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Azman Usmani
Azman Usmani
Azman writes on climate change, ESG, and how a warming world impacts businesses and people alike. Prior to The Morning Context, he led climate coverage at BloombergQuint, where he started his career as a desk writer.
Featured Newsletter
India's modest climate targets: smart diplomacy or missed opportunity?
A 10-percentage-point gap between what India plans domestically and what it promises the UN tells you everything about its climate strategy.
Recent Editions
Can Vikram Solar’s new CEO close the gap?
The solar module maker is banking on Sameer Nagpal to build 12 GW of cell capacity from scratch and catch up with Waaree and Premier—but the runway is tight and rivals are formidable.
25 Mar 2026
Reliance’s $3 billion deal sparks life in green ammonia sector
Mukesh Ambani's conglomerate signs one of the world's largest binding green ammonia offtake agreements. In doing so, it delivers a credibility boost to an industry stuck between ambition and execution.
18 Mar 2026
BOB's Rs 10,000-crore green bond cracks open a new market for Indian banks
The state-owned lender’s successful issuance—and rare pricing advantage—signals India’s hesitant sustainable finance market may finally be maturing
13 Mar 2026
A chaotic week for Adani group speaks volumes about India’s energy scene
From crippling solar tariffs and a sovereign fund exit to revived power contracts, a turbulent week highlights the group’s contested yet indispensable role in India’s energy transition.
03 Mar 2026
Older Editions
India’s coal plants are throttling its green transition
A recent government report reveals how stubborn reliance on rigid coal plants is costing the country millions in wasted solar generation.
24 Feb 2026
Can Adani pull off the 100% green AI promise?
The group’s $100 billion data centre push rests on solving clean energy’s toughest constraint: consistent, real-time renewable supply at scale.
17 Feb 2026
The smart meter business gets real
Q3 disclosures show that India’s smart meter rollout has crossed a key threshold—moving from promise to shaping revenues, margins and strategy.
10 Feb 2026
Budget 2026: Green targets, grey solutions
India is betting big on carbon capture and coal gas despite global failures. With a new entrant, the race for Shell’s renewable platform in the country is hotting up. Plus, why the solar relief rally might be premature.
03 Feb 2026
JSW Energy’s acquisition engine is working—and that is a worry
Rapid asset purchases are driving generation growth, but rising debt and weaker cash flows are testing investor confidence.
27 Jan 2026
