How the Exchange Works
India Carbon Market facilitates direct, transparent carbon credit transactions between verified industrial producers and compliance buyers.
For Credit Sellers
Monetize Your Emission Reductions
Create Account & List Credits
Register your corporate entity and specify your credit parameters (CCTS, CER, ERC, or Voluntary), vintage year, and asking price.
Bilateral Term Sheet Generation
When an enquiry is submitted, CarbonValley generates a standard bilateral term sheet preview matching seller and buyer specifications.
Direct OTC Settlement
Settlement via direct bank transfer or tripartite escrow arrangement between parties — CarbonValley does not hold funds.
Registry Transfer Upload
Both parties manually upload their official registry transfer confirmation (BEE / Verra receipt), matched and logged by transaction ID.
For Credit Buyers
Meet Your Net Zero & CCTS Commitments
Browse Active Board
Filter verified carbon inventories by compliance type, vintage year, price point, volume size, and industry sector.
Submit Purchase Request
Enter volume requirements to generate an instant term sheet preview and send direct enquiry notifications to the seller.
Execute OTC Trade
Settlement via direct bank transfer or tripartite escrow arrangement between parties — CarbonValley does not hold funds.
Log Registry Proof
Upload the registry transfer receipt to receive an official CarbonTrack transaction verification key.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about trading on the exchange
Is listing credits free?
Yes! Listing your carbon credits or CCTS certificates on the India Carbon Market exchange is completely free of charge. We collect a 3% platform commission only upon successful transaction settlement.
How are credits verified?
Sellers upload official documentation (BEE CCTS certificates, UNFCCC CDM sheets, Verra VCS slips, Gold Standard reports, or TCEQ records). Approved files display a "Verified" badge. We advise all buyers to perform independent due diligence prior to settling.
What types of credits can I trade?
You can trade compliance CCTS certificates issued by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, international CERs validated by the UN, state-level air pollutant ERCs, and voluntary offsets under standards like Verra and Gold Standard.
How does payment work?
Currently, buyers and sellers settle payments directly via bank wire transfers. India Carbon Market facilitates the introduction, evidence check, and transaction logging. Escrow and instant automated settlement are coming in Q4 2026.
What is the 3% transaction fee?
When both sides report transaction completion, a total 3% commission is due. We collect 1.5% from the seller and 1.5% from the buyer, ensuring aligned incentives and maximum marketplace liquidity.
Is my data secure?
All data, utility bill uploads, and certificates are hosted on secure, compliant cloud databases located inside India (Mumbai region). Data residency complies fully with BEE and national regulations.
Ready to Participate in India's Carbon Economy?
List your surplus certificates or find high-quality carbon offsets to secure compliance now.