India has fallen 18 positions in two years in the Climate Change Performance Index, highlighting renewable energy achievements alongside persistent fossil fuel dependence.

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• India ranked 28th in the Climate Change Performance Index 2027 with 60.85 points, declining five positions from last year and 18 places since 2025.
• Released during COP31 in Antalya, the index evaluates 64 countries and the European Union, collectively responsible for over 90% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
• Prepared by Germanwatch and the NewClimate Institute, the report retained India’s overall climate performance rating at medium despite its declining international ranking.
• India received a high rating for renewable energy progress, supported by solar and wind expansion, rooftop installations, electric vehicles and domestic manufacturing incentives.
• By June 2025, non-fossil sources accounted for 50% of India’s installed electricity capacity, achieving the country’s 2030 target five years ahead of schedule.
• India’s 2035 climate commitments include reducing emissions intensity by 47% from 2005 levels, increasing non-fossil electricity capacity to approximately 60% and expanding carbon sinks.
• The report identified inadequate electricity grids and energy storage infrastructure as major obstacles, noting that 2.3 terawatt-hours of solar generation were curtailed during 2025.
• Continued dependence on coal for electricity generation and imported fossil fuels remains a significant concern, with the report calling for a clearer transition roadmap.
• Climate expert Nakul Sharma highlighted three priorities: increasing actual renewable electricity generation, addressing rising energy consumption and accelerating climate action across economic sectors.
• India disputed the report’s assessment, with a government official citing early achievement of renewable energy capacity targets and continued expansion of clean energy infrastructure.
• Denmark ranked fourth with 84.05 points, while the United Kingdom was the only G20 country receiving a high overall rating.
• Ten G20 countries received very low ratings, while Saudi Arabia, Russia and the United States occupied the lowest positions among major economies.