High-level gathering on July 9, 2025, to explore India’s strategy for navigating the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
New Delhi, IndiaThe Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) is set to host a pivotal conference titled “Navigating CBAM: The Way Forward” on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at FICCI, Federation House, Tansen Marg, New Delhi.
The day-long event will be headlined by two of India’s top economic policymakers:
Mr. Sunil Barthwal, Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India
Dr. V Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Advisor, Ministry of Finance, Government of India
The conference aims to unpack the implications of the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on India’s trade and industry, and chart a collaborative roadmap for Indian stakeholders.
Key Details:
Date: Wednesday, 9th July 2025
Time: 10:30 AM onwards
Venue: FICCI, Federation House, Tansen Marg, New Delhi
Distinguished speakers addressing the conference include:
Mr. Ashwini Kumar, Economic Advisor, Ministry of Steel, GoI
Mr. Sanjay Singh, Director, Strategy & External Relations, JSPL and Former Steel Secretary, GoI
Mr. S K Roongta, Mentor, FICCI Non-Ferrous Metals Committee and Non-Executive Chairman, BALCO
Ms. Jyoti Vij, Director General, FICCI
Mr. Vinod Gupta, Senior Member, FICCI Steel Committee and Executive Director (Commercial), SAIL
Mr. Gerassimos Thomas, Director General for Taxation and Customs Union, European Commission (virtual address at 12:00 PM)
Dr. Ashok Kumar, Deputy Director General, Bureau of Energy Efficiency
This conference will bring together key stakeholders from government, industry, and international bodies to discuss the strategic, economic, and environmental dimensions of CBAM. Attendees will gain insights into aligning India’s industrial policies and sustainability goals with evolving global climate regulations.
A draft agenda has been shared with invitees. Members of the press are invited to attend and cover the event.