
Green finance is not naturally low-cost. The focus should be on enhancing sources of finance and structuring
Designating sovereign green bonds as specified securities under the ‘fully accessible route’ will help channelise global capital into India’s sustainability…
Will the Budget 2023 pave the way for a sustainable energy future in India? According to Santosh Janakiram, India requires…
Sovereign green bonds have started off well; it’s time to meet the challenges of scaling up
By number of issues, the sustainable finance volume decreased 12% compared to 2021. American borrowers accounted for 39% of overall…
“Investment in sovereign green bonds shall be treated as investment in infrastructure and shall be classified as Central Government Securities,”…
The Green Bonds will not only boost India’s efforts towards energy transition, but will also make finances available for green…
Using the framework, the government aims to channelise Rs 16,000 crore, through the issuance of bonds, to various public sector…
The government intends to mobilise Rs 16,000 crore from the issuance of green bonds during the second half of the…
A crucial aspect will be establishing a pipeline of eligible “shovel-ready” projects following the bond framework, which third-party consultants, environmental…
A lower cost of borrowing would help Asia’s third-largest economy finance infrastructure and meet clean energy goals, while managing a…
The proposed green bonds are likely to have a tenure of three-and-a-half years.
While the Union Budget’s proposal to issue green bonds is a timely one, its success will depend on the strength…
With today’s free market philosophy, municipalities will find it difficult to levy taxes beyond a point. Muni issues are a…
At 6.18 per cent, the weighted average yield has spiked to its highest level this fiscal, and this is higher…
For government securities, the coupon is determined by the market. Potential buyers will indicate the quantities sought by them and…
Green Bonds are standard bonds with ‘green’ as a bonus feature. Issued to raise capital to exclusively fund sustainable projects,…
The Securities and Exchange Borad of India(SEBI) Board in January this year approved the proposal for disclosure requirements for issuance…
Sebi noted broad areas where money may be invested.