India Becomes Key Market as DBS Sustainable Finance Crosses SGD 102 Billion

Singapore/Pune, 19th March 2026: DBS Bank’s sustainable financing commitments crossed SGD 102 billion by the end of 2025, marking a 14 percent year-on-year increase, according to the bank’s Sustainability Report 2025.

The report highlights the growing momentum for green and sustainability-linked financing across Asia, with India emerging as the bank’s fastest-growing and third-largest sustainable finance market in the region.
In 2025, DBS facilitated ESG bond issuances worth SGD 41 billion as an active bookrunner. The funds supported projects in renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure, green real estate and various social sector initiatives.

Helge Muenkel, Group Chief Sustainability Officer at DBS Bank, said the milestone reflects increasing commitment from businesses and investors toward sustainable growth.

“As Asia continues to grow, businesses are continuing to invest in low carbon technologies, electrification and resilient infrastructure. It was very encouraging that DBS Group crossed SGD 100 billion in sustainable financing commitments in 2025 as it reflected the continued engagement we’ve seen from corporates and investors across the region,” he said.

The bank said its sustainability strategy is expanding beyond climate mitigation to include areas such as climate adaptation and nature-related risks.

In India, DBS extended a sustainability-linked trade facility worth Rs 670 crore to Indorama India Pvt Ltd. The financing is tied to measurable improvements in emissions intensity, water consumption and energy efficiency.

The bank also acted as arranger and sustainability coordinator for a multi-bank USD 350 million sustainability-linked revolving credit facility for ChrysCapital X LLC. The loan is the first sustainability-linked facility raised by a private equity fund focused on India.

Beyond financing, DBS said its community programmes have reached more than one million vulnerable individuals across Asia. The DBS Foundation has committed over SGD 160 million since 2024 to initiatives aimed at essential needs, financial inclusion and community resilience.

The bank noted that rising demand for green financing is being driven by Asia’s transition toward cleaner energy systems, low-carbon technologies and sustainable infrastructure development.