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July 9, 2026, 04:24 PM - 3 min read
ADB attributed the downgrade largely to prolonged disruptions in global energy markets caused by the continuing conflict in the Middle East, which have weighed more heavily on the region's economic prospects than previously expected.
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June 23, 2026, 05:46 PM - 3 min read
Urban transport and environmental concerns also featured in the discussions, particularly with regard to Kolkata. ADB suggested measures to reduce air pollution through expanded use of electric buses, improved mass transit systems, and data-driven infrastructure planning. Proposals were also made for affordable rental housing for workers near industrial hubs, integrating basic services such as healthcare, education, and transport.
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April 10, 2026, 08:34 PM - 3 min read
ADB projects India’s GDP growth at 6.9% in FY27 and 7.3% next year, driven by domestic demand, while warning that Middle East tensions and rising oil prices could pose risks.
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December 2, 2025, 07:45 PM - 3 min read
Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $650 million loan to India to help the country accelerate its rooftop solar adoption programme
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November 29, 2025, 07:25 PM - 3 min read
The government of India and the Asian Development Bank signed loan agreements worth over USD 800 million to fund projects in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. The initiatives aim to boost rural power, urban mobility, workforce skills, and promote sustainable development across key sectors.
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November 28, 2025, 02:46 PM - 2 min read
The Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved an $846 million loan to India on Friday to help create a future-ready workforce for manufacturing and technology sectors
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July 19, 2025, 05:56 PM - 3 min read
Jharkhand’s capital Ranchi, is set to witness a major leap in healthcare infrastructure with the establishment of RIMS-2 (Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences – Phase 2), which will become Asia’s largest integrated super-speciality hospital.
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September 14, 2024, 01:43 AM - 4 min read
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $320 million loan to Pakistan to support the rehabilitation of roads in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a province facing significant infrastructure challenges. This project is aimed at improving the condition of around 900 kilometres of rural roads, which are often damaged by floods and are currently in poor shape.
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March 14, 2024, 11:45 PM - 2 min read
In a strategic move to bolster India's burgeoning fintech ecosystem, the Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have inked a pivotal USD 23 million loan agreement.
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