Advantage India
Growing
Demand
*India emerged as the world’s third-largest producer of wind and solar energy electricity in 2025, behind US and China, according to the sixth edition of Ember’s Global Electricity Review. The report highlighted that wind and solar accounted for 17% of global electricity generation in 2025, with India’s share at 14%.
*India is the third-largest producer and consumer of electricity worldwide, with an installed power capacity of 542.36 GW as of December 2025.
*In December 2025, India’s electricity demand reached a record 2,41,213 Megawatt (MW), with 2,41,201 Megawatt (MW) supplied, up from earlier peaks in October and November, reflecting rising consumption amid economic growth, per the National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC).
Attractive
Opportunities
*Launched in 2023 under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, this scheme focuses on promoting the domestic production of green hydrogen and electrolyzers. With a budget allocation of INR 174.9 billion (US$2 billion) as part of the larger INR 197.44 billion (US$2.25 billion) mission, this scheme aims to produce 5 million metric tonnes (MMT) of green hydrogen annually by 2030.
*According to a report by Motilal Oswal, the Indian power sector presents an investment opportunity worth Rs. 40,00,000 crore (US$ 461.95 billion) over the next decade, driven by rising demand, infrastructure upgrades, and the transition to clean energy.
*India's wind energy sector is making significant strides towards achieving the ambitious target of 100 GW of production by 2030, according to the Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA).
Policy
Support
*India has unveiled a comprehensive plan worth Rs. 9.15 lakh crore (US$ 109.50 billion) to enhance its power infrastructure and meet a projected demand of 458 GW by 2032. This initiative, led by the Ministry of Power under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to strengthen the national power grid and boost energy security.
*100% FDI allowed in the power sector has boosted FDI inflow in this sector.
*Under the New Solar Power Scheme, works valued at Rs. 50 crore (US$ 5.66 million) have been sanctioned for the off-grid solar-based electrification of 9,961 households, as of 30 June 2025.
Higher
Investments
*India’s power sector is expected to attract investment worth Rs. 17 lakh crore (US$ 205.31 billion) in next five to seven years.
*Over the next decade, India plans to invest Rs. 42,00,000 crore (US$ 488.37 billion) to upgrade its power sector, modernizing renewable energy, battery storage, and transmission networks to meet rising demand.
*Following the enactment of the landmark Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Act in December 2025, India has unlocked the world's largest untapped nuclear market, targeting over US$ 214 billion in investments to achieve a 100 GW capacity by 2047.
*India’s thermal power sector is set to attract Rs. 2,30,000 crore (US$ 26.71 billion) in investments by 2027-28, with private players contributing around one-third, supporting the addition of 80 GW capacity by 2031-32.
Adani Power Limited
Adani Power Limited is engaged in providing electric power generation by coal-based thermal power plants and coal trading. Its business activity is undertaken at Mundra Thermal Power Plant of the company in Gujarat and Thermal Power Plant of its subsidiaries at Tiroda (Maharashtra), at Kawai (Rajasthan) and at Udupi (Karnataka). It has approximately five power projects. The company operates an aggregate of approximately 18.15 GW generation capacity comprising of over 4,620 MW at Mundra, approximately 3,300 MW at Tiroda, over 1,320 MW at Kawai, approximately 1,200 MW at Udupi and Singrauli, 1,370 MW at Raipur, 600 MW at Raipur, over 40 MW (solar) at Kutch, Gujarat, and 1,600 MW at Godda Ultra-supercritical power plant. It focuses to sell the power generated from these projects under a combination of long-term Power Purchase Agreement and on merchant basis. Its subsidiaries include Adani Power Maharashtra Limited, Adani Power Rajasthan Limited, Udupi Power Corporation Limited, and Adani Power Resources Limited.
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NTPC Limited
NTPC Limited is an India-based company, engaged in the generation and sale of electricity. The principal business activity of the company is the electric power generation by coal-based thermal power plants. The company's business segments include generation and others. The company's other business lines include providing consultancy, project management and supervision, re-gasification, oil and gas exploration and coal mining. The company has an installed capacity of 89.61 GW. NTPC has 53 power stations comprising 27 coal, seven combined cycle gas/liquid fuel, one large and one small hydro and 17 solar PV, along with 59 subsidiary and JV power stations. The group has over 12.36 GW of capacity under construction. The company's subsidiaries include NTPC Electric Supply Company Limited, NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited, Kanti Bijlee Utpadan Nigam Limited, Bhartiya Rail Bijlee Company Limited, and Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited. NTPC plans a 5-Gigawatt Solar Power Park in Gujarat.
Read MorePower Grid Corporation of India Limited
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited is a transmission company engaged in the power transmission business with responsibility for planning, implementation, operation and maintenance of inter-state transmission systems and operation of national and regional load dispatch centres. The company's segments include transmission and consultancy. The transmission segment includes Extra High Voltage/High Voltage (EHV/HV) networks and grid management. It also owns EHV Alternating Current (AC) and HV Direct Current (HVDC) sub-stations. The consultancy segment includes planning, design, engineering, load dispatch, procurement management, operation and maintenance, financing, and project management.
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