Sustainable Finance and Cleantech Entrepreneurship in India: Catalysts for a Low-Carbon and Inclusive Economy
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64137/31079423/IJEBMR-V2I2P127Keywords:
Sustainable Finance, ESG Reporting, Green Entrepreneurship, Cleantech Innovation, Sustainable DevelopmentAbstract
The importance of sustainability continues to grow in the context of climate change, environmental degradation, and limited resources. This transition is driven by sustainable finance, cleantech entrepreneurship, governance frameworks, and changing consumer preferences in India. Sustainable finance focuses on projects that are good for the environment and society, and cleantech companies work on innovations related to the renewable energy sector, sustainable mobility, waste management and resource efficiency. This study explores the concept of sustainable financing and green entrepreneurships in the process of India's transformation to a low-carbon and inclusive economy. The research design is descriptive and exploratory in nature, and the research evidence comes from the academic literature, government reports, international reports and the sustainability database. The result shows that the market for green bonds and loans, ESG investments, sustainability-centric financing and mechanisms for funding climate change is growing. The analysis also presents the role of cleantech start-ups in fostering technological innovation and solving environmental issues in various fields. In addition, consumers are becoming more aware of the importance of sustainable business practices and increased corporate responsibility, which is driving businesses to become more sustainable and accountable. The study concludes that the synergy of financial innovation, policy support, entrepreneurial efforts, and governance that incorporates sustainable considerations and consumer responsibility is building a more sustainable India and enabling long-term economic, environmental, and social growth.
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