America's subpar diplomats aren't the world's only choiceThe United Nations, once a global peace beacon, now struggles for relevance. Superpower politics and a decline in multilateralism have dimi...
31 May, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
AIIB announces USD 10 bn fund facility to support countries hit by West Asia conflictSupplementing AIIB's regular financing instruments, the facility offers a time-bound financing envelope of up to USD 10 billion over two ye...
23 May, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
Portugal eyes bigger role in India’s infrastructure, manufacturing push as trade ties deepenPortugal's Minister of State for Economy, João Rui Ferreira, expressed readiness to contribute to India's infrastructure goals, highlightin...
11 May, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
India, UN review development partnership fund's operationsThe India-UN Development Partnership Fund board met in New York. They reviewed the fund's operations and ongoing projects. Discussions also...
03 Apr, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
IIFCL to raise up to $1 billion through MIGA guarantee fund this quarter to foster infra sector: MDIndia Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd plans to raise up to USD 1 billion. This will be done through the MIGA guarantee fund in the curre...
02 Apr, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
NaBFID eyes tieups with multilateral funding agenciesThe National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) plans to partner with multilateral funding agencies for blended fin...
06 Feb, 2025, 11.53 PM IST
Multilateral funding agency ADB approves USD 3 million grant to India to combat COVID-19The grant, which is financed by the Japanese government, will be used to procure thermal scanners and essential commodities to strengthen I...
29 Jul, 2020, 03.03 PM IST
ADB invests Rs 10 crore for pre-school education in Karnataka"Investing in human capital brings about powerful social change and this investment will create opportunities for children to realise their...
02 Jul, 2014, 04.07 PM IST
- BRICS bank will complement other multilateral lenders: P Chidambaram
Chidambaram today said the proposed BRICS Bank to finance development projects in emerging economies will not compete but complement the op...
01 Apr, 2013, 07.29 PM IST
- Time to ease ECB norms
Let NBFCs to raise funds to finance domestic infrastructure projects.
08 Apr, 2009, 02.23 AM IST
- Local bodies likely to raise funds directly from WB, ADB
Urban local bodies may be allowed to directly raise funds from multilateral agencies such as the World Bank, ADB and other international fi...
07 Aug, 2008, 12.48 AM IST
- WB, ADB may lend directly to urban bodies
The government may allow multilateral funding agencies such as World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB) to directly extend debt to urban...
04 Apr, 2008, 12.00 AM IST
- ADB to give $1.85 bn to NE in 3 years
Multilateral funding agency Asian Development Bank (ADB) is likely to allocate a total of 1.85 billion dollars for the less developed north...
26 Dec, 2007, 06.43 PM IST
- Rlys to raise Rs 72,800 cr for capex
The Indian Railways intends to raise Rs 72,800 crore from the overseas and domestic markets to part-finance its Rs 2,51,000-crore capex pla...
26 Jul, 2007, 04.59 AM IST
- Railways plans to raise Rs 72,800 cr
Indian Railways intends to raise Rs 72,800 crore from the overseas and domestic markets to part-finance its Rs 2,51,000 crore capex plans f...
25 Jul, 2007, 12.55 AM IST
- NBFCs may get to tap multilateral credit lines
The government is planning to allow non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) to tap into lines of credit offered by multilateral agencies, inc...
26 Jan, 2007, 03.03 AM IST
- NBFCs may get to tap more core sector funds
The government is planning to allow non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) to tap lines of credit offered by multilateral agencies.
23 Jan, 2007, 03.17 AM IST