he Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has urged the government to establish a dedicated Green Finance Institution (GFI) and a green technology expo fund to bridge India’s long-term capital gap and accelerate its transition to a sustainable economy. The recommendations, submitted as part of CII’s pre-Budget 2025–26 proposals, highlight the need for affordable, long-duration finance as India moves toward a USD 5 trillion economy and its net-zero ambitions.
CII noted that advancing a green economy is now a “strategic necessity”. Despite notable progress in renewable energy and clean-tech innovation, access to patient, low-cost capital remains limited, especially for sectors such as renewable power, electric mobility, green buildings and industrial decarbonisation.
Call for a green finance institution in GIFT city
To address this, CII has proposed setting up a dedicated Green Finance Institution to mobilise large-scale, low-cost capital. The institution could be headquartered in GIFT City (Gujarat) to leverage its regulatory flexibility and attract global green funds.
The GFI, according to CII, should provide instruments such as concessional loans, equity support, credit guarantees and securitisation of small-scale green assets. These tools would help lower project financing costs and encourage wider investment across India’s clean-energy landscape.
Green tech expo fund for global visibility
CII has also recommended creating a green tech expo fund to help Indian clean-tech companies expand their global footprint. The fund would support participation in international sustainability and technology exhibitions, enabling Indian enterprises to showcase innovations, pitch to global investors and build technology partnerships.
Bridging the green investment gap
India needs an estimated USD 1 trillion in green investments over the next 10–15 years, and nearly USD 10 trillion by 2070, to achieve its net-zero emissions goal. However, current green finance flows meet only around 25 per cent of this need.
CII stressed that a GFI could help close this gap by providing blended-finance structures, reducing risks for investors and catalysing private-sector participation.
Push for urban mining and critical minerals strategy
The chamber also called for mandatory recycling and urban-mining targets for lithium batteries and electronic waste, supported by strict certification to curb unprocessed scrap exports. Additional fiscal incentives and faster clearances were recommended to boost domestic refining capacity and build strategic reserves of recovered critical minerals.
With these proposals, CII is urging the government to adopt strong, future-ready reforms that can unlock capital, strengthen technology leadership and push India firmly toward a resilient green economy.
