Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 to Shape Future of Electricity Systems
The Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 is a big event about electricity and power.
It will happen in New Delhi from March 19 to 22, 2026.
The Indian government is organizing it to talk about how to make electricity better and more sustainable.
Many important people from India and around the world will come to discuss ideas and show new technologies.
The event will have talks, exhibitions, and meetings to help everyone work together to make electricity systems stronger and more reliable.
India is planning to invest a lot of money, about Rs 4.5 trillion, in making more electricity, improving the power lines, and storing energy better.
This is because India is using more electricity and wants to make sure it is clean and reliable for the future.
Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 will be held from 19-22 March 2026 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi.
The Summit aims to shape a sustainable and resilient electricity future by connecting local capabilities with global vision.
Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced the event and unveiled the brochure and teaser film.
The theme of the Summit is 'Electrifying Growth. Empowering Sustainability. Connecting Globally'.
The event will feature over 50 high-level conference sessions, 500 exhibitors, 25,000 attendees, 1,000 delegates, and 300 speakers.
- Who
- Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal, and other stakeholders
- What
- Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, a global conference-cum-exhibition for the power and electricity sector
- When
- 19-22 March 2026
- Where
- Yashobhoomi, New Delhi
- Why
- To shape a sustainable and resilient electricity future, showcase India's leadership in global energy transition, and facilitate cross-sector dialogue
Government and Industry Stakeholders
Environmental Advocates
Investment Priorities
Government and Industry Stakeholders
Focus on large-scale expansion in generation, transmission, distribution, and energy storage to meet growing demand and ensure grid resilience.
Environmental Advocates
Advocate for greater investment in renewable energy and energy storage to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainability.
- Event Name
- Bharat Electricity Summit 2026
- Date
- 19-22 March 2026
- Location
- Yashobhoomi, New Delhi
- Theme
- Electrifying Growth. Empowering Sustainability. Connecting Globally
- Expected Attendees
- Over 25,000
- Expected Exhibitors
- Over 500
- Expected Delegates
- Over 1,000
- Expected Speakers
- Over 300
- Investment Potential
- Rs 4.5 trillion by 2032
- Power Generation Investment
- $346 billion by 2032
- Transmission and Distribution Investment
- $68.2 billion by 2032
- Energy Storage Investment
- $35.2 billion by 2032
- Installed Power Generation Capacity
- Over 510 GW by November 2025
- Non-Fossil Fuel Capacity
- 52% of installed power mix
- Transmission Network Milestone
- Nearing 5 lakh circuit kilometre mark
Sources
Upcoming Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 reflects India’s resolve to shape future of electricity systems: Manohar Lal
India adding 4–5 GW power capacity/month, to spend $3.03 trillion on smart meters for efficiency
India’s power sector to draw Rs 4.5 trillion investment by 2032; generation, grid and storage to lead: Manohar Lal
