Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India’s energy sector offers $500 billion worth of investment opportunities, inviting global companies to partner in the country’s growth journey. Speaking at India Energy Week 2026, he said rising demand, policy reforms and long-term planning make India a key destination for energy investments.
He highlighted opportunities across oil and gas exploration, refining, pipelines, natural gas and LNG infrastructure. He affirmed India plans to attract $100 billion in oil and gas investments by 2030, while expanding exploration acreage to nearly one million square kilometres.
PM Modi noted that India already ranks among the world’s top refining hubs and is working to further increase capacity to meet domestic and export demand. He also underlined the government’s focus on raising the share of natural gas in the energy mix through new terminals and transport networks.
Modi said consistent reforms, stable policies and a growing economy are helping India move towards energy security and self-reliance, while offering strong returns to investors.
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