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New Development Bank Seminar Discusses Ways to Finance India's Sustainable Energy Transition
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....ew Development Bank Seminar Discusses Ways to Finance India's Sustainable Energy Transition<BR>PTI News<BR>Dated:- 29-11-2025<BR>PTI<BR>MUMBAI, India, Nov. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The New Development Bank (NDB) hosted a high-level seminar in Mumbai to explore strategies for financing India's sustainable energy transition. The event gathered policymakers, financiers, industry leaders, and expert....
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....s to discuss innovative financing mechanisms, emerging clean energy technologies, and the role of multilateral development banks in accelerating the shift to low-carbon energy systems. India, like other emerging markets, faces the dual challenge of meeting rising energy demand while reducing carbon emissions. The seminar emphasised the urgent need for substantial investments in solar, wind, gree....
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....n hydrogen, battery storage, and smart grid infrastructure to achieve the country's climate goals and support resilient economic growth. In his opening remarks, Dr. Rajiv Ranjan, Vice President and Chief Risk Officer of NDB said, "India has achieved 50% non-fossil fuel electricity capacity ahead of its 2030 target. At NDB, we are on track to meet our strategic goals of allocating 40% of our fina....
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....ncing to climate projects and 30% in local currencies, as outlined in the Bank's Strategy (2022-2026). As we mark our 10th anniversary, we reaffirm our commitment to innovation, partnerships, and local currency financing." Mr. Gurdeep Singh, Chairman and Managing Director of NTPC Limited, emphasised that competitive financing is critical to India's energy transition, outlining NTPC's evolution i....
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....nto an integrated energy company focused on renewables, hydro, and nuclear. He highlighted the need to diversify the energy mix, adopt efficient technologies, and pilot innovative solutions. Representing the Government of India, Dr. Prasanna V. Salian, Director, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, underscored India's commitment to an equitable and affordable clean energy transit....
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....ion under its net-zero 2070 target. While citing various flagship initiatives of the Government of India, he stressed the vital role of multilateral development banks like NDB in mobilising resources, enabling low-cost technology transfer, and promoting climate-smart investments. The seminar recognised that successful energy transitions in India and other developing countries require coordinated....
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.... efforts, technological innovation, advanced financing solutions, long-term policy clarity, and strong, collaborative partnerships built on trust. The event reaffirmed NDB's commitment to fostering resilient, sustainable, and inclusive growth across its member countries. About NDB Established in 2015 by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (collectively called BRICS), the New Develo....
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....pment Bank mobilises resources for infrastructure and sustainable development projects across BRICS and other emerging economies. NDB has approved USD 40 billion in financing for 120 projects spanning clean energy, transport, water and sanitation, and digital and social infrastructure. The Bank is rated AA+ by Standard & Poor's, AA by Fitch Ratings, and AAA by Japan Credit Rating Agency, all with ....
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....stable outlooks. For more information, visit www.ndb.int. (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PRNewswire and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.). PTI<BR> News - Press release - PIB....