Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 Concludes, Charts Roadmap for Future-Ready Power Sector
The Summit witnessed participation from over 35,000 exhibition attendees, 6,000 delegates, 300+ speakers, and representatives from 28 States/UTs, along with 200+ companies including 80+ startups
The inaugural Bharat Electricity Summit (BES) 2026 concluded with strong global participation and actionable outcomes, reinforcing India’s growing leadership in the global energy transition. The event brought together policymakers, industry leaders, investors, startups, and international delegations to deliberate on the future of the power sector.
The Summit witnessed participation from over 35,000 exhibition attendees, 6,000 delegates, 300+ speakers, and representatives from 28 States/UTs, along with 200+ companies including 80+ startups.
Delivering the valedictory address, Union Power Minister Manohar Lal described the Summit as a major success, highlighting India’s vision of achieving a Viksit Bharat by 2047. He underscored the importance of sustainable energy expansion, particularly solar, and emphasised global cooperation under the “One Sun, One World, One Grid” initiative. He also announced that the next edition of BES will be held in 2028 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
Minister of State for Power and MNRE Shripad Naik noted that India’s power sector is evolving through strong Centre-State coordination, with states emerging as key drivers of renewable energy expansion and reforms in distribution systems.
Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal highlighted an estimated ₹32,000 crore capex pipeline in the sector and stressed the urgent need to scale up energy storage and ensure affordability through system-level cost evaluation.
The Summit underscored India’s rapid power sector growth, with installed capacity crossing 520 GW and renewable capacity expanding significantly. Electricity demand is projected to rise by over 30% by 2030, driven by emerging sectors like AI-enabled data centres and electric mobility.
Key focus areas included strengthening DISCOMs, accelerating smart metering, ensuring cost-reflective tariffs, expanding transmission infrastructure, and fast-tracking nuclear energy development. Discussions also highlighted the need for investments exceeding USD 22 trillion by 2070 to support India’s long-term energy transition.
Major outcomes included over 1,200 business meetings and enquiries worth ₹517 crore. The Summit also saw the launch of the Indian Carbon Market Portal, signalling a significant step towards climate finance and emissions trading.
With strong emphasis on digital transformation, energy storage, green hydrogen, and global partnerships—especially with African nations—the Summit set a clear direction for a resilient, technology-driven, and investment-friendly power sector aligned with India’s clean energy ambitions.
