ISRO experienced a second consecutive launch failure with the PSLV-C62 mission on January 12, 2026, following the PSLV-C61 failure in May 2025. Both missions encountered anomalies in the third stage, leading to mission aborts. Experts are calling for enhanced quality control and accountability, noting the potential impact on ISRO's commercial launch market competitiveness and insurance premiums. This marks a troubling repeat for ISRO's reliable 'workhorse' rocket.