Which Indian bank was the first to issue a green bond to finance renewable energy projects?

Q. Which Indian bank was the first to issue a green bond to finance renewable energy projects?
Answer: YES Bank
Notes: YES Bank became the first Indian bank to issue a green bond in 2015, raising capital to finance renewable energy projects, thereby promoting sustainable finance in India.

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