October, 27, 2026 – In September 2026, Delhi recorded its cleanest September in five years, with an average AQI of 102. By 21 October, the city’s index had climbed to 244 and slipped into the “poor” band. That one-month swing captures the state of clean air in India today: it is seasonal, it is unequal, … Continue reading Is Clean Air the New Luxury in India? 15 Numbers That Show Who Gets to Breathe