CEOs Express Confidence in India’s Growth Story
During the interaction, CEOs expressed strong confidence in India’s long-term growth trajectory and policy direction. Several global industry leaders conveyed keen interest in expanding and deepening their business presence in the country, citing India’s policy stability, reform momentum and predictable demand outlook.
The executives noted that India’s consistent economic growth, combined with regulatory clarity, has positioned it as one of the most attractive destinations for energy investments globally.
Industry-Government Alignment Through Dialogue
Welcoming the participants, Prime Minister Modi said such roundtable discussions have emerged as an important platform for close coordination between industry and government. He emphasised that direct engagement with global energy leaders enables better understanding of sectoral challenges and helps fine-tune policy frameworks.
The Prime Minister added that constructive feedback from industry is vital to strengthening India’s position as a preferred investment destination across traditional and emerging energy segments.
India’s Role in Global Energy Balance
Highlighting India’s macroeconomic momentum, Prime Minister Modi said the country is progressing rapidly towards becoming the world’s third-largest economy. He asserted that India will play a decisive role in shaping the global energy demand-supply balance in the coming decades.
With rising energy needs driven by industrial growth, urbanisation and digital expansion, India is expected to remain a key driver of global energy consumption.
$100 Billion Opportunity in Energy Exploration
Prime Minister Modi drew attention to substantial investment opportunities in India’s energy sector. He highlighted an estimated investment potential of around USD 100 billion in exploration and production, supported by investor-friendly reforms introduced by the government.
He also underscored opportunities worth nearly USD 30 billion in the Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) sector, reflecting India’s push towards cleaner and more sustainable energy solutions.
Opportunities Across the Energy Value Chain
Beyond upstream investments, the Prime Minister outlined large-scale opportunities across the broader energy value chain. These include development of a gas-based economy, refinery and petrochemical integration, and expansion in maritime infrastructure and shipbuilding.
He said India’s diversified approach ensures that investors can participate across conventional fuels, transition fuels and new-age energy technologies.
Call for Innovation and Collaboration
Observing that the global energy landscape is currently marked by uncertainty, Prime Minister Modi said it also presents unprecedented opportunities for innovation. He called upon global energy companies to collaborate more closely with Indian partners and institutions.
Reiterating India’s commitment to being a reliable and trusted partner, the Prime Minister invited deeper partnerships across the entire energy value chain, from production and processing to distribution and clean energy innovation.
Wide Participation from Global Energy Leaders
The roundtable witnessed participation from 27 CEOs and senior executives representing major global and Indian energy companies and institutions. Key participants included leaders from TotalEnergies, BP, Vitol, HD Hyundai, HD KSOE, Aker, LanzaTech, Vedanta, Trafigura, Staatsolie, Praj, ReNew, MOL, Excelerate, Wood Mackenzie and the International Energy Forum.
The interaction was also attended by Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of State Suresh Gopi, and senior officials from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
India Energy Week 2026 as a Global Platform
India Energy Week 2026 has emerged as a major global platform for dialogue on energy security, transition and investment. The Prime Minister’s interaction reinforced India’s ambition to balance energy access, affordability and sustainability while contributing meaningfully to global energy stability.
