Western powers butted heads over how to handle frozen Russian assets on Wednesday as G20 finance ministers kicked off a discussion of challenges for the global economy, trying to set aside deep geopolitical divisions. Brazilian officials hosting the two-day meeting in Sao Paulo sought to focus talks on economic cooperation to tackle issues such as … Read more
Marrakech, Morocco: The G20 finance ministers and central bank governors (FMCBG) agreed to “ambitious efforts” for substantially reforming and strengthening multilateral development banks (MDBs), including increasing their lending capacity. They also adopted a road map for the regulation of crypto assets, marking significant progress on India’s G20 agenda. “…The G20 finance track saw key achievements … Read more
In a significant development at the recent G20 summit, a chapter on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) authored by a professor from the University of Hyderabad (UoH) has been incorporated into the healthcare resolution. The chapter, a part of the book titled ‘Accelerating Global Health: Pathways to Health Equity for G20’, was penned by Dr. Ranga Reddy … Read more
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, shakes hand with Chinese Premier Li Qiang upon his arrival at Bharat Mandapam convention centre for the G20 Summit in New Delhi, India, on Sept. 9, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP G-20 Summit | China backs New Delhi Declaration’s focus away from ‘geopolitics’ China, which had strongly opposed in … Read more
The G-20 communique also “encourages tripling of renewable energy capacity by 2030”. Representational file image. | Photo Credit: AP The G-20 Leader’s Declaration for the first time formally recognises the quantum jump in finance necessary for the world to transition to a renewable energy economy. The Declaration “…noted the need for USD 5.8-5.9 trillion in … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold bilateral talks with leaders, including U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, today September 09, 2023 07:17 am | Updated 07:21 am IST A G-20 themed installation at the Delhi Gate in New Delhi. | Photo Credit: – The G-20 Summit under the Presidency of India will kick start today in … Read more
NEW DELHI: As leaders of the world’s largest economies gather in New Delhi this week for the G20 Summit, a global consensus is emerging among investors recognising the potential of India’s economic and industrial prowess, making several sectors attractive to global investors. We reached out to money managers to filter out P20 (20 portfolio) stocks … Read more
U.S. President Joe Biden leaves for India to attend G20 Summit U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday left for India to participate in the historic G20 Summit in New Delhi to be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Mr. Biden will follow the COVID-19 guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) during … Read more
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. File | Photo Credit: V.V. Krishnan Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to host his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina at his residence ahead of the G-20 summit where Bangladesh is among the nine “guest countries”. Ms. Hasina is scheduled to arrive here on Friday for a three-day visit during which she … Read more
Bharat Mandapam, the venue of the G20 summit, ahead of the summit, at Pragati Maidan, in New Delhi. | Photo Credit: ANI The arrival of heads of governments and foreign dignitaries for the G-20 summit being held in New Delhi spurred Prime Minister Narendra Modi to spell out a strict set of “do’s and don’ts” … Read more