This briefing examines India’s sustainable finance policy landscape and highlights three areas likely to shape the next phase of responsible investment practice: sustainability disclosure, investor stewardship, and classification tools for transition finance.
India has built one of the most comprehensive sustainable finance regulatory frameworks among emerging economies, with Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) disclosures extending to the top 1,000 listed firms, stewardship codes, and a draft climate finance taxonomy. The real test now is whether these foundations actually shape how investors allocate capital. Three policy areas need focus: investor-relevant disclosure, stewardship suited to concentrated ownership and transition-heavy sectors, and classification tools built for a developing economy.
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