In this episode of Money Konnect by Edelweiss Mutual Fund, Anisha Nayar Dhawan speaks with Sunjay Sudhir, Former India Ambassador to the UAE and Former Permanent Representative to IRENA, about India's evolving energy security strategy and the critical role it plays in the country's long-term economic growth.

The discussion explores how India is balancing rising energy demand with its clean energy ambitions, while strengthening energy resilience through renewable energy expansion, diversified crude oil imports, strategic petroleum reserves, and investments in critical minerals. Sunjay Sudhir also shares insights into the global geopolitical landscape, the importance of energy security beyond oil and gas, and how these developments could shape India's journey towards becoming a $7–10 trillion economy.

The episode further examines the impact of crude oil prices on inflation, GDP, and the broader economy, along with India's roadmap for renewable energy, solar, wind, nuclear power, green hydrogen, ethanol blending, battery storage, and supply chain resilience. It also discusses the growing energy needs driven by AI, data centers, and rapid industrialization.

Tune in to this episode for valuable insights into India's energy transition, the future of sustainable growth, and why energy resilience is becoming increasingly important for policymakers, businesses, investors, and every Indian.