Does the economy show a Green Light welcome to the Green Initiatives? Green bonds, which are meant to fund sustainable projects, have catalyzed the transition to renewable energy, climate resilience and sustainable infrastructure. Yet, recent setbacks, such as the unsuccessful effort of India's green bond issuance, have highlighted the challenges that sustainable finance faces. The question of how welcoming the economy is, is a matter of hot discussion. What is Green bonds and the Red tapes on it ? Green bonds are fixed-income financial instrument intended to raise capital for sustainable projects. Over the past decade, they have gained momentum with global issuance reaching record levels, in an effort to raise fund and positively impact environment. However, the push and rapid growth has also exposed flaws in the system. There are instances which rises the question of green credentials of certain bonds which cast doubts on the sustainable intentions! These challenges underline the...
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