India, Jan. 23 -- The world is hungry for power, and India, more than most. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), India's energy demand is expected to grow at the fastest rate among major economies, projected to double by 2035. The Indian power sector presents an investment opportunity worth Rs.40,00,000 crore (US$ 461.95 billion) over the next decade, driven by rising demand, infrastructure upgrades, and the transition to clean energy. India now ranks fourth globally in renewable energy installed capacity, fourth in wind power, and third in solar power, and remains the only G20 nation on track to meet its Paris Agreement targets.

Meeting this moment, however, requires more than capacity expansion or policy intent. Energy t...