Green bonds have a huge demand, but at a time of global uncertainties, investors are asking for an 'uncertainty premium' for lower rated and niche players.
Green bonds are normal bonds, but the proceeds are used for renewable energy projects, or for services that are ecologically sustainable
Issuance from India was to the tune of $1.95 billion in the September quarter
Green bonds refer to bonds issued mainly by power companies to finance energy efficient projects
In its statement, IFC said India needs $2.5 trillion to meet its climate change mitigation targets
A green bond is like any other bond where a debt instrument is issued by an entity for raising funds from investors