Published: 9 September 2025Economy
UK India Infrastructure Financing Bridge (UKIIFB) Year 1 Report Released
The UK India Infrastructure Financing Bridge (UKIIFB), launched in September 2024, marked its first anniversary. The partnership between NITI Aayog and the City of London Corporation aims to mobilise private capital for sustainable infrastructure in India.
The UKIIFB has facilitated dialogues on green bonds, climate finance, and urban infrastructure funding. It seeks to attract UK institutional investors to India's ₹111 lakh crore National Infrastructure Pipeline. The initiative is significant for Rajasthan's renewable energy projects, particularly solar parks in Barmer and Jaisalmer seeking international green finance.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the UK India Infrastructure Financing Bridge (UKIIFB)?
**UK India Infrastructure Financing Bridge (UKIIFB), a partnership between NITI Aayog and City of London Corporation, completed its first year since launch in Sep**. UKIIFB is a bilateral mechanism between the UK and India to mobilise British capital for India's infrastructure projects.
What has UKIIFB achieved on its first anniversary?
**UKIIFB aims to mobilise private capital for sustainable infrastructure in India**. On its first anniversary, UKIIFB has facilitated significant UK investment commitments in Indian infrastructure sectors.
What sectors does UKIIFB focus on for UK investment in India?
**The initiative facilitates dialogues on green bonds, climate finance, and urban infrastructure funding**. Clean energy, transport infrastructure, urban development, and digital infrastructure are priority sectors.
How does UKIIFB strengthen India-UK economic relations?
**It seeks to attract UK institutional investors to India's ₹111 lakh crore National Infrastructure Pipeline**. UKIIFB channels British financial expertise and capital into India's infrastructure programme, deepening bilateral ties.
When was UKIIFB established and what is its long-term goal?
**Significant for Rajasthan's renewable energy projects, particularly solar parks in Barmer and Jaisalmer seeking international green finance**. UKIIFB was established in 2024 under India-UK cooperation to mobilise billions in British investment for India.
