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.
India's fiscal deficit is expected to shrink further, on the back of growing tax revenues, according to a World Bank report.
A spokesperson of the University said here on Thursday that this prestigious recognition was awarded in accordance with the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard, confirming the lab’s compliance with general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories.
As per a cross-country World Bank study on sugar-sweetened beverages, India has one of the highest tax rates for carbonated soft drinks (CSDs) at a total tax rate of 40 per cent as of 2023.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday solicited fulsome support and cooperation from the World Bank to further combat the major problems being confronted by the state.
In a significant development, Haryana will soon be home to a global Artificial Intelligence (AI) centre with the assistance of the World Bank (WB).
