A MAPPING RESEARCH TRENDS IN GREEN FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS: A GLOBAL AND INDIAN PERSPECTIVE
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https://doi.org/10.55955/510001Keywords:
Green financial instruments, Bibliometric Analysis, Scopus, Green finance, IndiaAbstract
Through a bibliometric analysis of 244 Scopus-indexed articles (2015–2025) and a systematic review of 20 India-focused studies, this study investigates both Indian and global research on green financial instruments. The results indicate that green finance research is expanding quickly, with China producing the most and India exhibiting robust international cooperation. Green bonds, ESG disclosure, greenwashing, climate finance, renewable energy, and fintech-driven sustainability are important thematic clusters. The Indian review notes enduring problems like low investor awareness, inconsistent disclosure, and greenwashing risks, but it also highlights growing interest in ESG metrics and green bonds. The study calls for more rigorous, technology-integrated, and policy-relevant research to strengthen national and international green finance ecosystems. Overall, it shows significant progress in the field while pointing out methodological gaps and a lack of use of sophisticated analytical tools.
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