In a strategic huddle amid India Energy Week 2026 preparations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged 27 CEOs from premier global energy companies at his New Delhi residence. Accompanied by Ministers Hardeep Singh Puri and Suresh Gopi, the roundtable delved into collaborative pathways for India’s energy future.
Executives showered praise on India’s economic resilience, policy consistency, and reform drive, committing to scale up operations to match escalating demands. Modi described such direct engagements as game-changers for policy enhancement, challenge resolution, and investor appeal.
Asserting India’s momentum towards third-largest economy status, the PM outlined its growing influence on global energy equilibrium. Investment highlights included $100 billion in upstream exploration/production and $30 billion in compressed bio-gas, extending to gas infrastructure, refinery synergies, petrochemicals, ocean ventures, and shipbuilding.
Facing volatile global energy scenes, Modi championed innovation-driven partnerships. ‘We’re a dependable ally for enduring success across energy chains,’ he affirmed. This forum bolsters India Energy Week 2026’s mission to elevate India in energy transitions.
CEOs affirmed their investment zeal, drawn by policy robustness and demand forecasts. The Prime Minister’s roadmap paints India as an energy demand powerhouse and a cornerstone for worldwide sustainability and security.