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A compilation of policy briefs, regulatory analyses, and industry reports evaluating the clean energy transition, critical mineral supply chain security, and industrial-tech policies.
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Energy Policy & Transition
Policy briefs and regulatory assessments on India's clean energy transition, green hydrogen derivatives, and power sector reforms.
Climate Policy & Carbon Markets
Analyses of carbon credit trading schemes, cross-border adjustment mechanisms (CBAM), and environmental governance.
Critical Minerals & Resources
Research on strategic mineral supply chains, battery traceability, and securing materials for the energy transition.
Industrial & Manufacturing Policy
Evaluations of Make in India, PLI schemes, and structural constraints in India's manufacturing landscape.
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6 ReportsIndia's Post-1991 Industrial and manufacturing Policy Landscape
Four interrelated structural factors explain the persistent stagnation of India's manufacturing sector at 13-15% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Among them, weak integration into ...
Briefing Note: CERC (Carbon Credit Certificates) Regulations, 2026
On February 27, 2026, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) notified the Carbon Credit Certificate (CCC) trading regulations, creating India's first formal regulator...
Briefing Note: Green Ammonia and Green Methanol standards
On February 27, 2026, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) notified the Green Ammonia Standard and Green Methanol Standard for India under the National Green Hydrogen Mi...
Analytical Note: Carbon Markets, EVs, Energy & Infrastructure
The EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) came into force on January 1, 2026, imposing a carbon-linked levy on imports. For India, CBAM raises costs for exports of steel, ...
Copper as a Strategic Mineral for Clean Energy, Mobility, and Digital Infrastructure
Copper, often termed the 'metals of electrification,' is emerging as a strategic mineral supporting the transition to clean energy, electric transport, and digital infrastructure. ...
Briefing Note: Draft National Electricity Policy, 2026
The Ministry of Power introduced the Draft National Electricity Policy (NEP), 2026. It replaces the 2005 policy and responds to new challenges such as financial stress of DISCOMs, ...