India’s energy outlook: balancing ambition, affordability and security
In an exclusive studio interview with Energy Connects at India Energy Week 2026, Vandana Hari, Founder & CEO of Vanda Insights, analysed the outlook for India’s energy sector and key takeaways from India Energy Week. Reflecting on Hon. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s opening remarks at the event, she highlighted India’s ambition to attract global investments while underscoring the practical challenges of turning policy into action. Vandana discussed the role of gas and LNG in reshaping India’s energy mix, the importance of affordability for a price-sensitive market and the value of long-term partnerships in ensuring supply security. She also examined the impact of geopolitics on oil markets, underlining that energy strategy today is as much about diplomacy and adaptability as it is about economics.
