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World Bank Pledges $100 Billion to Support Poorest Nations

Donor countries pledged $100 billion to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA), which targets 78 low-income nations. It aims to provide grants and low-interest loans and the...

December 9, 2024

Masato Kanda Elected as ADB President

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Masato Kanda as its 11th President. His term begins on February 24, 2025, and succeeds Masatsugu Asakawa, who will leave office...

December 2, 2024

Global Freight Summit 2024

The Global Freight Summit 2024 commenced in Dubai on November 18, marking its third edition since 2022. Hosted by DP World, the event will conclude on November 20...

November 19, 2024

State Bank of India is seeking a $1.25 Billion Loan: India’s Largest Bank Loan of 2024

State Bank of India (SBI) plans to borrow up to $1.25 billion, making it the biggest dollar loan from India’s financial sector in 2024. The loan is being...

November 18, 2024

Adaptation Gap Report 2024

The Adaptation Gap Report 2024 marks the urgent need for enhanced climate adaptation efforts globally. Vulnerable nations face increasing climate impacts. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) stresses...

November 9, 2024

India’s Assurances to IMF backing Sri Lanka

India sends financing assurances to IMF to back Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring program. Sri Lanka’s three largest bilateral lenders are China, Japan, and India. India’s backing is a...

January 19, 2023

Supreme Court Verdict on Demonetisation Case

The Supreme Court of India has upheld the 2016 decision of the Narendra Modi government to demonetize currency notes of INR 500 and INR 1,000 denominations. The decision,...

January 2, 2023

25th Meeting of Financial Stability and Development Council

In the city of Mumbai, the Financial Stability and Development Council’s (FSDC) 25th meeting was held. This meeting was held under the chair of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman....

February 23, 2022

RBI launches National strategy for Financial Education for 2020-25

The Reserve Bank of India has come up with the Second National Strategy for Financial Education (NSFE) for the time period of 2020-25. The document of the apex...

August 21, 2020

ADB approves 1.5 billion USD for India to fight COVID-19

On April 28, 2020, the Asian Development Bank approved 1.5 billion USD loan to support the Indian Government in its actions against the spread of COVID-19 crisis. The...

April 28, 2020

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