Summit at a Glance

The IVCA GreenReturns Summit 2025 advanced India’s position as a driving force in global climate investing, bringing together the full spectrum of stakeholders shaping the country’s climate-capital ecosystem. Hosted at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, the Summit convened 600+ participants, including 75+ speakers, 180+ funds and 200+ start-ups, to engage in focused and action-oriented discussions on scaling climate finance, accelerating technology deployment and strengthening the investment frameworks required for India’s green transition.

A defining feature of this edition was its strong emphasis on innovation. The Green Pop-Up Village showcased 50+ climate and sustainability innovators across clean energy, mobility, water, waste, agriculture, circularity, carbon solutions and frontier climate technologies. Curated in collaboration with Sustainability Mafia, the Innovators Spotlight featured short, high-impact presentations from founders developing transformative climate solutions. IVCA also announced the upcoming Climate & Sustainability Startup Compendium, a digital repository designed to increase visibility and investor access for innovators across the country.