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India Needs USD 2.2 Trillion Investment in Power Sector Over Next Two Decades: Power Secy

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News18•19-03-2026, 17:30

India Needs USD 2.2 Trillion Investment in Power Sector Over Next Two Decades: Power Secy

•India requires approximately USD 2.2 trillion investment in its power sector over the next 20 years to meet growing energy demands.
•The country aims for 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030 and an additional 97 GW of coal-based thermal power by 2034-35.
•Future growth hinges on regulatory frameworks, market design, pricing mechanisms, and institutional innovation.
•Programmes like PM-Kusum are transforming farmers into energy producers, while time-of-day tariffs and storage solutions are crucial.
•India's installed capacity exceeds 520 GW, with renewable energy driving significant growth and tariff reductions.

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