World Bank provides Afghanistan $235 million for development
Out of the grant, some $75 million will finance Tackling Afghanistan`s Government Human Resource Management and Institutional Reforms (TAGHIR) project, which will strengthen the capacity of selected line ministries.
Feb 07, 2019, 16:23 PM IST
Former PepsiCo CEO, India-born Indra Nooyi, a frontrunner for World Bank President post: Report
US President Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka Trump is playing a key role in the selection of the candidate for the post.
Jan 16, 2019, 11:24 AM IST
Ivanka Trump to help choose new World Bank President
As Ivanka Trump worked closely with the World Bank's leadership for past two years, her pick will also been considered says Jessica Ditto.
Jan 15, 2019, 11:47 AM IST
India most favourite destination for global investments: Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu
Quoting the World Bank`s latest forecast, he said the GDP is expected to grow at 7.3 per cent this fiscal and at 7.5 per cent in the following two years.
Jan 12, 2019, 23:42 PM IST
World Bank predicts India will remain fastest growing economy in 2019-20
The Bank's Global Economic Prospects report kept the forecasts made for India in its June report for the next fiscal year and the 7.3 per cent estimate for the current fiscal year, up from 6.7 per cent recorded in 2017-18.
Jan 09, 2019, 09:01 AM IST
World Bank President Jim Yong Kim resigns, to join a private investment firm
Kim, who had served in the role since 2012, announced on Monday that he would leave his post well ahead of his term`s expiration at the end of 2021.
Jan 08, 2019, 08:42 AM IST
India to retain top position in remittances with $80 billion: World Bank
Over the last three years, India has registered a significant flow of remittances from USD 62.7 billion in 2016 to USD 65.3 billion 2017.
Dec 08, 2018, 10:59 AM IST
Indo-Pak trade far below maximum potential, can go up to $37 billion: World Bank
The bank also estimated Pakistan's potential trade with South Asia at USD 39.7bn against the actual current trade of USD 5.1bn.
Dec 06, 2018, 13:31 PM IST
World Bank announces USD 200 bn in climate action investment for 2021-25
The bank's financing package amounts to about 40 billion a year.
Dec 03, 2018, 13:55 PM IST
Arun Jaitley hails India's rise in 'Ease of Doing Business' index, targets top 50
India jumped from 100 to 77 in the World Bank's 'Ease of Doing Business' index and is ahead of neighbours China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
Oct 31, 2018, 19:33 PM IST
India jumps 23 places to take 77th rank in World Bank's 'Ease of Doing Business' index
India has recorded a jump of 23 positions against its rank of 100 in 2017.
Oct 31, 2018, 18:47 PM IST
Nobel Economics 2018 prize awarded to William Nordhaus and Paul Romer
This year's Nobel Economics prize has been awarded to Americans William Nordhaus and Paul Romer for their contribution to the field.
Oct 08, 2018, 15:48 PM IST
Several Indian companies debarred by World Bank for fraudulent, corrupt practices
In its latest annual report on Wednesday, the World Bank said Olive Health Care and Jay Modi from India have been debarred from for their fraudulent and corrupt practices.
Oct 04, 2018, 05:53 AM IST
World Bank endorses financial support framework for India's transition to high-middle income nation
Between 2015 and 2018, the World Bank lent around USD 10.2 billion to India.
Sep 21, 2018, 13:52 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh top, Telangana second and Haryana third in 'ease of doing business' ranking
The ranking aims at triggering competition among states to attract investments and improve the business climate.
Jul 10, 2018, 18:07 PM IST
Temporary disruptions from GST over, India's economic growth robust: World Bank
The global economic picture painted by the bank is not as rosy as it is for India.
Jun 06, 2018, 11:18 AM IST
Kishanganga dam dispute: World Bank asks Pakistan to accept India’s demand
The World Bank has asked Pakistan to climb down from the demand of taking up the issue with the International Court of Arbitration.
Jun 05, 2018, 15:58 PM IST
World Bank fails to reach an agreement with Pakistan on Indus Water dispute, Kishanganga project
The World Bank has said it failed to arrive at an agreement with a visiting Pakistani delegation on a way forward to address Islamabad's concerns regarding the Indus Waters Treaty with India.
May 23, 2018, 07:24 AM IST
Aadhaar doesn't pose any privacy issue: Bill Gates
The 62-year-old multi-billionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist said Nandan Nilekani, Infosys founder who is considered as the chief architect of Aadhaar, was consulting and helping the World Bank on the project.
May 03, 2018, 17:42 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate 330 MW Kishanganga Hydel Power Plant, which Pakistan tried very hard to stop
Pakistan has time and again tried to block the project. But India's right to construct the project had been affirmed by the International Court of Arbitration.
Apr 30, 2018, 07:12 AM IST
