Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted the vast investment opportunities in India’s energy sector, saying the country offers nearly $130 billion potential across the entire energy value chain. He underlined that India is set to play a decisive role in shaping the global energy demand–supply balance in the coming years.
The Prime Minister made these remarks during a high-level roundtable with global and Indian energy sector leaders at his residence, Lok Kalyan Marg, in New Delhi. The interaction was held as part of India Energy Week (IEW) 2026. The meeting brought together 27 CEOs and senior executives from major companies such as TotalEnergies, BP, Vitol, Vedanta, ReNew Power and several others.
Welcoming the participants, PM Modi said such roundtables have become an important platform for close coordination between industry and government. He noted that direct engagement with global business leaders allows the government to receive valuable feedback, fine-tune policy frameworks, and respond more effectively to sector-specific challenges. This, he said, further strengthens India’s position as a preferred destination for global investment.
The Prime Minister highlighted India’s rapid economic progress and said the country is moving swiftly towards becoming the world’s third-largest economy. With rising energy needs and a strong focus on sustainability, India is emerging as a key driver of global energy growth. Modi stressed that India’s expanding economy, large consumer base, and policy stability make it an attractive market for long-term investments.
During the interaction, the CEOs expressed strong confidence in India’s growth story and praised the government’s reforms in the energy sector. Many showed keen interest in expanding their operations and investments in the country, particularly in areas such as renewable energy, clean fuels, and energy infrastructure.
PM Modi also reiterated India’s commitment to a balanced energy transition, combining economic growth with climate responsibility. He said India is creating opportunities across conventional and clean energy segments, offering investors a stable and future-ready ecosystem.
The roundtable reinforced India’s growing role as a global energy hub and highlighted the country’s readiness to partner with global players for sustainable and inclusive energy development.
