New Delhi : At the Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association’s (IVCA) GreenReturns Summit 2025, Shri Amardeep Singh Bhatia, Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), led one of the key fireside chats of Day 1. In conversation with Ajay Bahl, Managing Partner at AZB & Partners, during a session titled “India’s Climate Change Goals – Thus Far, The Way Forward and The Big Picture”, he outlined how India’s climate strategy is evolving through policy reforms, industrial transformation, and collaborative frameworks.
Shri Bhatia spoke about how India has made significant progress on its climate commitments over the past decade while balancing economic growth and sustainability. He said India is now focusing on the next phase—integrating climate action across sectors, scaling clean technologies, and strengthening the regulatory environment to accelerate green investments.
“Over the past decade, India has steadily advanced its climate goals without losing sight of the country’s growth priorities. The task before us now is more complex and more consequential—embedding clean technologies across value chains, steering industry towards sustainable production models, and putting in place policy frameworks that give long-term clarity to investors,” said Shri Amardeep Singh Bhatia, Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
He further added, “What encourages us is the clear shift within industry: sustainability is no longer a compliance requirement, but a business imperative. By strengthening enablers such as battery storage, manufacturing capabilities, and market-driven solutions, we aim to ensure that India’s climate ambitions translate into measurable impact on the ground.”
He emphasised the critical role of manufacturing competitiveness, green supply chains, and emerging technologies in achieving India’s climate milestones. Shri Bhatia noted that India’s climate strategy is anchored in enabling industries to transition sustainably, promoting innovation, and ensuring that policy frameworks support both environmental outcomes and economic growth.
Their conversation highlighted that India’s climate transition is not just a policy agenda but a national growth opportunity. The discussion focused on how industry, government, and the investment community can work together to advance India’s long-term climate goals and drive the next phase of sustainable development.
