I. J. of Business & Management Research
Research Article | 
Study on the Implementation and Future Scope of Green Financing in Indian Banking System
Author(s) : Dr. Smruti Vakil*, Kathani Shah and Nidhi Thakkar
Publisher : FOREX Publication
Published : 10 September 2024
e-ISSN :2347-4696
Page(s) : 50-55
Abstract
The goal of our research is to identify significant characteristics of green finance and research gaps based on a thorough review of the literature. The content analysis approach is used in this study, which evaluates and summarises key past studies in the topic of green finance. This study evaluates existing research on green finance in the banking industry, with an emphasis on green financing and sustainable development. The period of study the is from August 2022 - January 2023. The sample for study includes 125 respondents. The outcomes of this study shed light on critical aspects of green finance. Green securities, green investments, climate financing, green insurance, green credit, green bonds, and green infrastructure are the key green finance products.
Keywords: Corporate Social Responsibility, Diversity, Attitude
Dr. Smruti Vakil*, Assistant Professor, GLS university, Ahmedabad, India; Email: dr.smrutivakil@gmail.com
Kathani Shah, Student of MBA, GLS University, Ahmedabad, India; Email: kathanishah.imba20@gmail.com
Nidhi Thakkar, Student of MBA, GLS University, Ahmedabad, India; Email: nidhithakkar.imba20@gmail.com
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Dr. Smruti Vakil, Kathani Shah and Nidhi Thakkar (2024), Study on the Implementation and Future Scope of Green Financing in Indian Banking System. IJBMR 12(3), 50-55. DOI: 10.37391/IJBMR.120301.