Exporters briefed on EU CBAM regulations in New Delhi awareness session

The Department of Commerce organised an awareness session on EU CBAM regulations for exporters at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, on 18 August 2026. The session aimed to enhance awareness and preparedness among Indian exporters regarding the evolving regulatory requirements under CBAM. The Department of Commerce is responsible for creating awareness among exporters and facilitating a better understanding of emerging regulatory requirements.

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Prelims-testable facts

01The Department of Commerce organized an awareness session on EU CBAM regulations for exporters in New Delhi.
02The session was attended by around 100 participants, including exporters and industry stakeholders.
03The EU CBAM regulations impose a carbon tax on specific imported goods, effective from January 1.
04The technical sessions provided an overview of the EU CBAM framework, its applicability, and covered products.
05Indian exporters are required to calculate embedded emissions and report data to comply with EU CBAM regulations.
06The National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB) and the Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC) collaborated with the Department of Commerce for the awareness session.
07The session aimed to enhance awareness and preparedness among Indian exporters regarding the evolving regulatory requirements under CBAM.
08Practical case studies relating to the iron and steel and aluminium sectors were discussed during the session to provide exporters with a better understanding of the application of the requirements in practice.

Trap alerts

Most people think the EU CBAM regulations are only applicable to the iron and steel sector, but actually they cover a wide range of products, including aluminium and others.
Most people think the Department of Commerce is solely responsible for addressing concerns and facilitating practical solutions for Indian exporters, but actually it collaborates with industry and relevant stakeholders to achieve this goal.
Most people think the EU CBAM regulations are a new concept, but actually they have been in effect since January 1 and Indian exporters need to be aware of the compliance requirements.

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The Indian government has been actively engaged in creating awareness and facilitating compliance with EU CBAM regulations, and has also been working towards developing a robust accreditation and verification ecosystem to support this effort.

Prelims Practice MCQs

Multiple statementsmedium

Consider the following statements regarding Awareness Session on EU CBAM Regulations: 1. The awareness session was attended by 50 participants. 2. The session was held at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, on 18 August 2025. 3. The Department of Commerce is responsible for creating awareness among exporters. How many of the above statements are correct?

A.Only one
B.Only two
C.All three
D.None

Statement 1 is false because the fact list states that around 100 participants attended the session. Statement 2 is false because the session was held on 18 August 2026, not 2025. Statement 3 is true because the fact list states that the Department of Commerce is responsible for creating awareness among exporters.

Statement I & IIhard

Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The awareness session was held to inform Indian exporters about emerging sustainability-related requirements in international markets. Statement-II: This was done because the EU CBAM framework requires exporters to calculate and report embedded emissions. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct but Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

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