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Supply Of High-Quality Carbon Credits Must Be A COP29 Priority


Sep 2nd, 2024;  Source: Forbes


Conversations about the role and integrity of carbon credits have increased lately, as governments and corporations around the world tackle the complex challenge of decarbonisation. Most of the focus has been on building demand for these credits. The supply side is over-looked. From my experience as ...ReadMore


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Will The Changing Political Climate Turn The Heat On Climate Change?


Aug 6th, 2024;  Source: Forbes


We have crossed the halfway mark in 2024, a year considered the busiest election year in global history. Nearly 4.2 billion people, half the world's population, have either voted or will vote this year to elect their leaders and governments. These include South Korea, Sudan, South Africa, Venezuela, ...ReadMore


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View: Budget 2024 ticks all the boxes, will push Viksit Bharat goal


Jul 26th, 2024;  Source: The Economic Times


The budget 2024, with its focus on 9 key priorities, aims to propel India's economic potential to new heights. A good budget addresses immediate socio-economic priorities while also laying out a strategic and comprehensive approach for long-term growth. The budget 2024 does just that. For me, there ...ReadMore


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FINACING INDIA’S ‘GREEN’ FUTURE


Jul 25th, 2024;  Source: The Hindu


Centre’s commitment in the Budget reflects a smart approach to integrate climate finance into energy transition Through the Union Budget 2024, the Government of India has demonstrated increased political and public finance commitment towards climate change. It was encouraging to see energy se ...ReadMore


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Exploring clean technology will be critical for Viksit Bharat


Jul 24th, 2024;  Source: Financial Express


FINANCE MINISTER NIRMALA Sitharaman has presented a prudent and sustainability-oriented Budget. It is remarkable that energy security is one of the nine priority areas for the government. Energy security balances existing efforts in clean energy and provides a thrust on newer technology options. The ...ReadMore


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Clean energy: An economic opportunity


Jul 18th, 2024;  Source: Financial Express


INDIA HAS ENTERED a new phase with the new NDA government. The past ten years under NDA’s leadership have witnessed remarkable achievements in clean energy, positioning India as a global leader. As the FY25 Budget is imminent, itis an appropriate time to explore the potential of the clean energy s ...ReadMore


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Phasing Out Oil And Gas - How Realistic? How Fast?


Jul 8th, 2024;  Source: Forbes


The world collectively achieved at COP 28 in Dubai what has been considered extremely ambitious in the past - an agreement to gradually phase out fossil fuels in a just, orderly and equitable manner. How should we implement this agreement? How fast can the phase-out be, realistically? All of th ...ReadMore


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RE auctions top record 70 GW in FY24, but issues remain


Jun 18th, 2024;  Source: The Hindu Business Line


NOT SO GREEN. Industry experts flag delays in PPA signing, implementation hurdles GOAL AHEAD. The wind industry is looking at annual installations of 10 GW, two years from nowBhupinder Singh Bhalla, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, is all smiles, when he says that in 2023-24, re ...ReadMore


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Growth drivers for the new govt


Jun 17th, 2024;  Source: Financial Express


We need stronger corporates that have the resources and execution capabilities to deliver at scale and pace After moving beyond policy paralysis and economic management in the first two terms, the next five years of the Modi regime are crucial for India's growth journey  After the lar ...ReadMore


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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: IPO boom looks to break new records


Jun 13th, 2024;  Source: CNBC INSIDE INDIA


The big storyInvestors wanting to cash in on India’s growth have traditionally focused on storied conglomerates – like Reliance Industries and Adani Enterprises operated by the nation’s tycoons – or tech startups altering the way people live. The spotlight has seemingly shifted in the p ...ReadMore