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Counterview Desk The Centre for Financial Accountability (CFA), a Delhi-based advocacy group, commenting on the Union budget 2020-21, has has called it a case of missing wood for the trees, pointing out, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman “missed an opportunity to fix the economy, which is re...

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February 3, 2020

Outlook India Outlook India

Green advocates praise Budget, concerns on fund allocation

Green advocates praise Budget, concerns on fund allocation Green advocates on Sunday praised Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman”s Budget speech towards combating air pollution along with fighting climate change and energy transition. But they were apprehensive too on several issues over...

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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

Business Standard

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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September 13, 2019

Deccan Herald

Mergers To Serve Corporate Interests

On August 30, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman announced the consolidation of 10 public sector banks (PSBs) into four large ones. The background of the announcement is the current full-blown economic crisis and a brewing crisis in the financial sector. Over the last several years, PSBs hav...

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September 9, 2019

South China Morning Post

Investors are Leading the Climate Change Charge While Governments Lag Behind

Investors are leading the climate change charge towards zero emissions and cleaner fuels while governments lag behind Financial giants are redirecting massive money flows away from fossil fuels as slow movers report losses. But trillions of dollars in carbon assets remain on investors’ balance shee...

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Union Budget: 24 crore people live in the dark, Sitharaman talks of prepaid smart meters

Green advocates praise Budget, concerns on fund allocation

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

Mergers To Serve Corporate Interests

Investors are Leading the Climate Change Charge While Governments Lag Behind

Union Budget: 24 crore people live in the dark, Sitharaman talks of prepaid smart meters

Green advocates praise Budget, concerns on fund allocation

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

Mergers To Serve Corporate Interests

Investors are Leading the Climate Change Charge While Governments Lag Behind

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