Piyush Goyal to seek soft loans for renewables from World Bank"World Bank funding these days is quite expensive relative to other funding available, so I will probably flag off cost of funds also," Goy...
28 Jun, 2016, 07.35 PM IST
World Bank President Jim Yong Kim to visit IndiaIndia is the world's fastest growing economy and also home to 26 per cent of the global extreme poor, the World Bank president said.
27 Jun, 2016, 05.32 PM IST
World Bank launches ambitious climate action plan"Following the Paris climate agreement, we must now take bold action to protect our planet for future generations," World Bank Group Presid...
08 Apr, 2016, 11.03 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets World Bank presidentPrime Minister Narendra Modi today met World Bank President Jim Yong Kim during which the two leaders discussed issues related to sustainab...
25 Sep, 2015, 09.10 PM IST
World Bank chief Jim Yong Kim hails Narendra Modi, says world needs 'more leaders like you'World Bank President Jim Yong Kim has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completion of one year of "visionary steps towards endi...
27 May, 2015, 10.46 PM IST
IMF, World Bank to provide financial assistance to Ukraine"Today's agreement in Minsk and the IMF's agreement with Ukraine will pave the way for a more stable economic and development environment, ...
13 Feb, 2015, 09.02 AM IST
World 'dangerously unprepared' for future pandemics: Jim Yong KimWorld Bank President Jim Yong Kim said the world is "dangerously unprepared" for future pandemics which could be more dangerous than the Eb...
28 Jan, 2015, 10.07 AM IST
WEF 2015: World Bank chief Jim Yong Kim lauds India for reformsKim said if average oil price remains around $60, countries like Russia will be hit hard, but on the other hand countries like India are be...
25 Jan, 2015, 01.15 AM IST
Vibrant Gujarat summit: World Bank projects 6.4% economic growth in India in 2015Indian economy is likely to grow at 6.4% in 2015 and accelerate further in the next year on the back of steps being taken by the Modi govt,...
11 Jan, 2015, 01.16 PM IST
Over 30 CEOs confirm attendance at Vibrant Gujarat SummitMore than 30 CEOs of top Indian as well as global companies are expected to remain present at the Global CEOs' Conclave to be held as part ...
31 Dec, 2014, 10.35 PM IST
Rather than dollars, we need ideas, knowledge: Narendra Modi to World Bank chief Jim Yong KimDuring a meeting here, Modi also suggested to Kim that the cleaning of the Ganga would be a very inspiring project for the World Bank.
23 Jul, 2014, 10.09 PM IST
World Bank President Jim Yong Kim in Tamil Nadu"Very excited to be here. Tamil Nadu is good in automobile (industries). We are going to expand the membership worldwide," he said.
21 Jul, 2014, 04.26 PM IST
Need for a energy policy revolution: World BankPitching for a revolution in the global energy policy, multilateral lending agency World Bank asked nations to create a viable energy inves...
17 Apr, 2013, 04.08 PM IST
World Bank to send new India strategy to its board: Jim Yong KimWorld Bank President Jim Yong Kim announced today that a new Country Partnership Strategy for India will be sent to the bank's board next w...
02 Apr, 2013, 10.02 PM IST
- World Bank will not lend to Greece: Jim Yong Kim, WB president
The World Bank will limit its work in Greece to offering expertise, and will not provide loans, the bank's president, Jim Yong Kim, said on...
11 Dec, 2012, 11.01 PM IST
- Jim Yong Kim seeks India’s support for World Bank top job
Jim Yong Kim, the US nominee for the World Bank president’s post, made a round of the Indian Capital on Tuesday to garner support for his c...
04 Apr, 2012, 01.06 PM IST
- Jim Yong Kim, US nominee for World Bank chief's post meets Pranab Mukherjee
Jim Yong Kim today met Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee and is believed to have sought India's support for his candidature.
03 Apr, 2012, 06.00 PM IST