by Climate & Sustainability Initiative (CSI) | Feb 3, 2025 | News
Giving a strong push to renewable energy, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has increased the budget allocation for the sector by Rs 9251 crore. The new allocation of 26549 crore is 53 per cent higher than the previous budget. The industry welcomed the move for its... 
by Climate & Sustainability Initiative (CSI) | Feb 2, 2025 | News
Expert reactions to the latest budget announcement, covering key policies and potential impacts. Vaibhav Pratap Singh, Executive Director, Climate & Sustainability India (CSI) On MSME: “It is encouraging to see MSMEs taking centre stage in the Union Budget.... 
by Climate & Sustainability Initiative (CSI) | Jan 31, 2025 | News
Recently, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said that India is eyeing a long-term target of 1,800 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2047, and the current 500 GW target by 2030 is just a short-term goal that will be achieved. His statement once again underlined the Indian... 
by Climate & Sustainability Initiative (CSI) | Jan 29, 2025 | News
New Delhi: India is the world’s third-largest automobile market, and the sector has witnessed significant positive changes over the years. However, there are still certain challenges that require the attention of policymakers, and it is crucial that focused efforts... 
by Climate & Sustainability Initiative (CSI) | Jan 9, 2025 | News
The Indian EV industry witnessed a dip in funding in 2024, dropping to $586 million from $808 million in 2023. However, the number of deals closed remained steady at 44. Subsidies also saw changes with the introduction of the PM E-Drive Scheme, which gradually... 