MSTC to Build National EPR Certificate Trading Platform for CPCB

NEW DELHI. MSTC, a leading e-commerce and trading company, has secured an important domestic contract from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to design, develop, and operate the National Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) certificate trading platform. This digital marketplace is a vital step in India's developing environmental compliance framework.

 

The platform will act as a national center for trading EPR certificates. These certificates help companies meet their environmental responsibilities under India's waste management rules. They represent a producer's verified commitment to collecting and recycling a specific amount of post-consumer waste, like e-waste or plastic.

 

 

According to the agreement, MSTC will offer complete technological and operational support for the platform. Its revenue model will depend on commissions from the volume of certificates traded, although the total contract value has not been announced yet. The company stated that the deal is independent, with no promoter or related party interest in the CPCB.

 

 

This contract fits well with MSTC's main business of providing e-auction and e-procurement services. The company, which was formerly known as Metal and Scrap Trading Corporation, has expanded its operations to include trading in various bulk products.

 

In its recent financial report, MSTC posted a 7.8% increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 42.34 crore for Q1 FY26, despite a 12.2% rise in revenue from operations to Rs 77.43 crore compared to the same period last year. After the announcement of the CPCB contract, MSTC's shares experienced a small decline, closing at Rs 527.25 on the BSE, down by 1.95%.