Economy, Banking and Finance · 1 December 2025

Government of India and Asian Development Bank (ADB) sign over $800 million in development loans across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat

Exam-focused facts from the 1 December 2025 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • ADB signs $500 million loan for Maharashtra Power Distribution Enhancement Programme.
  • ADB signs ¥27,147,200,000 ($190.6 million) loan for Indore Metro Rail Project in Madhya Pradesh.
  • ADB signs $109.97 million loan for Gujarat Skills Development Programme.
  • ADB finalizes $1 million Technical Assistance grant for Sustainable Wetland and Integrated Fisheries Transformation Project in Assam.