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ADB approves USD 300 mln loan to improve road connectivity in Nepal
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 300 million loan to improve transport connectivity of the Kakarbhitta-Laukahi road in Nepal to international trade routes, particularly to India and Bangladesh.
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ADB advises Pakistan to provide targeted subsidies, enhance tax-to-GDP rat
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
ADB Director General, Central and West Asia Department Yevgeniy Zhukov and Country Director Pakistan Resident Mission Yong Ye stressed on the importance of targeted subsidies to assist downtrodden segments of the society and effective mobilization of domestic resources to help improve the ec
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India scaling renewable energy capacity but challenges remain: ADB
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
India has scaled up its renewable energy capacity by 250 per cent between 2014 and 2021. It now ranks fourth in renewable energy capacity in the world but attempting a clean energy transition at the scale that India requires faces many challenges, according to Asian Development Bank
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Benefits of global net-zero transition can be 5 times the costs in develop
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The benefits--including avoided economic losses from climate change, as well as improved health thanks to cleaner air--are achievable through targeted policy reforms, according to the Asian Development Outlook Thematic Report: Asia in the Global Transition to Net Zero, released today.
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ADB, Tata Power Delhi Distribution sign deal to enhance power distribution
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL), the distribution arm of Tata Power, entered into an agreement to subscribe to non-convertible debentures for 1.5 billion rupees (equivalent to USD 18.2 million) to enhance Delhi's power distribution through grid
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Asia Pacific region to grow faster on easing pandemic restrictions: ADB
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Economic growth in developing economies in Asia and the Pacific in 2023 is going to be faster as the continued easing of pandemic restrictions boosts consumption, tourism, and investment, according to Asian Development Bank (ADB).
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G20: Discussion on diversification to renewable sources for energy transi
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The event, supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), will focus on diversifying and securing renewable energy and critical mineral supply chains for energy transitions, including promoting circularity in value chains.
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Nepal drowning in Chinese debt trap
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
Recently inaugurated Pokhara International Airport has come up with a USD 215 million loan from the Chinese EXIM Bank. The terms for this financing are highly adverse for Nepal's economy. The rate of interest charged on this loan is 2 per cent, much higher than what other multilateral lender
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Efficient logistics to drive India through Amrit Kaal to become Atmanirbha
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The minister participated in the one-day workshop on "Logistics Cost Framework" organized by DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in partnership with Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Monday in the national capital.
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ADB approves USD 130 million loan for horticulture sector in Himachal Prad
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 130 million loan to increase agricultural productivity and promote horticulture agribusinesses to raise farmers' income in Himachal Pradesh.
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Indian PSU WAPCOS top amongst Consulting Services Firm category in ADB rep
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The Asian Development Bank (ADB), in its report released on annual procurement, ranked Indian-PSU company WAPCOS as top amongst consulting services firms in water and other infrastructure sectors, with the highest sanctioned financed amount.
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India, ADB sign USD 125 mln loan to improve urban services in Tamil Nadu
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The Indian government and Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday signed a USD 125 million loan to develop climate-resilient sewage collection and treatment and drainage and water supply systems in three cities of Tamil Nadu.
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