India will become the 69th member of EBRD. The shareholders of European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have given their approval for India's membership in the international financial institution.
After India becomes the 69th member of EBRD, Indian companies can undertake joint investments in regions in which the EBRD operates Reconstruction and Development work.
The decision is followed by Indian government’s application to seek the EBRD membership back in December 2017.
EBRD
EBRD is an international financial institution founded in 1991 and headquartered in London.
It is owned by 65 countries and two EU institutions, and US is the biggest shareholder.
Besides Europe, member countries of the EBRD are also from other continents
North America - Canada and US
Africa - Morocco
Asia - Japan, China, South Korea
EBRD's core operations pertain to private sector development in their countries of operation.
The minimum initial investment towards the membership of EBRD will be approximately one million Euros.
The EBRD is not to be confused with the European Investment Bank (EIB) which is owned by EU member states and used to support EU policy.