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Perspectives on India's ESG, climate and carbon market regulation: grouped into thought leadership articles, latest news updates and frequently asked questions.

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Updates

Latest news updates.

  • India's SDG Dashboard Strengthens as Latest NIF Report Tracks Progress Across 277 Indicators

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  • World Bank Extends Climate Action Plan, Shifts Focus from Targets to Impact

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Insights

Thought leadership.

Article

What is the buzz about the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme in India?

India's national carbon market has been operationalised under the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS). The article walks through why CCTS matters on the global stage, how it aligns with CBAM, how the pricing mechanism works, why credibility and quality of credits are decisive, and what it means for hard-to-abate sectors and supply-chain resilience.

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Article

Greenwashing: Penal cost hidden in 'organic' marketing material

A closer look at how unsubstantiated environmental claims - from 'organic' labels to broader sustainability marketing - are attracting regulatory attention and penal consequences in India. The article examines the intersection of consumer protection, advertising standards and disclosure obligations that make greenwashing a material legal risk.

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions on the CCTS.

  • 01What is the CCTS and when was it notified?
  • 02What are the market segments of CCTS?
  • 03Who is mandatorily covered under the compliance mechanism?
  • 04What is a Carbon Credit Certificate (CCC) and what does it represent?
  • 05How are targets set for obligated entities under the CCTS?
  • 06What is the offset mechanism and who can participate?
  • 07How will the price of CCCs be determined in the compliance market?
  • 08What are floor price and forbearance price?
  • 09Can the same entity operate in the compliance market and voluntary offset market?
  • 10Can any entity from any industry generate credits from the voluntary market?
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