Abhinandan Sah

  Yes Bank has been a trailblazer in Bharat’s green bond market—here’s a detailed breakdown: Key Issuances & Impact 1 Bharat’s First Green Bond – Feb 2015 1 Green Masala Bond – Aug 2015 1 FMO Placement – Dec 2016 1 Impact & Reporting 2 Bond Maturity & Current Status 2 Summary Table 2 Why It Matters 3 Bottom Line 3 Conclusion: 3 Key Issuances & Impact Bharat’s First Green Bond – Feb 2015 Raised ₹1,000 cr (~USD 160 m), 10‑year tenor (ISIN INE528G08279) ( yesbank.in ). Proceeds deployed across solar, wind (10–300 MW capacity across states), reducing approx. 222,000 tCO₂ annually . Green Masala Bond – Aug 2015 ₹315 cr (~USD 50 m), private placement with IFC—the first IFC investment in an emerging-market green bond ( yesbank.in ). Delivered innovative structure, AAA-rated and listed on LSE via Masala Green Bond ( impactinvest.org.uk ). FMO Placement – Dec 2016 ₹330 cr (~USD 50 m), 7‑year bond with Dutch development bank FMO—their first in Bharat ( ye...

Green Bond Issuance in India: Domestic vs. International What Are Green Bonds? 2 India’s Journey in Green Bond Issuance 2 Key issuers include: 2 Domestic Green Bonds in India (2025 Scenario) 2 Key Features: 2 Advantages: 3 Challenges: 3 International Green Bonds by Indian Issuers 3 Key Benefits: 3 Key Risks: 3 Policy Push & Government Initiatives in 2025 4 The Road Ahead 4 To truly scale up, India needs to: 4 Some key Difference Points on Domestic Green Bond and International Green Bond: 4 Example Highlights 6 Key Takeaways (2025) 6 Conclusion 7 Introduction: As the world intensifies its focus on sustainability and climate resilience, green finance has emerged as a crucial tool in driving environmental transformation. Among its instruments, green bonds have taken center stage—directing capital towards renewable energy, clean transport, energy efficiency, and other eco-friendly projects. India, with its ambitious climate goals and rapidly growing e...