“Energy security in India is anchored in electrification, backed by grids, MSMEs, policy support,
and smart systems as AI proliferates” says Mr. Hartek Singh, Chairman, ELECRAMA and Vice
President, IEEMA
Editor’s Synopses
- Incoming ELECRAMA Chairman underscores need for grid expansion, smart infrastructure,
and domestic manufacturing scale-up - Smart grids, AI-led automation, and transmission investments to address renewable
curtailment and infrastructure gaps - SME ecosystem and policy responsiveness seen as critical enablers of India’s energy
transition
New Delhi, April 14, 2026: Electrification is emerging as the central pillar of India’s energy
security strategy, particularly in an increasingly volatile global environment, Mr. Hartek Singh,
CMD, Hartek Power, said as he assumes leadership as Chairman for ELECRAMA 2027.
At a time when geopolitical tensions, including those in West Asia, continue to expose the fragility
of global energy supply chains, Mr. Singh emphasised that India’s response must be anchored in
strengthening domestic capability, accelerating electrification, and building resilient
infrastructure.
“Energy security cannot be outsourced. Electrification, supported by grid expansion and digital
intelligence, will define India’s pathway to resilience and long-term growth,” he said.
He noted that India’s renewable energy ambitions, targeting 500 GW capacity, must be
complemented by proportional investments in transmission infrastructure and smart grid
systems. While renewable capacity can be deployed rapidly, transmission networks require longer
gestation, leading to interim challenges such as curtailment in key states. However, ongoing
investments in grid expansion and the integration of AI-led monitoring and automation are
expected to progressively address these constraints.
Mr. Singh further highlighted the structural strength of India’s MSME ecosystem, which
constitutes a significant share of the electrical manufacturing value chain. Enhancing quality
standards and making these enterprises globally competitive will be critical to positioning India
as a global manufacturing hub for power equipment.
He also pointed to the increasingly responsive policy environment, where close coordination
between industry and government is accelerating execution and addressing sectoral bottlenecks,
including input cost pressures and project timelines.
The next phase of India’s energy transition, he said, will be defined by the adoption of smart grids,
integrating automation, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics to enable efficient load
management and reliable power delivery.
In this context, the Government of India has reinforced electrification as central to energy
security. In his March 23, 2026 address, the Prime Minister emphasised reducing hydrocarbon
dependence through electrified systems to build resilience. India’s capacity stands at ~520 GW,
including ~283 GW non-fossil; the nation has a 500 GW renewable energy capacity target by 2030.
This is backed by ~₹3 lakh crore under RDSS and a ₹6 lakh crore-plus transmission pipeline,
signaling a decisive shift to an electricity-led economy.
The Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers’ Association (IEEMA) has launched the 17th
edition of ELECRAMA 2027, scheduled from February 20–24, 2027 at India Expo Mart, Greater
Noida.
The event is expected to host over 1,100 exhibitors and generate business enquiries worth
approximately USD 25 billion.
Under Mr. Singh’s leadership, ELECRAMA 2027 will focus on global collaboration, advanced
manufacturing, and digital innovation, reinforcing India’s ambition to emerge as a global hub for
electrical equipment and energy solutions.
As India navigates a complex global energy landscape, electrification is a strategic imperative
shaping the country’s economic and industrial future.
About HARTEK Group:
HARTEK, established in 1991, is a leading Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company with
operations across the energy value chain. It operates through three strategic business units Power
Systems, Renewables, and Power Distribution Products. The Power Systems business has delivered 400+
EHV and HV substations up to 765 kV, while the Renewables business has connected 10+ GW of solar
capacity to the national grid, ranking Hartek among India’s Top 3 Solar EPC players. Through its Power
Distribution Products unit, the company manufactures electrical smart switchboard panels used in
Industries, buildings and Data Centers. As a 7-time Great Place to Work certified organization, HARTEK
continues to strengthen India’s energy backbone, guided by our purpose of Making your Future Powerful
by Building a Brighter Today.
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