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Finance IIFCL Plans $1 Billion Overseas Loan and Eyes $400 Million ADB Funding to Support India's Infrastructure Push
According to a Business Today report, India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (IIFCL) plans to raise $1 billion through an overseas loan and is also in talks for $400 million in funding from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support infrastructure development in India.
Finance ADB eyes $1 billion in direct private sector financing for India in 2026, maintains 2025 pace
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) plans to provide about $1 billion in direct private sector financing in India this year, maintaining 2025's pace. In 2025, ADB channelled over $2 billion to India's private sector through direct and mobilised funds. Trade and supply chain finance activity rose 40% in early 2026 due to the West Asia crisis. New risk-sharing agreements with Standard Chartered Bank focus on distributor financing and cover both USD and rupee transactions.
Finance India Seeks $2.5 Billion in Loans from World Bank and ADB as Subsidy Costs Rise
India is negotiating loans worth $2.5 billion from the World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support urban infrastructure and job creation. The move comes as increased spending on fuel and fertiliser subsidies, driven by the Iran conflict and higher oil prices, has widened the budget gap. India imports over 80% of its crude oil, limiting fiscal space for large-scale projects.