In January 2024, NDB approved a sovereign-guaranteed loan of ZAR 18.5 billion to Transnet to restore capacity and improve the sustainability of the freight rail system in South Africa to meet traffic demand.

In April 2024, NDB approved a sovereign loan of USD 333.8 million to finance the construction of the second new bridge over the Brahmaputra River in Guwahati, India, to improve connectivity and ease traffic.

In July 2024, NDB approved a sovereign-guaranteed loan of up to USD 60.95 million to finance water supply infrastructure in 16 municipalities in the Agreste and Sertão regions of Paraibano in Brazil and benefit over 120,000 residents, who currently lack access to piped water for more than half of the year.

In July 2024, NDB approved a sovereign-guaranteed loan of USD 57.6 million key interventions to decongest the urban road network in the municipality of Serra in Brazil and improve urban mobility and road safety.

In August 2024, NDB approved a sovereign loan of USD 1 billion to finance water and sanitation infrastructure in more than 200 municipalities, benefiting around 138,000 households with improved access to basic water supply and 212,000 households with improved access to basic sanitation facilities.

In August 2024, NDB approved an RMB-denominated loan equivalent to USD 150 million to BCFL for the acquisition of at least three large-scale LNG carriers, boosting LNG transportation capacity, reducing coal use and ensuring the security of energy supply in China.

In October 2024, NDB approved a non-sovereign loan of RMB 1,425 million to support the implementation of CPFL Paulista's power distribution networks in São Paulo, Brazil, providing electricity access to 370,000 underserved households. This marked the Bank's first RMB-denominated loan to a project outside China.

In October 2024, NDB approved a sovereign loan of RMB 1.46 billion to support the sustainable urban development of two pilot cities in Liaoning province in China, namely Anshan and Lingyuan, to transform these cities from old industrial bases into new urban agglomerations and improve their liveability.

In November 2024, NDB approved a loan equivalent to USD 100 million in RMB to HUIFL to lease environmental protection equipment in less-developed regions of China. To mobilise additional capital, NDB played a proactive role in crowding in other financiers through a loan syndication of RMB 1.2 billion, establishing itself as a trusted broker in financial markets.

In December 2024, NDB approved a sovereign loan of RMB 2,415 million to support the development of a smart logistics hub at Wuhan's Beihu Industrial Park in China to enhance logistics efficiency of chemical enterprises through improved transport infrastructure.

In December 2024, NDB approved a sovereign loan of USD 490 million to widen and reconstruct over 870 km of state highways in Madhya Pradesh, India. The project will enhance connectivity and road safety for 12 million rural residents and connect them to more than 650 social, economic and educational centers.

In December 2024, NDB approved a sovereign-guaranteed loan of up to EUR 94 million to Companhia Energética de Brasília to enhance the sustainability and resilience of the Federal District's public lighting system.

In December 2024, NDB approved a non-sovereign loan of USD 63 million to finance the design, development, construction, maintenance and operation of a 300 MW solar photovoltaic power plant in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. This operation marks NDB's inaugural project finance transaction.

In December 2024, NDB approved a non-sovereign loan of USD 125 million to Shriram Finance Limited to expand lending to individual driver-turned-owners, first-time borrowers and MSMEs to acquire low-emission and energy-efficient vehicles, contributing to cleaner transport in India.