At the 7th G-STIC conference in Delhi, Indian Minister Hardeep Singh Puri discussed India's growing role in global energy transitions. He highlighted the nation's increasing energy demand, projected to reach 7 million barrels per day by 2030, positioning India as a significant player in future energy consumption. The conference, focusing on harmonizing technology, policy, and business pathways for a sustainable future, praised India's achievements in ethanol blending and hydrogen fuel initiatives, including the operation of 15 hydrogen-powered buses. Minister Puri emphasized the importance of India's energy strategies for the Global South, where energy import dependency is high, and highlighted the Ujjwala scheme's impact on expanding cooking gas access and reducing multidimensional poverty. He concluded by underlining India's commitment to innovation, particularly in reducing the cost of green hydrogen production, towards a sustainable energy future.