India's Green Transition Could Unlock $4.1 Trillion in Investment and Create 48 Million Jobs by 2047: CEEW Study

India’s push towards a greener economy could draw $4.1 trillion in investments and generate 48 million jobs by 2047, according to a study released by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW).  

The report was launched in New Delhi in the presence of senior government officials during the release of Building a Green Economy for Viksit Bharat. 

Not Limited to Solar and Electric Vehicles 

The study points out that the green economy goes far beyond familiar areas such as solar power or electric mobility. It identifies 36 value chains spread across circular manufacturing, bio-based materials, green construction, waste-to-resource sectors, and nature-driven livelihoods.  

These areas are listed as emerging markets that could expand into sizeable industries as demand shifts towards low-impact production and resource efficiency. 

Market Size Estimated at $1.1 Trillion Per Year 

CEEW estimates that these value chains together could open up a $1.1 trillion annual market by 2047. The projection covers both industrial and rural sectors, ranging from clean energy manufacturing to ecosystem restoration.  

The study suggests that a large share of this demand could come from businesses seeking alternatives to resource-heavy practices. 

Job Creation in Energy-Linked Sectors  

The energy transition is expected to account for 16.6 million full-time equivalent jobs, backed by $3.79 trillion of investment, mainly in renewables, storage, distributed energy solutions and clean mobility factories.  

Within this, electric mobility, spanning manufacturing, supply chains and charging infrastructure is expected to generate more than half of the jobs linked to energy transition. 

Rural and Nature-Based Work to Add 23 million Jobs 

Sectors tied to the bio-economy and nature-based activities could create 23 million jobs, supported by a $415 billion market. The study lists chemical-free agriculture and bio-inputs (7.2 million jobs), agroforestry and forest management (4.7 million) and wetland restoration (3.7 million) as the largest contributors in this group. 

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Conclusion 

The findings suggest that green industries could play a central role in how India’s market, investment flows and employment patterns evolve over the next two decades. 

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