india's carbon credit network

Every carbon credit. One bridge.

CCTS compliance, verified voluntary credits, RECs and Green Credits — sourced, matched and retired for Indian businesses through one account.

one kyc · every credit
From target to retirement, in one place.
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Market snapshotIndia · Nov 2026
Renewable Energy CertificateIEX clearing price · 27 Aug 2026 ₹350per REC (1 MWh)
CCTS Carbon Credit CertificateIEX · PXIL · HPX, monthly sessions Exchange trading opening
Voluntary credits (Verra / GS)Bilateral, priced per lot on CarbonSetu Listings open
Green Credits (GCP)Plantation credits, MoEFCC Sponsor matching

Source: Mercom, IEX August 2026 update. Not a live feed.

~490entities in 7 sectors under CCTS compliance since FY2025-26
187.2 LRECs traded on IEX in FY26 — a record year
9BEE-approved offset methodologies under CCTS
2×average CCC price: the penalty per tonne of CCTS shortfall

Comply on time. Offset with proof. Earn from every tonne.

four markets · one account

The credits we cover and how we handle each

Each instrument has its own rules. CarbonSetu routes every trade to the channel the regulator allows — so you never have to work out which one applies.

ComplianceBEE · Grid-India · CERC

India CCTS credits

Carbon Credit Certificates for obligated entities in aluminium, cement, chlor-alkali, pulp & paper, petrochemicals, refineries, textiles and steel. We forecast your surplus or shortfall, get you registry- and exchange-ready, and plan your bids. Trades execute on IEX, PXIL or HPX.

VoluntaryVerra · Gold Standard

Voluntary carbon credits

Buy verified credits by project type, vintage, state and co-benefits. Every lot is listed by registry serial range, settled through escrow and retired in your name with a public certificate.

RPOCERC REC Regulations 2022

Renewable Energy Certificates

Meet renewable purchase obligations at the right price. We aggregate demand and route REC purchases through power exchange sessions or a licensed electricity trader, and track delivery to your account.

MoEFCCGreen Credit Programme

Green Credits

Fund plantations on degraded forest land notified by state forest departments. We match sponsors to land blocks and track plantation milestones — Green Credits are earned through the official programme, not resold.

voluntary marketplace

Credits you can check before you pay

Every listing shows the standard, methodology, vintage and serial range. Example listings below show the format; live inventory opens to verified buyers.

Removal · Nature-basedExample listing

ARAgroforestry, Central India

Standard
Verra VCS
Vintage
2023
Quantity
12,500 tCO2e
Co-benefits
Farmer income, soil
Price on requestRequest a quote →
Avoidance · HouseholdExample listing

CSEfficient cookstoves, Eastern India

Standard
Gold Standard
Vintage
2024
Quantity
40,000 tCO2e
Co-benefits
Health, women's time
Price on requestRequest a quote →
Avoidance · WasteExample listing

BGBiogas from agri-residue, North India

Standard
Verra VCS
Vintage
2024
Quantity
8,000 tCO2e
Co-benefits
Less stubble burning
Price on requestRequest a quote →
ccts desk

Know your position before the session opens.

CCTS turns emissions intensity into a balance sheet item. Beat your target and you earn certificates to sell or bank; miss it and you buy — or pay twice the average price as a penalty.

CarbonSetu is not an exchange for CCCs. Certificates trade only on CERC-registered power exchanges.

Target vs actual trackerGEI targets for FY2025-26 and FY2026-27 against your monthly production and fuel data.
Surplus / shortfall forecastSee how many certificates you are likely to earn or need, plant by plant.
Registry & exchange onboardingICM portal, Grid-India registry and power exchange accounts — a checklist that gets you trade-ready.
Verifier coordinationWork with accredited carbon verification agencies (ACVAs) on Form A and MRV.
Offset sourcingProjects under the 9 BEE methodologies, from biogas to plantation, matched to your needs.
CBAM data packFor exporters to the EU: embedded-emissions data in the shape your importer asks for.
how it works

Simple for buyers. Fair for sellers.

For buyers I'm a buyer →

  1. 1Register and complete KYCGSTIN, PAN, CIN and an authorised signatory — once, for every credit type.
  2. 2Tell us what you needCompliance shortfall, net-zero claim, RPO or CBAM — we match the right instrument.
  3. 3Compare and agreeQuotes on verified lots, or a bid plan for the exchange session.
  4. 4Settle and retireEscrow-backed payment, registry transfer and a retirement certificate in your name.

For sellers & developers I'm a seller →

  1. 1Register your project or surplusIssued credits, pipeline projects or expected CCC surplus.
  2. 2Get verifiedWe check registry serials, documents and issuance status before anything is listed.
  3. 3Reach serious buyersObligated entities, exporters and ESG buyers from across India.
  4. 4Get paid on transferFunds release from escrow once the registry transfer is confirmed.
carbon guide

Four instruments, four rulebooks

What each credit is, who regulates it, where it trades and what CarbonSetu does for you. Last reviewed November 2026.

Carbon Credit Trading Scheme

1 CCC = 1 tCO2e
governing rulesCCTS 2023 under the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act 2022; CERC CCC trading regulations 2026
who runs itMinistry of Power; BEE administers; Grid-India runs the registry; CERC regulates trading
who is obligatedNotified entities in energy-intensive sectors with GHG emission-intensity targets
where it tradesOnly on IEX, PXIL and HPX, in monthly sessions within a CERC price band

What CarbonSetu does: position forecasting, registry and exchange onboarding, verifier coordination, offset sourcing and bid planning. We never match CCC trades off-exchange.

For information only, not legal advice. Check the current notifications from BEE, CERC and MoEFCC before acting.

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Who is CarbonSetu for?

faq

Questions, answered

Can I buy CCTS Carbon Credit Certificates on CarbonSetu?

Not directly. CCCs trade only on CERC-registered power exchanges — IEX, PXIL and HPX. CarbonSetu forecasts your position, gets you registered with the Indian Carbon Market registry and an exchange, and plans your bids. The trade itself happens on the exchange.

Which voluntary credits do you list?

Credits issued under recognised standards such as Verra and Gold Standard. Every lot carries its registry serial range so you can check issuance and make sure it hasn't already been retired.

How do payment and transfer work for voluntary credits?

The buyer's payment is held in escrow. The seller transfers the credits on the registry, or retires them in the buyer's name. Funds are released once the transfer is confirmed.

Can you help us meet our renewable purchase obligation?

Yes. We calculate your RPO gap and buy RECs for you through power exchange sessions or a licensed electricity trader.

Can I buy and resell Green Credits?

No. Under the current rules, tree-plantation Green Credits are largely non-tradable. We help you find land blocks and sponsor plantations so your company earns the credits directly.

What does it cost?

Registration is free. We charge a fee on completed voluntary trades and for paid desk services such as CCTS forecasting. You'll see the fee before you agree to anything.

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