The Future of India's Energy Security | Vipul Tuli & Bhupinder Singh Bhalla

ndia has crossed 50% non-fossil electricity capacity ahead of schedule—but is the country truly energy secure? In this episode of The Fine Print by FICCI, two of India's leading energy experts unpack one of the country's biggest strategic challenges: balancing rapid economic growth with affordable, reliable and sovereign energy. Vipul Tuli, President & CEO, Renewables West, Sembcorp Industries and Chair, FICCI RE CEOs Committee, joins Bhupinder Singh Bhalla, Former Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), for an in-depth conversation on India's energy transition. Together, they explore: - What energy security really means beyond electricity- Why India still imports over 80% of its oil despite renewable growth- The storage challenge holding back the clean energy transition- Can Green Hydrogen become India's next strategic advantage?- Why nuclear power remains critical for a reliable low-carbon grid- Policy reforms, DISCOM challenges and infrastructure gaps- Critical minerals, geopolitics and India's long-term energy sovereignty- What India must do to achieve its 2047 and 2070 ambitions Whether you're a policymaker, industry leader, investor, researcher or simply interested in India's future, this conversation offers valuable insights into the decisions that will shape the country's energy landscape for decades to come. Watch the full episode on YouTube.