India, Oct. 29 -- India stands at a historic energy and economic crossroads. Once heavily dependent on imported crude oil, coal and natural gas, the country is now rapidly rebalancing its trade and industrial profile through four game-changing initiatives-ethanol blending, green hydrogen production, large-scale solar expansion and nuclear power partnerships. Together, these reforms are not only reducing India's vulnerability to volatile global energy markets but also positioning the nation as a future exporter of clean energy and advanced technology.

Over the last decade, India's policy push has translated into tangible outcomes: ethanol blending has already hit the 20 percent mark ahead of schedule, solar capacity has scaled from under 3 ...