DE-RISKING THE BOOKS
Business Today India|June 23, 2024
INDIAN BANKS ARE BEGINNING TO TAKE BABY STEPS TOWARDS ADDRESSING CLIMATE-RELATED FINANCIAL RISKS IN THEIR BOOKS. BUT THEY MUST PUT THEIR FOOT ON THE PEDAL AND ENHANCE PREPAREDNESS
RICHA SHARMA
DE-RISKING THE BOOKS

HOW PREPARED ARE Indian banks to tackle climate-related risks? Well, the journey has just begun with the generation of data of risks posed by climate change, and offerings like green bonds and green fixed deposits. Still, the bottom line is that banks need to hasten their actions to mitigate climate-related risks to their operations.

An assessment of 34 major Indian banks with a combined market capitalisation of ₹29.5 lakh crore in FY22 found that India’s public sector banks are more exposed to climate risk than their private rivals. That’s because they are major lenders to the energy (conventional), mining, and metal sectors. Climate Risk Horizons (CRH), a think tank working with financial institutions to prepare them for climate-related risks, released the biennial assessment in August 2023, the second in the series.

On a positive note, Indian banks have started prioritising lending to green projects through special products; some are measuring the emissions of projects they have financed, developing tools and assessment frameworks for climate risks in their portfolio, and considering a policy to exclude carbon-intensive projects.

But is that enough?

Rama Patel, Senior Director and Chief Ratings Officer at CRISIL ESG Ratings and Analytics Ltd, says banks are beginning to take steps to address climate change risks, and integrating them into operations will help banks contribute to building a more sustainable and resilient financial sector in India.

For their part, financial sector regulators, too, have made climate risk assessment a priority. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced a draft disclosure framework on Climate-related Financial Risks, 2024, in February that applies to all entities regulated by it.

Bu hikaye Business Today India dergisinin June 23, 2024 sayısından alınmıştır.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

Bu hikaye Business Today India dergisinin June 23, 2024 sayısından alınmıştır.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

BUSINESS TODAY INDIA DERGISINDEN DAHA FAZLA HIKAYETümünü görüntüle
'Gap between haves and havenots is narrowing"
Business Today India

'Gap between haves and havenots is narrowing"

Tanvee Gupta Jain, Chief India Economist of UBS Securities India, on India's consumption story and the risks to the Indian economy

time-read
4 dak  |
December 08, 2024
Rural Hope, Urban Fears
Business Today India

Rural Hope, Urban Fears

Industry enthused by signs of a revival in rural demand, but fresh concerns emerge over urban consumption

time-read
3 dak  |
December 08, 2024
CRASH LANDING
Business Today India

CRASH LANDING

The Supreme Court's order to liquidate Jet Airways, after prolonged insolvency proceedings, brings the focus back on the actual effectiveness of IBC

time-read
3 dak  |
December 08, 2024
Indictment and its Aftermath
Business Today India

Indictment and its Aftermath

US prosecutors' decision to press charges against Gautam Adani and others in a case of alleged bribery could hit the group's ambitious expansion plans

time-read
3 dak  |
December 08, 2024
"Moving to cloud helped us grow❞
Business Today India

"Moving to cloud helped us grow❞

What was the problem you were grappling with?

time-read
1 min  |
November 24, 2024
She's Got Time
Business Today India

She's Got Time

MORE WOMEN ARE BECOMING WATCH CONNOISSEURS, SEEKING OUT BOTH JEWELLED AND TECHNICAL WATCHES FOR THEIR STYLE AND CRAFTSMANSHIP

time-read
3 dak  |
November 24, 2024
RISING STAR
Business Today India

RISING STAR

PARUL GULATI IS a name that's been steadily gaining prominence in the Indian entertainment industry after she appeared on season 2 of Shark Tank in 2023. She has become a multifaceted personality who effortlessly transitions between acting and entrepreneurship.

time-read
1 min  |
November 24, 2024
Building on a Legacy
Business Today India

Building on a Legacy

WHEN ZAHABIYA KHORAKIWALA stepped into her role as Managing Director of Wockhardt Hospitals over a decade ago, she confronted formidable challenges that have since turned into achievements.

time-read
1 min  |
November 24, 2024
LEADER IN INNOVATION
Business Today India

LEADER IN INNOVATION

AS FEDEX'S PRESIDENT (Middle East, Indian subcontinent and Africa), Kami Viswanathan has a lot on her plate.

time-read
1 min  |
November 24, 2024
WAITING IN THE WINGS
Business Today India

WAITING IN THE WINGS

Here are those who missed out as they have not yet completed a year in office; they'll be strong contenders in 2025

time-read
1 min  |
November 24, 2024