25th February 2026
India is shifting carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) from the fringes of climate discourse to the centre of its industrial strategy, with the government allocating about ₹20,000 crore (roughly $2.4 billion) in the 2026–27 budget to decarbonise heavy sectors like steel and cement. This marks a decisive pivot from research interest to full-blown policy support, as carbon pricing mechanisms...










