Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Oil Shocks Drive Energy Security and Sustainability Shift
Geopolitical tensions, like the Russia-Ukraine war and West Asian conflicts, have shown how risky it is for India to rely on imported oil.
Experts say India must keep its energy supply safe while also trying to reduce pollution.
Coal still powers most of India’s electricity, but solar and wind are growing.
Companies are now making sustainability part of their everyday business, not just a side project.
They are also buying batteries and diversifying supply chains to avoid price spikes and shortages.
Geopolitical tensions expose India’s heavy reliance on imported crude oil.
Energy security and resilience are now as important as climate goals.
India’s electricity mix is 68% coal, 17% renewables (26% with hydro).
Supply‑chain diversification and battery storage help mitigate raw‑material cost spikes.
Companies are integrating sustainability into core business strategies, not just ESG compliance.
- Who
- Industry leaders, economists, and experts
- What
- Shift in India's energy strategy due to geopolitical shocks
- When
- 2026
- Where
- Mint Sustainability Impact Summit 2026, India
- Why
- To secure energy supply and meet climate goals
- Event
- Mint Sustainability Impact Summit 2026
- Key Theme
- Energy security vs sustainability
- India crude oil import share
- 85%
- Coal share of electricity
- 68%
- Renewable share of electricity
- 17% (26% with hydro)