India's Energy Security: Kearney's Gaurav Gulati On Import Dependence, Storage & Logistics Risks

At the Business Today Infrastructure Summit 2026, Gaurav Gulati, Partner, Kearney India, speaks with Business Today's Sakshi Batra on the biggest risks facing India's energy security. Gulati says structural dependence on hydrocarbon imports will continue for decades, making energy security a long-term challenge. He highlights the need for stronger energy storage capacity, resilient logistics networks on land and at sea, and robust infrastructure to withstand global supply disruptions. While reducing import dependence in capital goods is important, Gulati stresses that India must also prepare for a future where imports remain an integral part of the country's energy ecosystem.