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India's $100 Billion Energy Sector Opportunity, PM Modi Tells Global CEOs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined a massive $100 billion investment opportunity in India's energy exploration and production sector to global CEOs. He also highlighted a separate $30 billion potential in the Compressed Bio-Gas sector during the India Energy Week 2026 meeting. The interaction, attended by ministers and 27 global corporate leaders, aimed to gather direct feedback to refine policies and address challenges. Global firms expressed strong confidence in India's growth, citing policy stability and long-term demand visibility.

Key Points: India's $100B Energy Investment Opportunity: PM Modi

  • $100B investment in exploration & production
  • $30B opportunity in Compressed Bio-Gas
  • Policy stability attracts global firms
  • India as reliable energy partner
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India offers $100 billion opportunity in energy sector, PM Modi tells CEOs

PM Modi highlights $100B investment potential in India's energy sector at India Energy Week, citing policy reforms and global partnerships.

"refine policy frameworks, address sectoral challenges more effectively, and strengthen India's position as an attractive investment destination - PM Modi"

New Delhi, Jan 28

India is advancing rapidly towards becoming the world's third-largest economy and will play a decisive role in the global energy demand-supply balance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday.

In an interaction with CEOs of the global energy sector as part of the 'India Energy Week' (IEW) 2026, PM Modi highlighted India's robust economic momentum, drawing attention to an investment potential of around $100 billion in exploration and production, citing investor-friendly policy reforms introduced by the government.

PM Modi also underscored the $30 billion opportunity in Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) at the meeting, attended by Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, and the Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Suresh Gopi.

The Prime Minister stressed that direct feedback from global industry leaders helps "refine policy frameworks, address sectoral challenges more effectively, and strengthen India's position as an attractive investment destination".

The CEOs also expressed strong confidence in India's growth trajectory, conveying their interest in expanding and deepening their business presence in India, citing policy stability, reform momentum and long-term demand visibility.

The roundtable saw participation from 27 CEOs and senior corporate dignitaries.

They represented global firms like TotalEnergies, BP, Vitol, HD Hyundai, HD KSOE, Aker, LanzaTech, International Energy Forum (IEF), Excelerate, Wood Mackenzie, Trafigura, Staatsolie, Praj, ReNew, and MOL, among others.

Notably, PM Modi outlined large-scale opportunities across the broader energy value chain, including gas-based economy, refinery-petrochemical integration, and maritime and shipbuilding.

As the global energy landscape is marked by uncertainty, it also presents immense opportunities, he said.

The Prime Minister called for innovation, collaboration, and deeper partnerships, reiterating that India stands ready as a reliable and trusted partner across the entire energy value chain, further stressing that India will play a decisive role in the global energy demand-supply balance.

- IANS

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Priya S
Hoping these big investments also translate into lower electricity bills for the common man. The vision is great, but execution is key. We need to ensure the benefits percolate down and don't just stay with big corporates.
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Rohit P
Good to see global giants like Total and BP showing confidence. Policy stability is a big factor for FDI. This will boost the Make in India initiative in the energy sector too. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
As someone working in the renewables space, the $30B CBG opportunity is particularly exciting. It's a sustainable solution that can address both energy needs and waste management. Hope the policies support startups and smaller players too.
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Vikram M
While the numbers sound impressive, I hope there is equal emphasis on developing our own domestic expertise and technology. We shouldn't just be a market for foreign companies. We need to build our own capabilities for the long term.
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Karthik V
Maritime and shipbuilding! That's a sector with huge potential that often gets overlooked. If we can become a hub for energy-related maritime services, it will be a game-changer for our coastal economies. Solid vision.

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