India's Commerce Ministry has started consultations to help exporters adapt to stricter global climate trade rules. The talks focus on new regulations like the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and deforestation rules, which will affect how Indian goods are traded internationally. The workshops aim to shape India's strategy on Trade and Sustainable Development. Officials are discussing domestic carbon pricing frameworks and how sustainability provisions in free trade agreements will impact Indian exports. This is a practical step as major markets like the EU and US tighten environmental requirements for imported goods. For exporters in steel, aluminum, cement, and agriculture, these rules mean higher compliance costs and potential carbon taxes. The consultations signal that India is moving from watching these developments to actively preparing its industries for the new trade landscape.
