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How Budha Ismail Jam, a Gujarati fisherman, challenged multinationals in a US Court

In 2005/06, when coal plants were set up in Kutch District of Gujarat district, locals were promised employment. The p...

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Commentary: The finance sector is already moving away from fossil-fuel investments

A monumental shift towards renewables is already underway, says Andrew Higham. The 4.9 MW solar project, built by Cy...

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Dammed in the Narmada, Damned by the State

There is a haunting video of Ranjana Hiralal Gore online. She is sobbing. Draped in a blue and white sari, she tugs firm...

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Is Jagan favouring high cost thermal PPAs? asks CFA

The Delhi-based ‘Centre for Financial Accountability’ (CFA) has asked whether AP Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy has ...

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Climate Crisis | How to untangle the mixed signals on coal in India?

Climate Crisis | How to untangle the mixed signals on coal in India? Several studies indicate that coal is losi...

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Opening up of commercial coal mining to 100% FDI unlikely to boost sector

The opening up of commercial coal mining in India to 100 per cent Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is unlikely to bring h...

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Finance Matters September 27, 2019

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The curious case of Indian Smart Cities

The Smart Cities Project, since its introduction in India, has garnered both applause and criticism and despite the mixe...

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The Accountability of Climate Crisis also Lies with the Financial System

‘We are in the beginning of a mass extinction, and all you can talk about is money and fairy tales of eternal econ...

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AIIB’s Opaque Policies Under the Garb of Green Investments

AIIB has come under severe criticism over its opaque policies with regards to Financial intermediary (FI) investments as...

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October 2, 2019

Nikhat Fatima

How Budha Ismail Jam, a Gujarati fisherman, challenged multinationals in a US Court

In 2005/06, when coal plants were set up in Kutch District of Gujarat district, locals were promised employment. The project, set up by Adani and Tata Groups and backed by international financial institutions, was considered ‘efficient’ and aimed at selling power to other states too. More than a d...

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October 2, 2019

Andrew Higham

Commentary: The finance sector is already moving away from fossil-fuel investments

A monumental shift towards renewables is already underway, says Andrew Higham. The 4.9 MW solar project, built by Cypress Creek Renewables, is pictured in Newton, North Carolina, United States in this undated handout photo on Mar 28, 2017. (Photo: Cypress Creek Renewables/REUTERS) OXFOR...

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July 14, 2021

Nikhil Eapen

Dammed in the Narmada, Damned by the State

There is a haunting video of Ranjana Hiralal Gore online. She is sobbing. Draped in a blue and white sari, she tugs firmly to the edge of a metal gate outside her door, as her son and husband attempt to loosen her grip. The water has reached her waist. “Chalo! Chalo!” the men persuade her, as she gi...

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October 2, 2019

CFA Admin

Is Jagan favouring high cost thermal PPAs? asks CFA

The Delhi-based ‘Centre for Financial Accountability’ (CFA) has asked whether AP Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy has adopted double standards over the Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). Why is Jagan discouraging the lower cost PPAs of eco-friendly solar companies? Is he favouring the higher cost P...

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October 2, 2019

Vibhuti Garg

Climate Crisis | How to untangle the mixed signals on coal in India?

Climate Crisis | How to untangle the mixed signals on coal in India? Several studies indicate that coal is losing its charm in India. The global trends indicate that global capital is fleeing coal. In such a scenario, is it a smart move for India to open commercial coal mining to 100 per ce...

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October 2, 2019

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Opening up of commercial coal mining to 100% FDI unlikely to boost sector

The opening up of commercial coal mining in India to 100 per cent Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is unlikely to bring happy tidings for the sector. At a time when global capital is fleeing thermal coal, it is not a good idea to attract foreign investments in the sector. Future investments in coal a...

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October 2, 2019

CFA Admin

Finance Matters September 27, 2019

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February 7, 2020

CFA Admin

The curious case of Indian Smart Cities

The Smart Cities Project, since its introduction in India, has garnered both applause and criticism and despite the mixed response, has successfully rewired the very imagination of the Indian city. This article attempts to throw light on implementation of Smart Cities Mission in India, and how it ...

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September 28, 2019

Maju Varghese

The Accountability of Climate Crisis also Lies with the Financial System

‘We are in the beginning of a mass extinction, and all you can talk about is money and fairy tales of eternal economic growth – how dare you!’ These are the words of young Greta Thunberg, a sixteen year school girl who have ignited a passion among school children, youths and climat...

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September 28, 2019

Anuradha Munshi

AIIB’s Opaque Policies Under the Garb of Green Investments

AIIB has come under severe criticism over its opaque policies with regards to Financial intermediary (FI) investments as well as its over-reliance on and delegation of power to the FI client. AIIB currently has 3 active FI projects out of 10 approved projects and one in the pipeline. Of the three, I...

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How Budha Ismail Jam, a Gujarati fisherman, challenged multinationals in a US Court

Commentary: The finance sector is already moving away from fossil-fuel investments

Dammed in the Narmada, Damned by the State

Is Jagan favouring high cost thermal PPAs? asks CFA

Climate Crisis | How to untangle the mixed signals on coal in India?

Opening up of commercial coal mining to 100% FDI unlikely to boost sector

Finance Matters September 27, 2019

The curious case of Indian Smart Cities

The Accountability of Climate Crisis also Lies with the Financial System

AIIB’s Opaque Policies Under the Garb of Green Investments

How Budha Ismail Jam, a Gujarati fisherman, challenged multinationals in a US Court

Commentary: The finance sector is already moving away from fossil-fuel investments

Dammed in the Narmada, Damned by the State

Is Jagan favouring high cost thermal PPAs? asks CFA

Climate Crisis | How to untangle the mixed signals on coal in India?

Opening up of commercial coal mining to 100% FDI unlikely to boost sector

Finance Matters September 27, 2019

The curious case of Indian Smart Cities

The Accountability of Climate Crisis also Lies with the Financial System

AIIB’s Opaque Policies Under the Garb of Green Investments

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How Budha Ismail Jam, a Gujarati fisherman, challenged multinationals in a US Court

Commentary: The finance sector is already moving away from fossil-fuel investments

Dammed in the Narmada, Damned by the State

Is Jagan favouring high cost thermal PPAs? asks CFA

Climate Crisis | How to untangle the mixed signals on coal in India?

Opening up of commercial coal mining to 100% FDI unlikely to boost sector

Finance Matters September 27, 2019

The curious case of Indian Smart Cities

The Accountability of Climate Crisis also Lies with the Financial System

AIIB’s Opaque Policies Under the Garb of Green Investments

How Budha Ismail Jam, a Gujarati fisherman, challenged multinationals in a US Court

Commentary: The finance sector is already moving away from fossil-fuel investments

Dammed in the Narmada, Damned by the State

Is Jagan favouring high cost thermal PPAs? asks CFA

Climate Crisis | How to untangle the mixed signals on coal in India?

Opening up of commercial coal mining to 100% FDI unlikely to boost sector

Finance Matters September 27, 2019

The curious case of Indian Smart Cities

The Accountability of Climate Crisis also Lies with the Financial System

AIIB’s Opaque Policies Under the Garb of Green Investments