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ADB lending to India: ADB pledges $4.26 billion in 2025 sovereign lending; focus on jobs, energy transition and cities

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed $4.258 billion in sovereign lending to India in 2025, supporting projects across workforce skilling, renewable energy, urban infrastructure, metro and rail networks, healthcare services and ecotourism, the multilateral lender said on Friday, reported PTI.Of the 16 new projects committed during the year, nearly 32% were in the human and…

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GDP growth at 6.5%: US tariffs to weigh down India’s economic growth? Here is what ADB says

India’s economy is expected to grow 6.5% in the current financial year, the Asian Development Bank said in its latest report, revising the earlier figure downwards from 7%.ADP had predicted the GDP to reach 7% in April but downgraded it as concerns arose surrounding the sharp 50% tariffs in Indian import to the country.This reduction…

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Urban boost in Assam: India, ADB seal $125m loan pact; project to benefit 3.6 lakh residents with better services

India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Monday signed a $125 million loan agreement to upgrade urban services and strengthen climate resilience across six districts of Assam, the finance ministry said.The project will directly benefit around 360,000 residents by ensuring continuous metered water supply and upgrading storm water management systems. It will also introduce…

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