India must boost local production of electrical equipment or resign to import dependency
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Summary
Business-as-usual would leave India with an electrical equipment import dependence that may rival the energy sector’s within a decade. Here's what could turn the country into an electrical goods powerhouse.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Livemint - Opinion
Published Thursday, 18 June 2026
Affected Population 1.4 billion consumers, 300 million without reliable power
Key Numbers
500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030
Saubhagya: 100% household electrification
175 GW renewable energy installed (2025)
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right