Exports diversification drive adds $202 million to kitty in FY26India's exports expanded significantly last fiscal year. New product and country combinations generated over $200 million in new trade. Shi...
18 May, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
FTAs, lower import duties, better business environment to boost net FDI flows: ADB chief economistForeign investment in India needs a boost. ADB Chief Economist Albert Park suggests free trade agreements and lower import tariffs. Strengt...
17 May, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
NPS gets new investment option: Pension body allows NPS funds to invest in these rupee bondsThe PFRDA has updated NPS investment guidelines, effective May 13, 2026, to include rupee-denominated bonds issued by the New Development B...
14 May, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
As PM Modi appeals, govt & India Inc set to operate on a war footingIndia's government is preparing to discuss ways to manage the impact of the West Asia war. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens ...
12 May, 2026, 07.34 AM IST
World Bank, ADB delegations review infrastructure works in AmaravatiA delegation from the World Bank and the ADB was in Amaravati this Monday to take stock of the city’s ambitious development projects. Their...
11 May, 2026, 11.06 PM IST
Need of hour is to use petro products with restraint: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi called for careful use of petrol, gas, and diesel. He stressed that using imported petro products only as need...
10 May, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
Crude oil prices likely to stay higher for longer: ADB Chief EconomistCrude oil prices are set to remain high due to the Middle East crisis. This will affect India's economy, lowering GDP growth in FY27. Infla...
10 May, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
ADB warns Asian economies against broad fuel subsidies, tax cuts amid oil price risksThe Asian Development Bank advised Asian economies to avoid broad fuel subsidies and excise duty cuts, warning they could strain public fin...
06 May, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
Sustained reforms will help India maintain growth momentum, says ADB’s Albert ParkIndia's economy shows strong growth prospects despite global challenges. The Asian Development Bank highlights the need for continued refor...
05 May, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
India urges ADB to scale up lending, push reforms to support developing economiesIndia urged the Asian Development Bank to increase its lending capacity and adopt a more transformative approach to aid developing economie...
04 May, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
ADB should step up capital expansion measures, adopt 'more transformational approach': MoS FinanceIn his address at the ADB Annual Meetings, Pankaj Chaudhary also said that the multilateral funding institution should adopt a "more transf...
04 May, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
ADB calls for accelerating structural reforms in Asia PacificThe Asian Development Bank urges greater regional cooperation and faster reforms in Asia Pacific. The bank warns of overlapping crises incl...
04 May, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Asia finance leaders say they are ready to act to stem volatility risksFinance leaders from China, Japan, South Korea, and ASEAN nations met in Samarkand. They pledged to watch for excessive financial market vo...
03 May, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
ADB will help finance $70 bn worth of projects to improve electricity-sharing, internet access across Asia-Pacific by 2035The Asian Development Bank plans to back $70 billion in energy and digital infrastructure projects across Asia-Pacific by 2035 to improve c...
03 May, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
ADB launches critical minerals financing facility for Asia-Pacific manufacturingThe Asian Development Bank has launched a new facility to boost critical minerals supply chains. This initiative aims to help developing ec...
03 May, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
ADB cuts growth outlook of Asia to 4.7% as West Asia disruptions deepenThe Asian Development Bank has lowered its 2026 economic growth forecast for Asia and the Pacific. Prolonged West Asia disruptions are driv...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
Betting big on Amaravati: Execution, funding and a real trust test aheadThe Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Act 2026 has formally settled Amaravati as the state’s capital, ending years of political unc...
27 Apr, 2026, 11.20 PM IST