The EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Article 9, concerning the deduction of domestic carbon prices, is critical for international trade partners. The European Commission sought extensive feedback on its implementation. While many non-EU nations, like Brazil, engaged comprehensively across government and industry, India, despite its significant exposure, provided remarkably minimal input, solely from private companies. This lack of government and cross-sectional engagement means India risks having crucial technical rules defined without its voice, potentially forcing its exporters to pay double carbon charges. Active participation in such consultations is essential for countries to shape favorable outcomes and protect their economic interests.