AIIB approves $356 mn loan for Phase II of Chennai Metro Rail
- The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved a loan worth US $356.67 million to support the expansion of Chennai Metro Rail (CMRL).
- The fund will be used for the construction of a new metro corridor as part of CMRL’s Phase-II development project.
- With this investment, the Beijing-based financial institution’s total financing in India for various projects has reached to $6.7 billion, making India its largest beneficiary, in terms of getting approvals for many projects.
- AIIB has approved funding for 28 projects in India, with the energy and transport sectors receiving the highest amount of AIIB’s financing.
Points to Remember:
- How much amount has been approved by AIIB for Phase II of Chennai Metro Rail (CMRL) development project?
- Which bank has approved $356.67 million for expansion of Chennai Metro Rail (CMRL)?
- How much amount of fund in loan has been approved by AIIB in India for various projects?
- Headquarter of AIIB
Source: Financial Express