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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.
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World Bank sees protracted recovery for India, limited fiscal fillip scope
This projected recovery could be stronger if recent policy actions - particularly those that have mitigated trade tensions - lead to a sustained reduction in policy uncertainty, said the report
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India's market turnover among lowest globally, shows World Bank data
According to the World Bank, India's turnover ratio at 58 in 2018 was a 43 per cent drop from 101 recorded in 2004
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India highest recipient of remittances at $79 billion in 2018: World Bank
India was followed by China ($67 billion), Mexico ($36 billion), the Philippines ($34 billion), and Egypt ($29 billion), the global lender said
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World Bank debars several Indian firms for fraudulent & corrupt practices
Olive Health has been debarred for 10 years and six months, Modi has been debarred for seven years and six months
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66% Working Indians earn less because of childhood stunting: World Bank
India's childhood stunting rate is one of the world's worst, surpassed only by Bangladesh (73%) and Afghanistan (67%)
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With 1.57 bn accounts, 80% Indians save outside banks: World Bank
The increase in the number of bank accounts bodes well for the financial system as the dependence on informal and unorganised players reduces for both savings as well as credit
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India fastest growing but must create 8.1 mn jobs annually: World Bank
World Bank projected the growth rate to increase further to 7.5 per cent in the following two years
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Cross-border trade ranking: Reforms yet to reach the shores
Lower ranking as World Bank did not take into account some changes
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