Panaji, Jan. 27 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called upon global energy players to invest in India's energy sector across exploration and downstream sectors, and said the country offers investment opportunities worth $500 billion.

The country is now moving towards energy independence, as it has in the past few years ensured energy security, Modi said, addressing the inaugural session of the India Energy Week 2026.

He said the government aims to attract $100 billion in investments in the oil and gas exploration space by 2030.

India is the third-largest importer of oil, sourcing about 90% of its crude oil requirements from other countries. The ongoing geopolitical tensions, including in West Asia, US intervention in Venezuel...