Outlook Business Magazine - 11 June 2026

India stands at a defining moment in its water journey. Rising industrial demand, climate variability, and growing stress on freshwater ecosystems are reshaping how water is valued and managed. As businesses confront increasing operational and regulatory risks, the need for innovative, scalable solutions has never been greater. Water credits offer a transformative pathway—recognizing, quantifying, and rewarding water conservation and stewardship. This special supplement, developed by TERI in collaboration with Bisleri, brings together research, practice, and policy perspectives to explore how water credits can support resilient businesses and sustainable ecosystems.

BY Dr Angelo George 11 June 2026

Water Credits offer a market-based offset mechanism that allocates economic value to verified water-saving, restoration, or replenishment actions. They have emerged as a promising mechanism to align economic activity with sustainable water use. Carbon markets provide valuable insights for the water credit mechanism. There is an increasing recognition of water risks in operations and supply chains, which can drive demand for credible water-related investments

BY Outlook Planet Desk 11 June 2026