CBAM Reporting Challenges for Indian Suppliers: Navigating Compliance and Trade Impacts
The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) imposes carbon pricing on imports from countries with lenient climate policies, directly impacting Indian exporters in sectors like steel, cement, and aluminium. For Indian SMEs, CBAM brings complex challenges—ranging from limited emissions data tracking and lack of digital tools to verification hurdles and policy uncertainty. This blog outlines key CBAM reporting obstacles and offers proactive strategies to help Indian suppliers achieve compliance and stay competitive.