Neelkanth Mishra noted that the cushion available within the pricing system remains adequate and that earlier fears of significantly larger fuel subsidies have not materialised.
The discussions focused on potential collaboration in areas such as establishment of critical mineral processing parks, manufacturing, investments, logistics infrastructure, industrial corridor development, skill enhancement and technology support.
The World Bank has projected India's growth at 6.6% in the Financial Year 2026-27. India's growth is skewed to the downside, even as ample foreign exchange buffers and a well-capitalised banking system help manage risks, the World Bank said.
A delegation of the state’s housing urban development department undertook an exposure and knowledge-sharing visit to Chennai to glean tips for affordable housing and urban habitat initiatives supported by the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank.
Over the past decade, Indian startups and emerging enterprises have attracted more than $150 billion in private investment, spanning venture capital, private equity, and growth funding, placing India among the largest startup investment destinations globally.
Prime Minister Modi and Malpass discussed India in terms of "Amrit Kaal" and the goal to achieve and sustain 8 per cent growth as India approaches the 100th anniversary of its Independence in 2047.
The death toll following the earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria on Monday has risen to 21,051, CNN reported citing authorities.
Currently, Rupee is trading around 82.0 against the US Dollar as against a record low of 83 it breached in mid-October.
India's real GDP growth is expected to be at 6.9 per cent in FY22-23 compared to 8.7 per cent in FY21-22, according to World Bank's latest India Development Update.
The West Bengal Major Irrigation and Flood Management Project is aimed to benefit about 2.7 million farmers in five Bengal districts cultivating on 3.94 lakh hectares with better irrigation services and distinctive protection against annual flooding to mitigate the impact of climate change.
