Sustainability Karma Desk

IICA and CMAI signed an MoU to strengthen India's carbon markets, focusing on decarbonisation, biofuels, and green hydrogen.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her Budget 2025 announcement, proposed removing import duties on 12 critical minerals, lithium-ion battery scrap and cobalt products.

The funding will enhance efforts in ecosystem conservation, wildlife protection, and expanding forest cover. 

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the government would provide support to domestic industries involved in manufacturing solar panels, EV batteries, wind turbines, and electrolysers.

India increased its adaptation expenditures from 3.7% to 5.6% of GDP between 2016 and 2022, however strong adaptation strategy is needed to safeguard vulnerable communities and ecosystems, as per survey.

As India celebrates Republic Day, it's the perfect moment to reflect on the nation’s commitment to sustainability and the urgent need for collective action.

Nitin Jirafe, MD of Tata Cummins and VP, Engine Business of Cummins India, tells Sustainability Karma that 2025 will be a pivotal year for proving LNG and hydrogen technologies in sustainable mobility, but India to accelerate efforts to catch up with other countries.

A long-term financing facility has been secured to develop 92 solar assets across the UAE, supporting the country’s Net Zero 2050 strategy and expanding renewable energy for C&I clients.

Nagesh A Basavanhalli, Vice-Chairman of Greaves Cotton, tells Sustainability Karma that the company’s purpose-driven mission is to empower individuals by placing consumers at the centre of the automotive ecosystem, aiming to democratise sustainable mobility, improve lives, and provide...

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav emphasised the importance of circularity and sustainability in India’s growing automotive sector.