Green money spreading in Indian economy

“GREEN FINANCE IS about restructuring the flow of capital so that every investment in infrastructure, industry, transport or agriculture contributes to sustainability rather than undermines it,” the minister stated.

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Green finance also underpins India’s transition to a low-carbon economy. “With national commitments to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070, reduce carbon intensity by 33-35% from 2005 levels and generate 50% of electricity from renewables by 2030, the outlook for green finance in India is exceptionally robust,” said Saket Mehra, partner, auto and EV industry leader, Grant Thornton Bharat. “It (green finance) encompasses a spectrum of instruments—green bonds, sustainability-linked loans, insurance products, carbon markets, and ESG-focused funds—each designed to finance initiatives that conserve natural resources, enhance energy efficiency, mitigate emissions, and strengthen climate resilience,” explained Mehra.

Issuance of green bonds in India surged from $1.2 billion in 2013 to $21 billion in 2023, signaling strong investor confidence and regulatory support, added Mehra.