Sovereign Green Bonds
Govt's ₹8.2 trillion borrowing plan for H1 FY27: Green Bonds to mobilise ₹15,000 crore —details here
The Centre's H1 FY27 borrowing plan targets ₹8.2 trillion, prioritising Sovereign Green Bonds and balancing long-term debt, short-term liquidity, and sustainable finance.
1 min read31 Mar 2026Centre to borrow ₹8.2 trillion in FY27 first half; no impact of Iran war — yet
The finance ministry announced a borrowing plan of ₹8.2 trillion for FY27, unchanged from the target set in the Union budget despite the West Asia war. The strategy includes 26 weekly auctions and green bonds to raise funds for sustainable projects.
2 min read27 Mar 2026Govt mulls tax breaks for green bonds in budget amid weak investor interest
Investor interest in India's sovereign green bonds declined, prompting the government to consider tax rebates for buyers in the upcoming FY27 budget. The current fiscal year has seen low subscriptions, leading to changes in targets and potential strategies to improve liquidity for green projects.
4 min read15 Jan 2026No greenium, no glory: Why investors are shunning India’s climate bonds
India's sovereign green bonds have struggled to carve out a distinct identity from conventional government debt.
3 min read24 Sep 2025Green bonds explained: How do they fund sustainable projects?
Green bonds are driving sustainable growth by funding renewable energy, clean infrastructure, and climate-resilient projects while attracting ESG-focused investors and strengthening the path towards a low-carbon economy.
2 min read27 Aug 2025Centre's plan to raise ₹20,000 cr via green bonds is conditional on greenium
Greenium, or green premium, is the amount by which the yield on green bonds is lower compared to conventional bonds due to investors' willingness to accept lower returns in exchange for the perceived benefits of investing in a green instrument.
3 min read8 Oct 2024Govt may raise at least ₹10,000 crore in next phase of sovereign green bonds
The government’s plan to raise ₹20,000-25,000 crore overall in 2024-25 through green bonds is a significant step towards financing its various clean energy and sustainability initiatives. Currently, the private sector accounts for a majority of the green bonds issued in India.
3 min read2 Aug 2024Sovereign Gold Bonds: Last tranche of SGBs in 2022: Should you invest?
The sovereign gold bonds were thrown open to public on Dec 19 and will remain so until December 23. The bonds will be issued on December 27.
2 min read19 Dec 2022RBI to issue next tranche of Sovereign Gold Bonds from December 19-23; all you need to know
Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) 2022-23-Series III will open for subscription during December 19-December 23 and 2022-23-Series IV during March 06-10, 2023, the finance ministry said in a statement on Thursday.
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