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Practical, India-first writing on ESG, EPR, BRSR, CBAM and climate — authored by the Pro India team.

India’s Prototype Wind Turbine Rules: From Testing Cost to Saleable Power
MNRE now permits procurement of scheduled power from prototype wind turbines. Understand the business impact.

Monsoon Climate Risk for Indian Businesses: From Disclosure to Operating Decisions
India's below-normal 2026 monsoon outlook is a practical test of corporate climate resilience. Businesses need clear plans for water, inputs, energy, suppliers and operational continuity.

⚠️ June 30 Deadline: What Every Brand, Importer & Producer Must Do Right Now on EPR Plastic Compliance
India's EPR Annual Return filing deadline is June 30, 2026. Penalties include fines up to ₹1 lakh per day and prosecution. Here's exactly what PIBOs must do — and why compliance is your brand's biggest sustainability opportunity right now.

COP28, COP29 & COP30: How Global Climate Negotiations Are Evolving from Ambition to Implementation
COP28, COP29 & COP30: A Three-Year Journey from Ambition to Action Over the past three years, the global climate conversation has undergone…

Super El Niño 2026: The Climate Reckoning India Cannot Afford to Ignore
NOAA has issued a 96% probability for Super El Niño by December 2026 — arriving on a planet already 1.5°C warmer than pre-industrial times. For India, that means double the historical drought risk in a single monsoon season, with 60% of farmers staking their kharif crop on rainfall that may not come. Here is what the science, the data, and 70 years of history actually show — and what Indian businesses can do before the season peaks.

BRSR Core: How India’s ESG Reporting Evolution Could Transform Entire Supply Chains
India’s sustainability reporting ecosystem is entering a new phase of maturity, and BRSR Core may become one of the most influential developments…

CBAM: A Turning Point for Indian Exports in a Carbon-Conscious World
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is set to reshape global trade dynamics, and Indian exporters need to pay close attention. In…

Implementing Six Sigma in MSMEs for Quality and Cost Benefits
Strengthening Quality Performance Through Data and Defect Reduction Six Sigma offers MSMEs a structured way to reduce defects, improve consistency, and control…

Discover why sustainability matters for MSMEs in 2025–26, driven by India’s climate commitments, ESG expectations, green finance and global supply chains.
India’s Climate Commitments Create New Expectations for MSMEs India has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070 and reducing emissions intensity by…

FICCI 3rd Sustainable Industrial Practice Awards
Introducing the 3rd FICCI Sustainable Industrial Practice Awards: What’s new this year? Expanding Scope to Reflect Emerging Priorities The FICCI Sustainable Industrial…
