India has dropped to 71st position in the World Economic Forum’s Energy Transition Index (ETI) 2025, down from 63rd in 2024. While the country showed progress in energy efficiency and investment readiness, challenges in infrastructure and regulatory preparedness hindered its overall performance.

Key Points:

• India ranked 71st out of 120 countries in the 2025 Energy Transition Index by the World Economic Forum, with an overall score of 53.3.
• The country showed gains in energy efficiency and equity, including reduced energy intensity and broader access to clean cooking fuels.
• India’s transition readiness score remained low at 42.7, indicating weak regulatory frameworks and insufficient infrastructure for a sustainable energy shift.
• Sweden topped the index, followed by Finland, Denmark, Norway, and Switzerland; China ranked 12th, while the US stood at 17th.
• Despite its challenges, India’s growing clean energy investments and improved energy security underscore its long-term potential in global energy transition.