The billion-dollar opportunity in India’s circular economy
By Yashraj Bhardwaj, Co-Founder, Plannex
Waste management in India has largely been viewed through an environmental lens. The conversation has focused on collection, disposal, compliance, and reducing landfill burdens. While these remain important priorities, they no longer capture the full picture.
A much larger opportunity is emerging – one that sits at the intersection of sustainability, industrial growth, and resource security.
As India accelerates its clean energy transition, expands domestic manufacturing, and strengthens its ambitions around critical minerals, waste is beginning to assume a new role. It is no longer merely an end-of-life problem. It is becoming a valuable source of materials that can be recovered, refined, and reintegrated into the economy.
This shift becomes particularly significant when waste streams cross a certain scale.
The 250,000 metric tonne threshold represents more than a volume milestone. It marks the point at which circular economy models must evolve from fragmented pilot projects...
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