As India’s circular economy activity is projected to reach US$45 billion by 2030, the transition from a linear production model to a circular one can drive economic growth, job creation, and sustainability-focused innovation. However, liberating this potential requires more than vacuous discourse and gradual policy measures; it demands a fundamental and creative rethinking of how materials and product components are used, reused, and iteratively mined for value.

https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/india-s-circular-economy-lofty-ambitions-limited-progress

“India’s Circular Economy: Lofty Ambitions, Limited Progress.” Observer Research Foundation (India), 26 Mar 2025, with Shreyash Sharma.