Financing the Green Transition: Aligning EU–India Industrial Policies

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The EU–India Watch is an independent strategic platform and knowledge hub based in Berlin, Germany, dedicated to the evolving corridor between the European Union and India. We provide data-backed analysis, real-time policy tracking, and a space for grounded discourse. Through our research, events, and flagship podcast series Ideas. Trade. Synergy., we transform complex developments into actionable insights for decision-makers.
Thematic Overview
The global green transition demands unprecedented capital mobilisation, industrial restructuring, and cross-border policy coordination. The EU has committed to climate neutrality by 2050, while India's long-term objective is net-zero by 2070, with an interim target of 500 GW of non-fossil electricity capacity by 2030. As both regions advance these ambitions, the question of how they can align their industrial and climate finance strategies becomes central to bilateral cooperation and global decarbonisation efforts.
This panel brings together policymakers, practitioners, and researchers to examine the financial architecture and industrial policy instruments shaping the EU-India green corridor. From the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to India's Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes for green hydrogen and solar manufacturing, both regions are deploying distinct yet potentially complementary approaches to financing and accelerating the green transition.
The Rationale: Why Now?
The EU–India relationship is entering a critical juncture. The EU's implementation of CBAM, the expansion of the Emissions Trading System (ETS), and the rollout of the Social Climate Fund are reshaping European climate governance with significant implications for trade partners. Simultaneously, India is positioning itself as a global manufacturing hub for green technologies, seeking to attract climate finance while navigating the complexities of a just transition for its workforce.
Yet significant gaps persist: in mutual understanding of regulatory frameworks, in financial instruments suited to cross-border green investments, and in strategic dialogue on industrial policy alignment. This event addresses these gaps by creating a space for evidence-led discussion and actionable recommendations