Tag: World Bank

AI gains and strong earnings support Wall Street as tariff woes linger

MarketAugust 1, 2025

By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK (Reuters) -With more than half of second quarter earnings reported and stocks near record highs, company results have reassured investors about...

Govt appoints merchant bankers, legal firms for managing stake sales in LIC, PSBs, other fin institutions

StocksAugust 1, 2025

The government has appointed merchant bankers and legal advisors for minority stake sales in LIC and other public sector financial institutions, Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) Secretary Arunish Chawla said on Friday."As...

World Bank bullish on Indian economy, reaffirms faith in country’s potential

EconomyFebruary 26, 2025

The World Bank on Wednesday expressed strong confidence in the Indian economy and appealed to all to come and invest in the country....

World Bank unveils reforms to enhance transparency

EconomyNovember 23, 2024

Our BureauNew Delhi: The World Bank has announced six reforms to address concerns about the Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI) based on recommendations of...

World Bank ups India’s growth forecast for FY25 to 7% due to rising private consumption

EconomyOctober 10, 2024

The World Bank on Thursday uped India's economic growth forecast for the current fiscal year, ending in March 2025, to 7% year-on-year, up...

India poised for 7%+ growth despite global uncertainty, says PM Modi at Kautilya Economic Conclave

EconomyOctober 5, 2024

India will continue with its programme of structural reforms on its way to becoming a developed nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, describing...