crore

noun
\ ˈkrȯr How to pronounce crore (audio) \
plural crores also crore

Definition of crore

: ten million specifically : a unit of value equal to ten million rupees or 100 lakhs

Examples of crore in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The new owners will now take over Rs15,000 crore of the outstanding. Niharika Sharma, Quartz, 8 Oct. 2021 In terms of investments, since 2001, India has invested around $3 billion (Rs224 crore) in Afghanistan’s infrastructure, which includes over 400 projects across all provinces in the country. Niharika Sharma, Quartz, 18 Aug. 2021 So far, the carrier has already transferred Rs29,474 crore of debt to AIAHL, suggest some media reports. Niharika Sharma, Quartz India, 21 Dec. 2020 In just April and May—when the second wave of Covid-19 was at its peak—shopping centres and malls in India had incurred losses of around Rs3,000 crore ($451 million). Niharika Sharma, Quartz, 23 Aug. 2021 The estimated cost of the project is reportedly more than Rs20,000 crore ($2.8 billion). Niharika Sharma, Quartz, 13 July 2021 Last year, India’s richest man announced a major investment by Google of 33,737 crore Indian rupees ($4.5 billion) in Jio Platforms, the unit housing the company’s digital businesses, for a 7.7% stake. Niharika Sharma, Quartz, 22 June 2021 According to its integrated annual report (pdf) last month, the company in the financial year 2020-21 witnessed a net profit of Rs53,739 crore ($7.2 billion). Niharika Sharma, Quartz, 22 June 2021 In 2020 so far, companies have raised $3.5 billion (Rs25,500 crore) from initial public offerings (IPOs) on Indian bourses, which is 40% higher than last year, according to financial market data provider Refinitiv. Prathamesh Mulye, Quartz India, 17 Dec. 2020

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First Known Use of crore

1609, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for crore

Hindi & Urdu karoṛ

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Last Updated

17 Oct 2021

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“Crore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crore. Accessed 21 Oct. 2021.

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