In 2025, India saw a slight decline in carbon emissions, breaking a long-standing trend of continuous growth. This marked a significant milestone as it was the first recorded drop during stable economic conditions, unlike previous declines associated with disruptions such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The decline was largely attributed to a strong and early monsoon, which reduced electricity demand, particularly for cooling and irrigation. Power consumption growth slowed to 1.4%, a stark contrast to the over 6% growth in prior years. Consequently, coal-fired power generation fell by around 3%, the third decline in half a century, with weather conditions estimated to have reduced coal demand by approximately 8 million tonnes, leading to a reduction of over 20 million tonnes of CO2 emissions. Concurrently, India added nearly 50GW of solar capacity, marking a 60% increase in renewable energy, while natural gas use also declined by 3.5%. This trend of decreasing emissions in India contrasts with global patterns, where advanced economies saw emissions rise for the first time in nearly three decades.