MUMBAI: Bank of Baroda, India’s International Bank, successfully organized the Clean Energy Summit 2026 in Mumbai on January 19, 2026, under the theme “Powering India’s Green Growth”. The summit brought together over 125 delegates, including renewable energy developers, corporates, investors, financial institutions, rating agencies, and policy experts, to discuss the future of sustainable energy and green financing in India.
Summit Highlights: Driving India’s Clean Energy Future
The Clean Energy Summit 2026 served as a platform for high-level discussions on renewable energy growth, innovation, risk management, and capital mobilization. The summit emphasized the role of financial institutions in supporting India’s journey toward its 2030 renewable energy targets and the long-term vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
Dr. Debadatta Chand, Managing Director & CEO of Bank of Baroda, outlined the bank’s commitment to sustainable finance and ESG leadership, stating that India’s clean energy transition presents one of the largest investment opportunities of the decade. He highlighted the importance of innovative financing structures, large-scale capital mobilization, and collaboration between policymakers, developers, and financial institutions to achieve sustainable growth.
Mr. Lalit Tyagi, Executive Director, Bank of Baroda, emphasized that renewable energy is central to India’s economic and environmental future. He reiterated the bank’s commitment to financing a wide range of clean energy projects, including solar, wind, hydro, nuclear, hybrid, and round-the-clock renewable initiatives, ensuring that India’s green ambitions become scalable, bankable realities.
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Panel Discussion 1: Scaling Renewable Energy Companies and Platforms
The first panel, “Building Scalable, Bankable & Future-Ready Renewable Companies and Platforms,” brought together industry leaders from Adani Green Energy, JSW Energy, Tata Power Renewable Energy, CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions, and Hinduja Renewables Energy.
Key discussion points included:
- Transitioning from megawatt-scale projects to gigawatt-scale platforms
- Evolving revenue models beyond traditional Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)
- Integrating energy storage and hybrid technologies
- Managing execution risks, balance-sheet governance, and corporate governance at scale
- Preparing for emerging sectors such as green hydrogen, offshore wind, and floating solar projects
The panel was moderated by Mr. Sumit Sachdeva, Head of Large Corporate Relationships at Bank of Baroda, who facilitated an in-depth dialogue on making renewable energy platforms future-ready and financially sustainable.
Panel Discussion 2: Financing India’s Green Transition
The second panel focused on mobilizing capital for India’s renewable energy expansion. Participants included Mr. Palash Srivastava (IIFCL), Mr. Samuel Joseph Jebaraj (NaBFID), Mr. Suvek Nambiar (India Infradebt), Mr. Gaurav Bhagat (MUFG), and Mr. Sachin Gupta (Care Edge Rating Ltd), moderated by Mr. Inder Mohan Singh, Chief General Manager, Bank of Baroda.
The discussion emphasized:
- Innovative financing solutions for large-scale renewable projects
- Risk assessment and credit frameworks for sustainable energy investments
- Collaboration between financial institutions, developers, and investors
- Ensuring that renewable projects are bankable, scalable, and aligned with ESG goals
Bank of Baroda’s Role in India’s Renewable Energy Journey
The summit reinforced Bank of Baroda’s commitment to India’s clean energy transition and the development of a robust green financing ecosystem. Through initiatives like this summit, the bank aims to catalyze private sector investment, support emerging renewable technologies, and ensure that India’s renewable energy ambitions are financially sustainable and strategically sound.
About Bank of Baroda
Bank of Baroda (BoB) is one of India’s largest public sector banks and an international banking institution with a strong presence across global markets. Known for its innovative financial solutions, sustainable banking practices, and customer-centric services, BoB continues to play a pivotal role in financing India’s infrastructure, energy, and green growth initiatives.
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