Mind the gap: It is time to close the gap in measuring inequality
A panel discussion at the Golden Jubilee Conference of CESP, JNU
Economists slam govt claims of rapid economic growth as a sham
The claims of robust growth, according to experts, are rather a celebratory note in the self-appraisal of the government in terms of India’s economic recovery. Claims of rapid growth the Indian economy is projected...
‘New jobs distress-driven’: Economists criticise CMIE claim of upward trend in employment
At a time when the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy’s (CMIE’s) report claims an upward trend in employment in India’s labour market with 15 million people entering the workforce, senior economists have sought to...
Energy Finance Conference, India, 2023- Concept Note
India emitted 2.412 gigatons of CO2 in 2020 contributing to 6.71% of total global emissions in the same year. It is the 3rd largest carbon emitter after China and the USA. Key sectors that...
L&T Finance replaced SBI as the biggest renewable energy financier in 2021: Study
The fifth edition of Coal vs Renewable Financial Analysis, authored by Climate Trends and Centre for Financial Accountability (CFA), was released at CFA’s annual energy finance conference hosted in collaboration with IIT Madras on Tuesday. ...
Financiers prefer wind and solar over coal: Study
Coal vs Renewables Financial Analysis 2022 identifies L&T Finance replacing SBI as the biggest financier in project finance for renewable energy in 2021. The fifth edition of Coal vs Renewable Financial Analysis, authored by...
Financiers now back renewable energy projects more: Study
For the first time, 100% of the value of the project finance loans identified last year went to renewable energy projects. This is a considerable increase compared to 2020, where renewable energy loans accounted...
“India can Achieve Net-Zero By 2047”: Experts
Sectoral experts, academics and climate activists deliberate on multiple issues related to Energy and Finance at the 4th annual Energy Finance Conference India, 2022 organised at IIT-Madras, Centre for Financial Accountability, Indo-German Center for...
Government in Denial of Economic Recession; The Repercussions will be Unprecedented: Conference on Finance
“The government had borrowed money from the IMF during the pandemic and yet did not spend it in order to keep the fiscal deficit in control! This internalisation of keeping the fiscal deficit under...