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11 September 2025

India Revises Green Credit Framework to Boost Private Capital

SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | SDG 13: Climate Action

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change MoEFCC | Reserve Bank of India RBI

At FICCI’s 4th LEADS event, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav underlined the role of green finance in India’s sustainable growth strategy. He noted strong investor interest in sovereign green bonds and highlighted regulatory steps by RBI and SEBI to improve accountability and transparency in green instruments.

The government has revised the Green Credit Programme to enable private entity participation, mandate minimum restoration commitments, and expand credit usage. These reforms aim to channel private investment into measurable environmental outcomes and strengthen India’s climate finance architecture.

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Relevant question for policy stakeholders: How to design effective green finance instruments that de-risk private investment is not just a technical matter but a live policy challenge for India’s transition.?

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