Allianz Green Transition Tracker 2026 : GS TIMES IAS-PCS

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According to the Allianz Green Transition Tracker 2026, India’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions declined by 0.2% in 2025, despite economic growth of around 7.6%. It marked India’s first annual emissions decline outside an economic contraction in 25 years.

Key Findings of the Report

India’s GHG emissions declined to 4,508 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO₂e) in 2025.
India improved its ranking by five places to 45th.
The report assessed 65 economies, accounting for 81% of global GHG emissions.
Luxembourg topped the index, followed by Denmark.
India’s progress score increased by 4.5 points to 14.6, compared with the global average improvement of two points.
The score measures progress since 2015 towards 2050 net-zero benchmarks.
India remained behind China (43rd), Canada (42nd) and the United States (41st).

Major Factors Behind India’s Progress

Expansion of low-carbon electricity

The share of low-carbon electricity in India’s total generation increased from 22.4% in 2024 to 26.6% in 2025.
This was the largest annual increase since at least 1985.

Growth in clean electricity generation

Clean electricity generation increased by 97 terawatt-hours (TWh).
This was nearly twice the increase in electricity demand, which stood at 49 TWh.
Solar power generation increased by 37%, adding 53 TWh.
Wind power generation increased by 28%, adding 23 TWh.

Decline in coal-based electricity generation

Coal-fired electricity generation declined by 2.9%, marking its first annual decline since the pandemic.
This helped reduce power-sector emissions by approximately 3%.

Important Data at a Glance

Indicator	India’s performance
Economic growth (2025)	7.6%
GHG emissions change	-0.2%
Total GHG emissions	4,508 MtCO₂e
Global ranking	45th
Progress score	14.6
Clean electricity generation increase	97 TWh
Solar generation growth	37%
Wind generation growth	28%
Coal-based generation decline	2.9%