Sagar Adani Highlights Energy Security as Key to India’s Resilient Future at Global Summit

This article examines India’s need for a robust energy foundation to sustain growth toward 2047. It highlights large-scale electrification, a diversified mix of renewables, hydro, nuclear and efficient thermal power, and the imperative of affordable, accessible energy to support water, food, digital and industrial development.

Adani Group Executive Director Sagar Adani on Tuesday said access to energy will be the defining factor of resilience in the 21st century, asserting that India’s long-term growth ambitions depend on building abundant, reliable and affordable power infrastructure.

Speaking at an international summit in New Delhi, Sagar Adani said recent global conflicts and supply chain disruptions have shown how energy shocks can impact economies overnight. He noted that for every nation, the challenge is no longer only about growth, but also about the ability to withstand disruptions.

Calling India a nation driven by aspiration, he said the country’s young population, farmers and entrepreneurs are all contributing to a stronger economic future. However, he added that aspirations alone cannot build nations without a solid energy foundation.

He said nearly every major development challenge in India is linked to energy. According to him, water security requires energy for desalination and distribution, food security depends on fertilizers, irrigation and logistics, while digital growth needs power for data centres, artificial intelligence and computing infrastructure.

Sagar Adani pointed out that India’s per capita energy consumption remains significantly below the global average, indicating the scale of future demand. He said if India aims to become a developed nation by 2047, it would need a structural leap in power generation capacity rather than incremental expansion.

He stated that India may need around 2,000 gigawatts of new capacity over the next two decades while ensuring that energy remains affordable, accessible and cleaner.

Referring to global examples, he said nations that have built resilience at scale have secured their energy foundations either through self-reliance or strategic partnerships. He stressed that India should focus on large-scale electrification, reducing dependence on imported energy and building a domestic energy backbone. According to him, electrification is the country’s most credible path to long-term economic stability.

Sagar Adani also advocated a diversified energy mix, saying India must fully utilise renewables, hydro, efficient thermal and nuclear power. He noted that while renewable energy will continue to expand rapidly, challenges such as land availability and intermittency make a balanced portfolio essential.

He praised India’s policy direction over the past decade, saying reforms, infrastructure expansion, renewable energy growth and stronger transmission networks have created a more execution-focused business environment.

Speaking about the Adani Group’s role, he said the conglomerate is focused on building India’s long-term energy backbone. He added that Chairman Gautam Adani has committed more than $100 billion towards the energy transition through an integrated investment strategy.

Sagar Adani said the group is expanding renewable energy capacity, storage systems, transmission networks and green hydrogen ecosystems. He added that investments in ports, logistics, airports and data centres are part of a broader vision of integrated resilience.

Concluding his address, he said the real question is not whether India needs more energy, but how fast the country can build it. He added that if India succeeds in delivering abundant, affordable and clean energy at scale, it will not only secure its own future but also strengthen the global economy.