India's CO2 emissions growth has slowed significantly due to a sharp decline in electricity demand growth and increased clean energy additions. Power-sector emissions could peak if clean-energy growth continues at current rates. Despite this trend, India plans major expansions in coal-fired power capacity, petrochemicals, steel production, and cement production, which may run counter to its climate goals. The government recently approved new 2035 climate pledges, including a 47% reduction in carbon intensity from 2005 levels and achieving a 60% non-fossil energy share in power generation capacity by 2035.
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