GOA: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri set the tone at India Energy Week 2026 with bold projections for India’s energy future. On Thursday, he reaffirmed the feasibility of $500 billion investment inflows, alongside $100 billion in upstream exploration and production, all propelled by PM Modi’s strategic oversight.

In a candid chat, Puri recounted a pivotal CEO roundtable with the Prime Minister on January 27, deliberating fresh avenues in the energy domain. India’s holistic integration of security, green initiatives, and development forms the bedrock of this momentum.

The minister’s excitement peaked discussing the landmark EU-India FTA. ‘A monumental development,’ he called it, granting Indian exporters duty-free entry for nearly all goods into Europe’s powerhouse economies. With 27 member states boasting robust buying power, this deal promises mutual prosperity and elevates India’s stature in world commerce.

Reflecting on port and shelter sector pacts, Puri noted their role in fueling advancement. Despite worldwide upheavals—such as dollar volatility, circuitous shipping routes hiking freight, and static insurance—India’s policies have shielded consumers from price hikes. This achievement shines in BJP-led regions, harmonizing economic progress with environmental stewardship.

Puri’s remarks paint a picture of India not just surviving global headwinds but thriving, with stable prices safeguarding households while chasing ambitious targets.