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Sustainable-finance eligibility explorer
Pick a labelled-debt instrument and see SEBI's framework requirements, plus where India's draft Climate Finance Taxonomy fits.
Last updated 7 August 2026
Green debt securities
Proceeds fund environmentally beneficial projects. Governed by SEBI's green-debt framework (2017, since refined).
Framework requirements
- Alignment with international market practice, in particular the ICMA principles
- Mandatory disclosure (use of proceeds, management of proceeds, reporting)
- Independent third-party review (non-negotiable, to guard against greenwashing of labelled debt)
- For SLBs: clearly defined, measurable sustainability performance targets and the linked financial consequences
Taxonomy note. India's Climate Finance Taxonomy (draft, Department of Economic Affairs, May 2025) frames three categories: mitigation, adaptation, and support for the transition of hard-to-abate sectors. It is not yet final, so treat category alignment as indicative until the final version is notified.
Source: Part 7.
A starting map based on published thresholds, not legal advice, and it does not cover every obligation or exception. Dates and thresholds should be re-verified before you rely on them.