Electrification is set to become the cornerstone of India’s energy security strategy, according to Hartek Singh, CMD of Hartek Power and incoming Chairman of ELECRAMA 2027. As global uncertainties continue to disrupt traditional energy supply chains, Singh emphasised that India must strengthen domestic capabilities and build resilient, future-ready infrastructure.
Speaking on the evolving energy landscape, Singh highlighted that “energy security cannot be outsourced,” underscoring the need for accelerated electrification supported by robust grid expansion and digital intelligence. He noted that as geopolitical tensions particularly in West Asia impact global energy stability, India’s focus must remain on self-reliance and infrastructure resilience.
India’s ambitious renewable energy target of 500 GW by 2030, Singh said, must be matched by proportional investments in transmission networks and smart grid systems. While renewable capacity can be scaled rapidly, transmission infrastructure often faces longer development timelines, resulting in interim challenges such as power curtailment in certain regions. However, increased investments in grid expansion, coupled with AI-led monitoring and automation, are expected to ease these constraints over time.
Singh also pointed to the critical role of India’s MSME sector, which forms a substantial part of the electrical manufacturing value chain. Strengthening quality standards and enhancing global competitiveness of these enterprises will be key to positioning India as a global manufacturing hub for power equipment.
He further acknowledged the role of a responsive policy environment, where collaboration between industry and government is helping address sectoral bottlenecks, including rising input costs and project execution delays. This synergy, he said, is accelerating India’s energy transition.
The next phase of growth will be driven by smart grids integrating artificial intelligence, automation, and advanced analytics to ensure efficient load management and reliable power delivery. Reinforcing this direction, the Government of India has reiterated electrification as central to energy security. In a recent address on March 23, 2026, the Prime Minister emphasised reducing dependence on hydrocarbons through electrified systems.
India’s installed power capacity currently stands at approximately 520 GW, including around 283 GW from non-fossil sources. Significant financial commitments including nearly ₹3 lakh crore under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) and a transmission pipeline exceeding ₹6 lakh crore highlight a decisive shift toward an electricity-driven economy.
Meanwhile, the Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers’ Association has officially launched the 17th edition of ELECRAMA 2027, scheduled to take place from February 20–24, 2027, at India Expo Mart. The flagship event is expected to host over 1,100 exhibitors and generate business enquiries worth approximately USD 25 billion.
Under Singh’s leadership, ELECRAMA 2027 will focus on global collaboration, advanced manufacturing, and digital innovation further reinforcing India’s ambition to emerge as a global hub for electrical equipment and energy solutions.
