Global climate investor Mirova has made its largest-ever carbon transaction — a $30 million investment in Varaha’s regenerative agriculture project — underscoring India’s fast-growing appeal as a global hub for high-quality, nature-based carbon credits.

Speaking to CNBC-TV18, Madhur Jain, MD & CEO of Varaha, said India offers a unique confluence of capabilities that investors like Mirova are now actively seeking. “When you look at the key ingredients for creating high-quality carbon credits at scale, it starts with scientific and tech talent. And India has that depth,” he said.

Beyond talent, India’s sheer agricultural footprint — nearly 400 million acres of farmland across varied cropping systems — is giving the country an edge in the global carbon economy. “We are one of the largest pr

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