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Coronavirus outbreak: World Bank approves $1-bn emergency fund for India

The World Bank's first set of aid projects, amounting to $1.9 billion, will assist 25 countries

Sonnagar-Dankuni freight corridor section likely to get aid from World Bank

The 538-km stretch is estimated to cost Rs 15,000 crore

China's growth could come to a halt, raising poverty, World Bank warns

The pandemic is causing "an unprecedented global shock, which could bring growth to a halt and could increase poverty across the region," said Aaditya Mattoo, WB chief economist, East Asia & Pacific

A year of challenges

Bigger companies in general performed better than their smaller peers

Covid-19: US, ADB, World Bank extend aid to help Pakistan fight coronavirus

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Pakistan have increased to 454

Over 15 million people under lockdown as Italy tries to contain Coronavirus

Italy has the world's second-oldest population after Japan, according to the World Bank, and elderly people appear to be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill from the virus

IMF, World Bank switch to virtual spring meetings due to coronavirus

The coronavirus outbreak is plunging the world economy into its worst downturn since the global financial crisis more than 10 years ago, OECD said

World Bank doles out $12 bn in emergency aid to combat coronavirus

'The goal is to provide fast, effective action that responds to country needs,' World Bank President David Malpass told reporters

Coronavirus outbreak: World Bank announces up to $12 bn in immediate funds

World Bank President David Malpass said there were still 'many unknowns' about the fast-spreading virus, and 'much more' aid might be required

Tamil Nadu's new Rs 2,857 cr health programme aims to meet global norms

Scheme aims to improve quality of care, strengthen management of non-communicable diseases and injuries, and reduce inequities in reproductive and child health services

Market Ahead, March 3: All you need to know before the Opening Bell

Today is the second day for SBI Card's IPO. Despite the volatility in the market, the Rs 10,350-crore initial public offering of SBI Cards and Payment Services was off to a good a start on Monday

Ready to address economic challenges of coronavirus: IMF, World Bank

The IMF said it had an array of facilities and instruments in its tool kit to help countries respond to the economic impact of the coronavirus.

Beyond green shoots: How to ensure speed and quality of economic recovery

Unless key issues are addressed, even if growth bounces back from the sub-5 per cent, it will stay lower than the already inadequate long-term average of 6.6%, writes T N Ninan

Not sure if ease of doing business improved with India's ranking: Damodaran

Damodaran said India has been pushing for single-window clearances for the last two decades and quipped, "there are no single windows, but only closed doors" here.

Look back in anger: Why aren't economists setting down roots in India now?

The economic refugees of earlier years have been replaced by well-placed people leaving (or staying away from) India's unattractive political economy, writes T N Ninan

India must invest $109 bn in 10 yrs to halve road fatalities: World Bank

The bank said such an investment will bring economic benefits equivalent annually to 3.7 per cent of the GDP.

World Bank chief economist resigns, terms move a 'difficult decision'

Calling it a "difficult decision," Goldberg wrote that she will step down from her post on March 1

The next big development challenge

The latest economic forecasts from the IMF and the World Bank are sobering, pointing to protracted slowdowns across the board

There's no emerging market debt threat

It's good to be warned and to be prudent in managing debt. But are EMDEs really going on a debt binge that could hurt the global economy?

World Bank arm IFC to pick up 4.5 % stake in Sachin Bansal floated NAVI

Investment to support the transformation of CIFCPL into a technology led universal bank