World Bank lauds Modi govt, says reforms in short period time impressive
Giving examples, he said that the Modi government has put in place a process to streamline the taxes across the country with GST regime and to make business easier to do in the country.
Jan 24, 2015, 22:44 PM IST
India bright spot in global economy; caste-bias a concern: Jim Yong Kim
World Bank Sunday said India can grow at 6.4 percent in 2015 and accelerate further next year, but cautioned that an enduring "bias" on the basis of caste and other factors can impede prosperity.
Jan 11, 2015, 16:44 PM IST
World Bank projects 6.4% economic growth in India in 2015
Indian economy is likely to grow at 6.4 percent in 2015 and accelerate further in the next year on the back of steps being taken by the Narendra Modi-led NDA government, World Bank President Jim Yong Kim said Sunday.
Jan 11, 2015, 16:20 PM IST
World Bank staff presses Kim over selective bonuses
The poverty-fighting institution has been riled by news that, despite Kim`s efforts to cut spending, certain senior officials have received generous bonuses.
Oct 04, 2014, 08:34 AM IST
Rather than dollars, we need ideas, knowledge: Modi to WB chief
"Rather than dollars, we are more interested in knowledge & expertise of World Bank. Dr. Kim agreed & said WB can be our information bank," the Prime Minister said.
Jul 23, 2014, 23:33 PM IST
World Bank chief lauds Gujarat growth model
Lauding the Gujarat growth model, World Bank chief Jim Yong Kim on Wednesday said India's business standing will jump 50 places if the ranking is done on the basis of Gujarat.
Jul 23, 2014, 23:00 PM IST
World Bank lauds Narendra Modi, offers $18 bn aid in three years
Speaking at the end of a three-day visit to India, World Bank president Jim Yong Kim told reporters he was hugely impressed with Modi`s "comprehensive and extremely ambitious vision for the country".
Jul 23, 2014, 21:37 PM IST
World Bank chief welcomes new BRICS development bank
The BRICS developing nations - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - announced the bank last week, saying it would fund infrastructure projects in developing nations - a reflection of their growing importance in the world economy.
Jul 23, 2014, 21:09 PM IST
World Bank Group commits $18 bn loan to India in 3 years
The World Bank Group on Wednesday committed USD 15-18 billion loan to India over the next three years as it supports the country's potential 9 percent growth rate.
Jul 23, 2014, 20:47 PM IST
India stresses on capital increase, reforms in World Bank
India today stressed on capital increase and reforms in the World Bank to reflect the new world order and enhance the capacity of the global institution to fund poverty alleviation programmes.
Jul 22, 2014, 23:09 PM IST
World Bank chief to meet Arun Jaitley today
The World Bank group feels urbanisation can improve lives as 10 million people move into towns and cities every year in India.
Jul 22, 2014, 09:11 AM IST
World Bank chief to meet Jaitley Tuesday, Modi on Wednesday
World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim will on Tuesday meet Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and thereafter Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday to review key development priorities.
Jul 21, 2014, 19:19 PM IST
World Bank chief to meet Modi; review key development priorities
World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi this week to understand his development priorities.
Jul 20, 2014, 18:14 PM IST
