Archive · 18 Jul 2025
RBI Deputy Governor Calls for Financial Overhaul for Green Infra
The RBI's Deputy Governor says that we need big changes in how we handle money to fund green projects like solar power and wind farms.
This includes mixing government and private money, and making it easier for global investors to get involved.
They also suggest using new tech like blockchain and AI to make sure these projects are safe and easy to invest in.
This is important to help India reach its climate goals.
RBI Deputy Governor emphasizes holistic ecosystem reconfiguration for green infrastructure finance.
Blended finance, combining public and private capital, is crucial for bridging the funding gap.
Mechanisms are needed for global funds to support market-shaping and underdeveloped sectors.
Instruments like first-loss guarantees and tokenization are key to attracting investment.
Fintech, blockchain, and AI can streamline project verification and democratize access to green finance.
- Who
- RBI Deputy Governor M Rajeshwar Rao
- What
- Holistic reconfiguration of the financial ecosystem to unlock flows into green infrastructure.
- When
- July 3rd, 2025 (inaugural address at Conference on Green Infrastructure Finance)
- Where
- India
- Why
- To mobilize financing for green infrastructure and achieve national net-zero targets.
Pro-Green Finance
Status Quo View
Financial Framework for Green Investment
Pro-Green Finance
The current financial structure is not suitable for green investment.
Status Quo View
Financing for green infrastructure is adequate.
- Speaker
- M Rajeshwar Rao, Deputy Governor, RBI
- Event
- Conference on Green Infrastructure Finance
- Date of Event
- July 3rd
- Focus
- Financing green and sustainable infrastructure
- Key Concept
- Blended Finance
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