Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry or specific companies. Core Insights - The Corporate Transition Assessment (CTA) framework is essential for Indian banks to evaluate client transition readiness across three dimensions: strategy and ambition, feasibility, and accountability [21][38]. - The steel sector in India is highlighted as a critical area for transition due to its significant emissions and the need for decarbonisation to meet national targets [20][12]. - The report emphasizes the importance of understanding transition risks and opportunities to inform risk management and client engagement strategies [21][37]. Summary by Sections Section 1: The Value of Corporate Transition Assessments - The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is pushing for deeper integration of climate considerations in risk assessments and financing strategies [26]. - Regulatory developments are creating a favorable environment for climate-aligned businesses, with significant progress in renewable energy and electric vehicle adoption [30][31]. - Banks are beginning to establish climate governance structures and capabilities to measure financed emissions and assess climate risks [32][34]. Section 2: Guidance on Conducting CTAs - The CTA framework helps banks gain actionable insights into corporate transitions by assessing transition vulnerability, feasibility, and accountability [45][46]. - Key components of the CTA include evaluating a company's exposure to transition risks, the feasibility of its decarbonisation efforts, and the governance structures in place [47][48][50]. - CTAs should focus on emissions-intensive companies in sectors like steel, cement, and power, which are critical for the bank's portfolio [51][53]. Section 3: Walkthrough: CTA of a Leading Indian Steel Producer - The analysis of Company X illustrates the process of conducting a CTA, focusing on its transition vulnerability and decarbonisation strategy [62][63]. - Company X's operations are primarily based in India, where it faces limited short- and medium-term transition pressures, but significant long-term challenges due to its emissions-intensive production methods [72]. - The company is taking steps to align with emerging regulations, such as the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), by converting existing facilities to green steel production [73].