Two conversations during Mumbai Climate Week 2026 underscored an important shift in India’s climate transition: carbon removal is increasingly entering the mainstream of policy, finance, and corporate strategy.

At the India State Climate Investment Forum (ISCIF), hosted by cKinetics and supported by the Government of Maharashtra, CRIA’s CEO Asitava Sen participated as Lead Discussant for the Carbon Markets session on “Investing in Carbon Dioxide Removal in Maharashtra.” The discussion explored how high-integrity CDR can align with state priorities, unlock investable opportunities, and support sub-national climate action. CRIA was pleased to participate as an industry partner at the forum.

At a closed-door roundtable, “Learnings from Indian Companies on the Road to Net Zero,” convened by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and the University of Oxford, Asitava joined leaders from industry, finance, and civil society to discuss pathways for scaling durable carbon removal in India. Conversations also examined opportunities to integrate CDR into industrial processes, including biofertilizers, construction materials, and wastewater treatment.

Across both forums, a clear message emerged: India’s climate pathway will depend not only on ambition, but on alignment between policy, capital, industry, and credible solutions. Durable carbon removal is increasingly becoming part of that conversation.