India surges ahead of France to take sixth spot on world's biggest economy list, says World Bank

New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS): India has raced ahead of France to take the sixth spot on World Bank's list of world's biggest economy.

World Bank approves Rs. 6,000 crore Atal Bhujal Yojana

New Delhi, June 6 (IBNS): The World Bank has approved Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABHY), a Rs.6000 crore  Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development  and Ganga Rejuvenation.

World Bank approves Atal Bhujal Yojana, to assist the Central sector scheme

New Delhi, Jun 6 (IBNS): The Union Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, on Wednesday, said that the World Bank has approved Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABHY), a Rs.6,000 crore Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry.

India to get USD 21.7 million from World Bank for Public Financial Management in Rajasthan Project

New Delhi, May 29 (IBNS): The Union Finance Ministry said on Tuesday that India has signed a loan agreement with the World Bank for USD 21.7 million for strengthening the Public Financial Management in Rajasthan Project.

World Bank projects 7.3 percent growth rate for India in 2018

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IBNS): Giving positive news to people in the country, the World Bank has projected India'a growth rate to 7.3 per cent in 2018.

Centre signs $318 million loan agreement with World Bank to support climate resilient agriculture in TN

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IBNS): The Government of India, the Government of Tamil Nadu and the World Bank on Tuesday signed a $318 million loan agreement for the Tamil Nadu Irrigated Agriculture Modernization Project to promote climate resilient agriculture technologies, improve water management practices, and increase market opportunities for small and marginal farmers. 

India jumps 30 notches to 100 rank in ease of doing business

New Delhi, Oct (IBNS): India has recently jumped 30 notches to 100 rank in the World Bank's ease of doing business, media reports said.

World Bank approves support to vocational training across India

Washington, Mar 6 (IBNS): The World Bank Board has approved the US$ 125 million Skills Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement Operation (STRIVE) aimed at improving the quality of long-term vocational training provided in Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and apprenticeships.

India signs Financing Agreement with World Bank for US$ 63 Million for Tejaswini

India signs Financing Agreement with World Bank for US$ 63 Million for Tejaswini

Indian market gain on Wednesday, World Bank estimates 2017 global growth to rise 2.7 per cent

Mumbai, Jan 11 (IBNS): The Indian market closed on positive note on Wednesday with BSE Sensex up 240.85 points at 27140.41 and NSE Nifty up 92.05 points at 8380.65.