Agenda
As India accelerates its climate ambitions, green manufacturing has emerged as a pivotal opportunity to harmonise economic competitiveness with sustainability. With the upcoming Industrial Policy and the National Mission on Clean Tech Manufacturing, this webinar examines the critical enablers—policy, finance, innovation, and technology—necessary to achieve scalable, green industrial growth.
This session is a must-watch for policymakers, industrial leaders, climate financiers, sustainability professionals, and anyone interested in India’s green manufacturing future.
Our distinguished speakers included:
- Alexander Hogeveen Rutter – Manager, Research & Diligence; Electricity Sector Lead, Third Derivative
- Pratyush Mehrotra – Deputy General Manager, ESG & Climate Finance Unit, State Bank of India (SBI)
- Akshay Gupta – Managing Partner, Econ Climate Fund
- Bharti Chhatre Krishnan – Co-Founder, FineTrain
- Dr. Vikram Vishal – Professor, IIT Bombay & Co-Founder & CEO, UrjanovaC Pvt Ltd
- Hisham Mundol – Chief Advisor- India, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)
Moderated by Labanya Prakash Jena, Director at CSI, this expert panel navigated a comprehensive dialogue on India’s potential trajectories for green industrialisation.
Key Insights & Takeaways:
1. Industrial Policy as a Green Catalyst
The upcoming Industrial Policy and the National Mission on Clean Tech Manufacturing were identified as pivotal frameworks to reposition India’s industrial base toward cleaner practices and green energy security.
2. MSMEs: Cornerstones of Clean Supply Chains
MSMEs, responsible for a substantial share of India’s manufacturing output and emissions, face financing hurdles. Strategic capital and advisory mechanisms are essential for their inclusion in decarbonised supply chains.
3. Supply Chain Decarbonisation is Mainstream
Across sectors, from cement to food, there is growing adoption of novel solutions that drive down emissions while maintaining competitive production costs.
4. Innovation & Climate Tech Solutions
High-impact technologies such as low-carbon cement and CCUS innovations can make sustainable practices economically compelling.
5. Evolving Financing Landscape
A shift toward equity and venture funding is opening new pathways for clean manufacturing scale-up, alongside blended finance and ESG-linked financial instruments.
Conclusion
India stands at a pivotal moment where the pursuit of industrial growth must align with the urgency of climate action. Green manufacturing is not just an environmental imperative — it is an economic opportunity to build resilience, competitiveness, and global leadership. With the right mix of visionary policy, innovative finance, and scalable technologies, India can chart a credible pathway to net zero while driving inclusive growth.
This webinar captured that vision — offering insights from leaders who are shaping the strategies, investments, and innovations that will define India’s green industrial future.
