The blue economy adds 4% to India's GDP through support of more than 40 million jobs which serves as a principal force in economic expansion and sustainable development. The combination of a 7500 km coastline and 2.37 million sq. km Exclusive Economic Zone receives limited growth because of financial limitations together with policy gaps that stop optimal resource utilization. The chapter evaluates investment patterns together with monetary frameworks which all impact blue economy advancement. It further analysis the funding methods through capital markets together with blue bonds and climate-resilient investment funds and public–private partnerships (PPPs) for maritime trade and shipbuilding and fisheries and coastal tourism and renewable ocean energy sectors. As per statistical data India conducts 95% of its trading volume and 70% of its trading value by sea thus requiring strategic investments in port infrastructure. Through the Maritime Development Fund (2025) worth USD 3billions India focuses on improving its shipping performance while the Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 targets a 25% reduction in logistics costs by establishing mega ports with transshipment hubs. Coastal and maritime infrastructure projects worth more than USD 18 billion received funding through PPPs beginning from 2014 which stimulated the development of industry sectors. A research study evaluates the success of these financing instruments in supporting the development of a sustainable blue economy along with climate risk reduction measures. The chapter reviews international standards through the International Finance Corporation’s Blue Finance Framework (2023) to develop appropriate policies for India's maritime sector. The analysis also identifies weak points along the standardization, ESG compliance, and the potential to execute blended finance that can be addressed by being more aligned with global frameworks to provide more coherent policies and make them more appealing to international investors (International Finance Corporation, IFC Sustainability Reports, 2023; United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative. In Sustainable blue economy finance principles: Implementation guidelines, 2024). Scientific studies indicate that strategic blue economy investments in natural resources and infrastructure elements together with financial market development will boost GDP contribution rates from 4 to 10% during the period between now and 2047. The chapter also demonstrates the necessity to improve financial market entry and adjust policies with flexible responses while implementing green investment models to protect global economic stability and market position.

India’s Blue Economy: Financial Prospects and Investment Strategies

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2026年

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Rupinder Kaur,
Jyoti Thakur

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The blue economy adds 4% to India's GDP through support of more than 40 million jobs which serves as a principal force in economic expansion and sustainable development. The combination of a 7500 km coastline and 2.37 million sq. km Exclusive Economic Zone receives limited growth because of financial limitations together with policy gaps that stop optimal resource utilization. The chapter evaluates investment patterns together with monetary frameworks which all impact blue economy advancement. It further analysis the funding methods through capital markets together with blue bonds and climate-resilient investment funds and public–private partnerships (PPPs) for maritime trade and shipbuilding and fisheries and coastal tourism and renewable ocean energy sectors. As per statistical data India conducts 95% of its trading volume and 70% of its trading value by sea thus requiring strategic investments in port infrastructure. Through the Maritime Development Fund (2025) worth USD 3billions India focuses on improving its shipping performance while the Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 targets a 25% reduction in logistics costs by establishing mega ports with transshipment hubs. Coastal and maritime infrastructure projects worth more than USD 18 billion received funding through PPPs beginning from 2014 which stimulated the development of industry sectors. A research study evaluates the success of these financing instruments in supporting the development of a sustainable blue economy along with climate risk reduction measures. The chapter reviews international standards through the International Finance Corporation’s Blue Finance Framework (2023) to develop appropriate policies for India's maritime sector. The analysis also identifies weak points along the standardization, ESG compliance, and the potential to execute blended finance that can be addressed by being more aligned with global frameworks to provide more coherent policies and make them more appealing to international investors (International Finance Corporation, IFC Sustainability Reports, 2023; United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative. In Sustainable blue economy finance principles: Implementation guidelines, 2024). Scientific studies indicate that strategic blue economy investments in natural resources and infrastructure elements together with financial market development will boost GDP contribution rates from 4 to 10% during the period between now and 2047. The chapter also demonstrates the necessity to improve financial market entry and adjust policies with flexible responses while implementing green investment models to protect global economic stability and market position.