India's Energy Boom: A $500 Billion Investment Opportunity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited global investors to partake in India's rapidly growing energy sector, highlighting a $500 billion investment opportunity. He emphasized India's ambition to become the world's largest refining hub and encouraged investments across various energy subsectors, including refining, LNG infrastructure, and oil and gas exploration.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 27-01-2026 12:48 IST | Created: 27-01-2026 12:48 IST
India's Energy Boom: A $500 Billion Investment Opportunity
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In a call to action for global investors, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spotlighted India's burgeoning energy sector, offering a staggering $500 billion investment opportunity. Addressing the India Energy Week 2026, he underscored India's imminent rise as the world's largest refining hub, urging participation in the country's expansive energy market.

Modi detailed plans for a $100 billion investment in oil and gas by 2030, boosting refining capacity and expanding exploration scope. With initiatives like the 'Samudra Manthan' project and the Andaman and Nicobar basin's potential, India is positioning itself as a hotbed of hydrocarbon prospects, he explained.

India is aggressively pursuing energy independence, aiming to increase LNG demand and infrastructure. The Prime Minister highlighted reforms to draw investors, stating that the country's vast refining capacity and strategic developments would enhance profitability for stakeholders, ensuring sustainable and inclusive growth.

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