform into a smart city

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

IFC will act as a transaction advisor for the projects to be developed in the public-private partnership mode.

India third worst in resolving commercial disputes

India third worst in resolving commercial disputes

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

It takes nearly four years on an average to resolve a commercial dispute in India, making the country the world's third worst place on this front.

Not eyeing tie-ups to start Bandhan Bank: Ghosh

Not eyeing tie-ups to start Bandhan Bank: Ghosh

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Bandhan financial Services will raise funds via internal accruals.

Surat set to get global diamond exchange in 3 years

Surat set to get global diamond exchange in 3 years

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Contract finally given for Rs 2,400-cr project, with GIFT City-like features

Tax ambiguity clouds new financial sector initiatives

Tax ambiguity clouds new financial sector initiatives

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

Instruments such as Reits, InvITs, unsponsored GDR, GIFT find few takers.

Indian firms may take a hit if the rupee falls further

Indian firms may take a hit if the rupee falls further

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

Given the stability of the rupee over the last 10 months, many companies have been tempted not to hedge their foreign currency risk.

Why India, China must ensure social security for farmers

Why India, China must ensure social security for farmers

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

The concept of social security is experiencing a renaissance in developing and emerging markets.

'There is no standard definition of a smart city'

'There is no standard definition of a smart city'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Airports and hotels are among the smartest buildings.

Will Viral Acharya sing a new tune at the RBI?

Will Viral Acharya sing a new tune at the RBI?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Hopefully, the grey world of central banking in a nation hit by demonetisation, will lighten up with some of his notes soon.

Now, a competition to choose 100 smart cities

Now, a competition to choose 100 smart cities

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

States to give choices, Centre to decide by year-end.

Yuan is the 3rd most powerful currency in the IMF basket, what next?

Yuan is the 3rd most powerful currency in the IMF basket, what next?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

For several years the Chinese authorities have been taking steps to internationalise the use of the yuan.

President seeks bigger Chinese market for Indian products

President seeks bigger Chinese market for Indian products

Rediff.com25 May 2016

India's exports to China stood at $7.56 billion during the period whereas the imports have jumped to $52.26 billion in April-January

Few fund raising options that can help Modi govt

Few fund raising options that can help Modi govt

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

Modi government must fix policy paralysis.

Raghuram Rajan: 'We Indians treat our economy and cricketers alike'

Raghuram Rajan: 'We Indians treat our economy and cricketers alike'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

'We are by no means anywhere nearing having external financing difficulties or internal financing difficulties. The government's credit is solid, there is absolutely no difficulty for the government in borrowing and it is borrowing effectively from the public today in a fairly free public debt market,' the RBI governor tells a meeting in Washington, DC

Bureaucratic hurdles dampen investors in India

Bureaucratic hurdles dampen investors in India

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Inter-ministerial programmes have run into obstacles as rules written by bureaucrats hamper rather than promote investments.

India Inc's global borrowings mount

India Inc's global borrowings mount

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Corporates' forex borrowings have grown at a CAGR of 15.6% since 2008.