India's net-zero transition: How patient capital could be deployed to kick off a clean-tech revolution
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Summary
India aims for carbon neutrality by 2070 but faces a $4.1 trillion investment challenge over the next two decades. This needn't be an uphill battle if we do what’s needed for patient capital to play a major role. Let’s get risk-return equations right across a wide spectrum of appetites.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Livemint - Opinion
Published Monday, 20 April 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
Net-zero target: 2070
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right