India is asking the EU to fast-track recognition of Indian agencies that can verify carbon emissions under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. Six Indian verification bodies have applied so far, and the government wants at least ten, according to sources. The goal is to cut exporters' dependence on overseas verifiers and build domestic capacity before CBAM returns start in September 2027. The article also covers India's push to get its own carbon price credited against CBAM liability, talks with the UK on its separate CBAM, and efforts to align the National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB) with EU requirements. The UK recently confirmed that GACI membership is enough for recognition, which could ease the path for Indian verifiers there. For anyone tracking CBAM implementation, this is a useful look at how a major exporting country is preparing for the EU and UK border carbon rules. It also highlights the practical bottleneck of verifier capacity and the unresolved issue of accounting for embedded emissions upstream.
