India’s Energy Security in Post June 2025: Structural Shifts, Geopolitical Risks, and Monsoon Impacts
India's Energy Security in Post June 2025: Structural Shifts, Geopolitical Risks, and Monsoon Impacts
By Dr. D C Patra, Member of the Board of Advisor at CNSS
India’s energy landscape is at a critical crossroads as it navigates the global shift toward clean electricity, compounded by short-term shocks like the Israel-Iran conflict and monsoon-driven power fluctuations. These simultaneous disruptions have highlighted the country’s dependence on fossil fuel imports and the vulnerability of its energy systems during extreme geopolitical or climatic events. With renewable energy facing seasonal challenges—solar dips and wind surges during monsoon months—India must balance resilience and sustainability to protect its economy and energy access.
The report outlines a five-pillar policy strategy focused on fossil fuel resilience, renewable energy integration, climate-adaptive planning, inflation management, and accelerating the clean energy transition. As India diversifies crude sources, enhances storage infrastructure, and plans smarter energy grids, it aims to shield itself from global uncertainties while advancing toward a more self-reliant, low-carbon future. This integrated approach is vital to securing energy and economic stability in an era of volatility and transformation.