New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- India stands as a critical destination for global energy capital as the nation pursues a USD 500 billion investment roadmap to support its rapid economic expansion. In an exclusive interview with ANI, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) Chairman Arvinder Singh Sahney stated that the country's trajectory toward becoming the world's third-largest economy requires a significant expansion of energy infrastructure.

"When growth of this scale occurs, energy demand will naturally rise. Consequently, we must invest--some will be done by us, and some by international investors," he said.

"The PM says that 'this is the right time, the time is now.' India's GDP is seeing unprecedented growth," Sahney said. He noted that the surge in...