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India's Clean Energy Push at Davos 2026
At the World Economic Forum in Davos 2026, India made big plans for clean energy and new technologies.
The country has already built a lot of non-fossil fuel power and wants to do even more.
Different states like Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka talked to global investors and companies.
They made deals worth trillions of rupees for projects in clean energy, digital infrastructure, and advanced technologies.
For example, Schneider Electric will invest Rs 623 crore in Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh got a ₹25,000 crore investment from Essar Group.
These deals will create jobs and help India become a leader in clean energy and technology.
India has reached 267 GW of non-fossil fuel power by December 2025 and is on track to meet its 2030 climate and energy goals.
Telangana secured an investment of Rs 623 crore from Schneider Electric to expand its facilities for electrical safety products.
Uttar Pradesh signed a ₹25,000 crore MoU with Essar Group for investments in power, energy systems, logistics, and data centers.
Andhra Pradesh attracted investments worth ₹2.50 lakh crore from the 2025 Davos visit and aims to become the world's top economy by 2047.
Maharashtra inked 19 pacts worth Rs 14.5 lakh crore, creating over 15 lakh jobs in various sectors, with the Adani Group planning a $66 billion investment.
- Who
- Indian states (Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka), Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, global investors, and companies like Schneider Electric, Essar Group, Tata Sons, and Adani Group
- What
- Investments and agreements in clean energy, digital infrastructure, and advanced technologies
- Where
- Davos, Switzerland, and various Indian states
- When
- During the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 in Davos, January 2026
- Why
- To promote sustainable growth, attract investments, and position India as a global leader in clean energy and advanced technologies
Key facts
- Event
- World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 in Davos
- India's Non-Fossil Fuel Capacity
- 267 GW by December 2025
- Telangana Investment
- Rs 623 crore by Schneider Electric
- Uttar Pradesh Investment
- ₹25,000 crore with Essar Group
- Andhra Pradesh Investments
- ₹2.50 lakh crore from 2025 Davos visit
- Maharashtra Investments
- Rs 14.5 lakh crore from 19 pacts
- Adani Group Investment
- $66 billion in Maharashtra
- Karnataka Partnerships
- ReNew Power, Xylem, Octopus Energy
Timeline
Telangana's future-focused power plans lure Schneider Electric's Rs 623 crore investment.
Then, India reveals major clean energy investments, with Telangana securing the Schneider deal.
Quotes
A. Revanth Reddy
Chief Minister of Telangana
“Telangana had emerged as one of the fastest-growing electronics manufacturing hubs in the country, with strengths in consumer electronics, telecom hardware, industrial electronics and advanced electronic systems.”
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Deepak Sharma
CEO of Schneider Electric India
“Schneider’s expertise in energy management, industrial automation, and digital transformation aligns closely with Telangana’s vision of becoming a leader in sustainable and technology-driven industrial development.”
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Sources
Tata group keen to invest in Telangana in various sectors, to associate in Musi Riverfront project
NUkler Keen on Nuclear Power Plant in Telangana
Schneider Electric To Invest Rs 623 Cr in Telangana
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