The slowdown in emissions growth is a positive development, but it is not guaranteed to continue. While renewable energy is beginning to displace coal, India’s electricity system still heavily relies on coal, particularly during periods of low solar and wind output. Industrial emissions from sectors like steel and cement continue to grow, offsetting some of the reductions achieved in the electricity sector. Additionally, favourable weather conditions that reduced cooling demand in 2025 may not recur, posing a risk to sustained emissions reductions. Long-term structural changes in energy storage, transmission, and industrial decarbonisation are essential to maintain progress.