Greening the Portfolio: Investor Insights into Sustainable Development Opportunities in India

Shanu Singh (), Surbhi Srivastava () and Harpreet Kaur ()
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Shanu Singh: Christ University
Surbhi Srivastava: Christ University
Harpreet Kaur: Christ University

Chapter Chapter 13 in Green Horizons, 2025, pp 237-253 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Using an investor-centric approach, the present study examines investors' investment patterns toward green financing and factors influencing investor preferences, motivations regarding green investments, decision-making processes, and the development of green finance in the Indian financial sector. The objectives of the paper are twofold: first, using the bibliometric coupling, we identified the thematic clusters within green finance literature, revealing emerging trends and gaps and second, the impact of investors’ awareness and engrossment levels on their participation in green investments, especially in the Indian financial sector. The quantitative and qualitative methods employed in this study offered insights into how green finance is changing in India and what it means for sustainable development. The findings highlighted an intriguing pattern: youth investors, who have greater engagement and are more inclined toward green finance than their older counterparts. This tendency among the younger generation is not just a one-off event but reflects more significant changes in socioeconomic conditions and a growing awareness of environmental issues. It becomes clear that younger investors are aware of the need to protect the environment and are skilled at assessing the long-term sustainability and financial strength of green investment portfolios. The managerial implications of the study are relevant for academic researchers, practitioners, policymakers, financial regulators, issuers, and investors engaged in green finance.

Keywords: Green finance; Investment pattern; Investor preferences; ESG; Green stocks; Sustainable investments; Sustainable economy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1007/978-981-96-6495-5_13

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