CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) impact on Indian steel/aluminium: (1) CBAM fully effective from 1 January 2026, (2)
EU importers of Indian steel, aluminium, cement, fertilisers, electricity, hydrogen must purchase CBAM certificates equal to embedded carbon cost, (3) If
India steel producer has paid carbon price domestically, EU importer can deduct this from CBAM liability, (4)
India currently has no national carbon price (carbon trading being developed), (5) Indian steel/aluminium producers should: calculate their specific CO2 emission intensity, invest in energy efficiency and renewable energy to reduce embedded carbon, engage with the EU CBAM portal reporting requirements.