India wants energy transition on its own terms — without phasing out coal and with more grants

India wants energy transition on its own terms — without phasing out coal and with more grants

India is unlikely to sign a deal with richer nations this year for a just energy transition, as international funding rests on India committing to a timeline to phase out coal, an “unviable” proposition for the country, energy analysts said. The Group of Seven (G7) industrialised nations, together with Norway, Denmark and the European Union, … Read more

A huge, uncharted experiment on the U.S. economy is about to begin

A huge, uncharted experiment on the U.S. economy is about to begin

If you want to understand the immense windfall the Biden administration is about to bestow on green industries, take a look at hydrogen. Engineers still aren’t exactly sure what role the gas will play in a climate-friendly economy, but they’re pretty sure that (contra the ridicule in “Glass Onion“) it will be useful for something. … Read more

Putting sustainability at the core of business

Putting sustainability at the core of business

By Lloyd Mathias  Customer is the king in the world of business. And when the king demands a change, businesses have no option but to change. Coming close on heels of investor activism which has pushed companies to adopt sustainable practices is rise of the climate-conscious consumer. This is jolting brands out of their comfort … Read more

India Inc should adopt green technology to succeed in future

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At Glasgow on Monday, while announcing India’s netzero target of 2070, Narendra Modi emphasised that India is the only big economy that has delivered so far, in letter and spirit, on the Paris commitment. From an ambitious ‘netzero by 2030’ target for Indian Railways, the fourth-longest rail network in the world, to the emissions slashing … Read more

How to tackle COVID-19 jobs crisis and climate change? Invest in clean energy

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Investing in clean energy can help economies recover from the slowdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic as it will add more jobs than backing fossil fuels, researchers said on Monday. “Green investments can be an important part of recovery packages, lead to job creation and positive economic outcomes, and help address climate change,” said a … Read more

Has investor money started reverting to physical assets?

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Ritesh Jain Global Macro Investor & One of Top 3 Global LinkedIn Influencers on Economy and Finance, Mumbai He is a trend watcher, Global Macro investor and Blogger at worldoutofwhack.com. He has over 20 years of experience in financial markets, bonds, equities, gold, and derivatives. He muses about global macro investment opportunities, economics, business, and … Read more