Carbon Credit Trading in India - Finally Starting from Dec 2025?

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RajeshTrader87 | Posted: Nov 12, 2025
Hi everyone, I was reading news that SEBI has approved carbon credit trading platform at BSE and NSE. This is suppose to start from December 2025. Anyone know more detials about this? How will this work exactly? From what i understand, companies who reduce emissions can sell credits to companies who are polluting more. But how we retail investors can participate in this??

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MumbaiKaTrader | Posted: Nov 12, 2025
Yes bro, this is big news for Indian market. SEBI approved two segments: 1. Indian Carbon Credit (ICC) - for domestic projects 2. International Carbon Credit (ICC) - foreign credits But retail participation details are not clear yet. I think initially it will be only for institutional traders and corporates. We have to wait and watch.

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GreenInvestor2024 | Posted: Nov 13, 2025
I attended webinar on this topic last week. Some key points: - Trading will happen through normal stock exchange platform (BSE/NSE) - Each carbon credit = 1 ton of CO2 reduced - India has target to reduce carbon intensity by 45% by 2030 (from 2005 levels) - This market can be worth thousands of crores Problem is liquidity. In beginning there won't be much volume, so price discovery will be difficult. Also, companies need proper certification from approved agencies. My suggestion - wait for 3-6 months after launch, then see how market is developing.

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DelhiStockGuru | Posted: Nov 14, 2025
One more important thing - there are diferent types of carbon credits: - Renewable energy projects (solar, wind etc) - Forest conservation - Energy efficiency improvements - Waste management projects Quality of credits matters a lot. Some international credits are not accepted everywhere. We need to be carefull about which credits we are buying/selling. Also GOI has said that aviation and steel sectors will be mandated to buy carbon credits in future. So demand is definitely coming.

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ChennaiCharts | Posted: Nov 15, 2025
@GreenInvestor2024 you are right about waiting. But i think this can be good hedging instrument also. If you are invested in thermal power or cement companies (high polluters), you can take opposite position in carbon credits. European carbon prices are around €80-90 per ton. India prices will be much lower initially, maybe Rs 500-1000 per credit? Just my guess. BTW, MCX is also planning to launch carbon futures. That will give more flexibility than spot trading on BSE/NSE.