Invest India is the nodal agency on behalf of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Government of India to participate in the World Economic Forum (WEF). In the heart of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, where the global elite converge, this year’s event promises something extraordinary – the […]
Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem said his Group has invested almost two-and-a-half billion dollars and is going to invest more in the next three years, post-meeting the Prime Minister of India In a post on X(formerly Twitter), Prime Minister Modi said the discussions revolved especially around creating sustainable, green and energy-efficient ports and world-class sustainable logistic […]
E-kerosene to rival SAF prices ‘by end of the decade’, according to IEA. Airfares to rise just 5 per cent if e-fuel is blended at 10 per cent ratios. 75 per cent jump in shipping fares to take a toll on consumer goods In its December report, the International Energy Agency (IEA) revealed that […]
Rooftop solar power plants in 20,000 buildings add 300 MW According to Saurabh Bhagat, Commissioner Secretary of Science and Technology, about 1,900 government buildings in Jammu and Kashmir had rooftop solar power plants installed as part of a substantial programme. By the end of 2025, another 20,000 structures are expected to be solarised. There are […]
As of December 2023, the company profits Rs 1,189 crore, with loan sanctions totalling Rs 30,315 crore, surpassing the figures from the previous fiscal year in just three quarters To finance sustainable projects, India Infrastructure Finance Company (IIFCL) plans to raise Rs 2,000 crore in the next six months, marking its debut in the green bond market. […]
The tribunal orders and directs the prospective units to obtain Environmental Clearance from State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) West Bengal, for their operation in the state The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has been ordered by the Supreme Court to carry out research and collect information regarding the pollution that originates from stone-crushing facilities. A 1 May , […]
The collaboration focuses on supporting stakeholders in expanding carbon finance activities across key sectors in India The Carbon Markets Association of India (CMAI) and the London-based Voluntary Carbon Market Integrity Initiative (VCMI) have teamed in a calculated effort to support carbon credit trading in India. According to a recent statement from CMAI, the partnership intends […]
A comprehensive investigation into deforestation and greenwashing by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) conducted in March of this year cast serious doubts over the credibility of existing certifications The Indian government introduced the Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme (IFWCS) in response to growing international concerns about deforestation and the illegal wood trade. […]
Globally, glaciers thinned by about 1 metre per year, impacting water supplies for millions The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) released a report during the UN climate conference , highlighting the impact of worsening climate change on India during the 2011–2020 decade. The report, offering a long-term perspective, pointed to sustained trends without variations attributed to […]