Instead of fixing arbitrary targets, India Inc must invest in energy transition R&D
Published on: Sept. 30, 2025, 11:10 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
India faces surging power demand, but current electrification strategies like ethanol blending and unmanaged renewable energy targets are flawed due to hidden costs and inefficiencies. The nation must prioritize maximizing domestic coal through advanced gasification and carbon capture technologies, coupled with substantial R&D investment, to achieve a sustainable energy transition.
