Archive · 14 Nov 2025
Niti Aayog VC Calls for Evolving PSE Dominance in India's Energy Sector
Imagine India's energy system is like a big company where government-owned businesses have been in charge for a long time.
The head of a planning group called Niti Aayog, Suman Bery, thinks this needs to change.
He says that for India to have enough, affordable, and reliable energy, both government companies and private companies need to work together.
This is important so India can meet its energy needs for a growing country while also taking care of the environment.
He also mentioned that new technologies like solar power and green hydrogen are already here, and the focus should be on making them cheaper and available for everyone.
Another speaker, Prabh Das from an energy company, agreed that different energy sources should work together and that using smart technology like AI can help make energy production and use more efficient.
The overall goal is to make sure India has secure and sustainable energy for its future.
Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery stated that the dominance of public sector enterprises (PSEs) in India's hydrocarbon and power generation must evolve.
Bery advocates for a balanced mix of public and private participation to achieve energy efficiency, resilience, and innovation in the energy market.
Energy security is defined as encompassing availability, access, affordability, sustainability, diversification, and resilience in an unpredictable global market.
The discussion highlighted the need for affordability in energy access to avoid trapping India in a high-cost energy system.
Industry leaders emphasized complementarity among energy sources (solar, wind, nuclear) and the role of AI and digital technologies in driving energy efficiency.
- Who
- Suman Bery (Niti Aayog Vice Chairman), Prabh Das (HPCL Mittal Energy CEO), Piyush Gangadhar (Ministry of External Affairs Joint Secretary)
- What
- Discussion on evolving the structure of India's energy market, particularly the dominance of public sector enterprises in hydrocarbons and electricity generation, to enhance energy security.
- When
- Thursday, November 14, 2025
- Where
- At an energy security conference organized by CII
- Why
- To achieve energy efficiency, resilience, innovation, affordability, sustainability, and to address the challenges of an unpredictable global energy market and geopolitical shifts.
Niti Aayog VC Suman Bery
Industry Perspective (HPCL Mittal Energy CEO Prabh Das)
Role of PSEs and Market Structure
Niti Aayog VC Suman Bery
Traditional dominance of PSEs in hydrocarbons and power generation must evolve. A balanced mix of public and private participation is critical.
Industry Perspective (HPCL Mittal Energy CEO Prabh Das)
Goal is complementarity, not competition, among energy sources. Focus on producing energy efficiently and at the lowest possible cost.
Technological Advancement
Niti Aayog VC Suman Bery
The future is about existing technologies like solar, hydrogen, and renewables breaking through at scale and becoming affordable and accessible. The real test is building scale in new technologies without price barriers.
Industry Perspective (HPCL Mittal Energy CEO Prabh Das)
AI and digital technologies can drive energy efficiency and revolutionize production, distribution, and consumption optimization.
- Event
- Energy Security Conference
- Speaker 1
- Suman Bery, Vice Chairman, Niti Aayog
- Speaker 2
- Prabh Das, MD & CEO, HPCL Mittal Energy
- Speaker 3
- Piyush Gangadhar, Joint Secretary (Economic Affairs), Ministry of External Affairs
- Organizers
- CII (Confederation of Indian Industry)
- Date of Publication
- November 14, 2025