Analysis of ESG integration and investment trends in India's banking sector highlights ongoing challenges.
India is on a threshold of a paradigm shift in its financial domain owing to the momentum it has gained towards being sustainable and responsible in investments. Sustainable finance that integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into financial decision-making has gained momentum because of regulatory requirements, global climate commitments, and demand from investors for ethical investments. The challenges, however, continue to exist in the mainstreaming of sustainable finance in the Indian banking and financial ecosystems. The investigation presents a thorough analysis of the factors, challenges, and strategies in scaling sustainable finance in India, including enticing insights on policy frameworks, investment trends, and financial instruments enabling the transition towards a greener economy.
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Vedula et al. (2025) studied this question.