Who is Michael Kremer, the Nobel laureate set to become World Bank’s next chief economist?Nobel laureate Michael Kremer will become the World Bank's next chief economist. He is recognized for his experimental approach to alleviat...
16 Sep, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
World Bank names Nobel laureate Michael Kremer as next chief economistMichael Kremer, the distinguished Nobel laureate, is set to assume the role of chief economist at the World Bank. With a robust background ...
16 Sep, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman pushes trade, investment ties in G20 meetings with key partnersUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met global leaders during the G20 meeting. She discussed trade and investment cooperation with Wo...
02 Sep, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman, World Bank chief Ajay Banga hold meeting, discuss deepening cooperationThe things the FM and the World Bank chief discussed included a significant role of MIGA in boosting corporate and infrastructure finance. ...
02 Sep, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman, IMF chief discuss India’s growth trajectory, global economic outlookFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva in Asheville. Georgieva acknowledged India's strong econ...
02 Sep, 2026, 07.35 AM IST
AI offers India big opportunities to boost jobs, living standards: World Bank MD Paschal DonohoeThe global economy shows resilience despite recent shocks and continues growing. Artificial intelligence offers significant opportunities f...
31 Aug, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
Tata Power launches ‘Ghar Ghar Solar’ in Bihar, targets 5 lakh homes in 3 yearsTata Power Renewable Energy launched its 'Har Ghar Solar' initiative in Bihar on Thursday. This program aims to facilitate rooftop solar ad...
20 Aug, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
World Bank President Ajay Banga visits key Sikh & Buddhist sites in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Here’s whyWorld Bank President Ajay Banga visited Gurdwara Panja Sahib and the Jaulian Buddhist archaeological site in Pakistan. His trip included me...
02 Feb, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Vedanta boss Anil Agarwal hails World Bank President Ajay Banga’s simple but powerful 3-point plan to create jobsVedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal highlighted the importance of job creation in alleviating poverty, drawing inspiration from World Bank Presid...
19 May, 2025, 07.15 PM IST
Ajay Banga will be a 'transformative leader' as World Bank President: US President Joe BidenAjay Banga, an Indian-American business executive, has been selected as the new head of the World Bank, replacing David Malpass. He is set ...
04 May, 2023, 05.12 PM IST
Ajay Banga becomes new World Bank President: Anand Mahindra lauds his 'unstoppable kinetic energy', Anil Agarwal thanks him for making India proudAjay Banga, former head of Mastercard, has been appointed President of the World Bank. Congratulatory messages from business leaders and po...
04 May, 2023, 04.47 PM IST
Ajay Banga as World Bank President adds to success stories of the Indian Americans: USISPFAjay Banga has been confirmed as the World Bank President, becoming the first-ever Indian-American to take on the role. He will begin his t...
04 May, 2023, 02.29 PM IST
World Bank President nominee Ajay Banga tests Covid positive; India meetings cancelledBanga's New Delhi visit (March 23 and March 24) is the final stop on his three-week global tour that began in Africa before progressing to ...
24 Mar, 2023, 10.46 AM IST
India extends support to Ajay Banga's nomination as next World Bank presidentIndia Thursday extended support to Ajay Banga's nomination as the next World Bank president. The ministry said Banga brings with him unique...
02 Mar, 2023, 03.12 PM IST
From IMF chief to US Treasury Secretary, top leaders welcome Ajay Banga's nomination for World BankIn a tweet, Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director, IMF said, "Happy to hear that Ajay Banga, who I have known for many yrs, has been nomi...
25 Feb, 2023, 06.26 PM IST
Ajay Banga's brother is an IIT graduate. But why he did not take up engineering?Ajay Banga's elder brother MS Banga is a IIT Delhi graduate who also passed out from IIM Ahmedabad. After passing out from IIM, Ajay Banga ...
25 Feb, 2023, 05.19 PM IST
World Bank President nominee Ajay Banga's unique perspective can help in reducing poverty, says White HouseWhile addressing weekly briefings, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said, "US nominated Ajay Banga to be president of the Wor...
24 Feb, 2023, 07.08 AM IST