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Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Highlight India’s Energy Security Vulnerabilities

India buys much of its energy from other countries.

These imports include crude oil, natural gas and cooking gas.

Much of this energy travels through important sea routes such as the Strait of Hormuz.

If fighting or other problems disrupt those routes, India could face energy difficulties.

Former diplomat Sarna said India should find more energy sources and produce more goods at home.

He also said some renewable-energy materials still come from China.

India is trying to become less dependent on any single country.

Sarna connected this effort to strategic autonomy, meaning making decisions based on India’s own interests.

He said companies and investors should prepare for changing supply chains and geopolitical risks.

Key facts

Main risk: Disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz and other maritime routes could affect India’s energy supply.
Imported energy: India relies on imports of crude oil, liquefied natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas.
Renewable-energy dependence: Parts of India’s renewable-energy ecosystem depend on imports from China, including silicon wafers.
Recommended response: Sarna called for diversified energy sources, stronger domestic capabilities and more resilient supply chains.
Strategic autonomy: He said India should build relationships with different powers while keeping national interests central.
Manufacturing competition: India competes with Southeast Asian countries and Mexico for manufacturing and investment under the China-plus-one strategy.
Defence sourcing: India’s defence sourcing has diversified beyond Russia toward the United States, Israel and France.

businesstoday.in · 2 hrs ago