Leg up for green bonds amid record sustainable debt in 2020
Sustainable debt worth $732 billion issued globally; $305 billion of that in green bonds
Sudipto Mundle, member 14th Finance Commission on Fiscal Devolution
Sudipto Mundle, a member of the 14th Finance Commission, says that states now have more autonomy in deciding how to allocate money. He explains …
#NotesForMrJaitley 5: Don't listen to everything the babus say
The unfortunate obsessions of Indian Finance ministers in recent years is revenue collection.
Till joys
Women in 3 districts in Tamil Nadu discover how to make money and ban booze -- for the first time
Cess excess: How India’s states remain deprived of what revenue Centre collects
Collection of cesses, surcharges strong tool for central govt to generate revenue, but at cost of states’ share
Leading financers who pledged Net Zero are still backing fossil fuel expansion, finds report
Over 100 major coal, oil and gas players given $269 billion by financial institutions part of GFANZ
‘Centre using finance commission to promote its flagship programmes’
Centre is urging Finance Commission to finalise tax-devolution formula keeping in mind the national development programme
Sand-bagged over cash
The international convention on desertification is plagued by differences of opinion on financial resources and funding mechanisms
The unaccounted wealth that leaves our shores
The Indian government invests Rs 34 lakh to educate each IIT graduate. It therefore has the moral authority to get him or her to work for the …
On the fast track
The finance minister has placed his bets on growth through rapid technological development, but critics say he should proceed with caution
Cash-strapped UN
The global godfather of nations - The United Nations Organization is bankrupt and counting its pennies
Prude operator
World Bank's efforts to leverage more private investment may undermine development
Budgeting for science
The government should not only increase funding for science and technology but overhaul institutions of research
A farcical budget
The BJP was the only party which mentioned environmental issues in its poll manifesto. But the budget ignores it entirely
Bulls from bears
Book>> Panic: The Story of Modern Financial Insanity edited by Michael Lewis Penguin, Delhi 2009
There has been a decline in climate finance during COVID-19: WRI report
Countries have been forced to cut funding for many climate-related sectors to free up money for addressing pandemic-related expenditures and …
Rural households have higher debt than urban counterparts: NSSO report
The debt in rural households is higher, even though their total assets are less than urban households
CoP26 Diary (Nov 10): Cover decision draft mentions ‘coal’, ‘fossil fuels’ for first time
Guinea, speaking on behalf of G77, commented that developed country partners showed “no appetite to discuss the definition of climate …
Green lending: World’s biggest banks’ latest initiative at COP26 is a step backwards
It wouldn’t make sense to abruptly forbid lending to non-green projects now, since we need to avoid hitting hardest the banks that are …
SC issues notice to Centre for changing NGT appointment rules
Changes in the composition of the selection committee for NGT appointments and in qualification and removal of chairpersons were brought about …
Fiscal branch
For the first time, the 14th Finance Commission gave forests weightage in determining states' share in the Union tax revenue. Whether this will …
Economic goals set for scientists
Scientists in the West who have been flush with funds over the years are being shaken out of their smugness as taxpayers demand more tangible …
Mint tales
Book>> The Ascent of Money, A Financial History of the World By Niall Ferguson, Allen Lane London 2008 Price Rs 595
India’s G20 Presidency: It’s an opportunity to set the agenda on crucial challenges of our time
New Delhi’s presidency could prove instrumental in steering policy towards climate action, sustainable growth, energy security and a host …
India’s MSMEs must pare emissions and climate finance may be the nudge they need
Traditional funds are not enough for the MSME sector to achieve decarbonisation; we need to unlock international climate funds as well