India is the 4th-largest source of green debt globally. We help companies structure green bonds, sustainability-linked loans, carbon credits, and RBI-aligned green deposits — unlocking cheaper capital through ESG performance.
From structuring your first green bond to monetising carbon credits — we cover the full spectrum of sustainable finance instruments available in India.
Structure SEBI-compliant green bond frameworks aligned with ICMA Green Bond Principles.
Design SLL structures with ambitious KPIs that unlock real pricing advantages from lenders.
Navigate India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) and voluntary carbon markets.
Structure green deposit products and frameworks aligned with RBI's Green Deposit Framework (2023).
Integrate ESG factors into lending frameworks for banks and NBFCs.
Help hard-to-abate sectors access capital for decarbonisation through credible transition plans.
India's sustainable finance market is growing at 30%+ CAGR. Regulatory tailwinds from SEBI, RBI, and the Ministry of Environment are accelerating adoption.
SEBI's framework for issuance and listing of green debt securities, aligned with ICMA principles. 150+ green bonds issued with growing investor demand. ESG disclosure requirements create natural demand for green-labelled instruments.
Effective June 2023, RBI requires banks and NBFCs offering green deposits to allocate funds to eligible green activities with third-party verification. Creates a new asset class for ESG-conscious depositors.
India's national ETS launched under the Energy Conservation Act. Initial compliance sectors: steel, cement, aluminium, pulp & paper. Voluntary offset market growing rapidly alongside compliance market.
Government of India issued its first sovereign green bonds in January 2023 (₹16,000 crore), signalling national commitment. More issuances expected as India pursues net-zero by 2070.
Each instrument serves a different capital need. We help you identify the right instrument — or combination — for your transition journey.
| Instrument | Regulator | Typical Size | Rate Advantage | Market Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bonds | SEBI | ₹100-5,000 Cr | 10-30 bps greenium | Hot |
| Sustainability-Linked Loans | Bank-negotiated | ₹50-2,000 Cr | 25-50 bps ratchet | Growing |
| Green Deposits | RBI | Any | 5-15 bps premium | Emerging |
| Carbon Credits (CCTS) | BEE / MoEFCC | Variable | Offset income | Emerging |
| Voluntary Carbon Offsets | Verra/Gold Standard | Variable | Revenue stream | Growing |
| Transition Bonds | SEBI (proposed) | ₹200-3,000 Cr | 15-25 bps | Emerging |
| Social Bonds | SEBI | ₹50-1,000 Cr | 5-20 bps | Growing |
Illustrative scenarios based on market benchmarks showing how Indian companies are using green finance instruments to fund their sustainability transitions.
Structured a green bond framework for a leading renewable energy company, enabling issuance for solar and wind project expansion across western India.
Designed sustainability performance targets and KPI-margin ratchet for a mid-cap manufacturer, linking loan pricing to verified emissions reduction.
Helped a regional bank structure its green deposit product aligned with RBI framework, including eligible sector taxonomy and impact reporting methodology.
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