India’s clean energy future will take a prominent place on the national agenda as Pralhad Joshi, Hon’ble Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy, Government of India, headlines the IVCA Renewable Energy Summit 2025 as Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker. The high-level gathering, organised by the Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA), will bring together key players from across the investment and energy ecosystem to mobilize capital for India’s green transition.
The summit, held in Mumbai and supported by Avendus, EAAA Alternatives, and Singularity Capital, aims to catalyze climate-aligned capital to meet India’s ambitious clean energy targets. It will host leaders from private equity, venture capital, alternative investment funds, family offices, and clean technology ventures, along with senior policymakers and regulators.
Speaking ahead of the event, Shri Joshi emphasized the central role of investment in India’s transition: “India’s clean energy shift is not merely an environmental imperative—it is a national development mission. From solar and wind to battery storage and green manufacturing, mobilizing private capital is essential for achieving our 2030 target of 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity. At the IVCA Summit, I look forward to reinforcing the government’s commitment to building an ecosystem that supports sustainable, long-term investment.”
India’s renewable energy sector is experiencing historic momentum. In 2024, renewables attracted 83% of all power sector investments, and non-fossil fuel sources now account for 44% of total installed capacity. The country ranks among the top three globally in new renewable capacity additions, signaling a strong path toward its 2030 commitments.
India’s clean energy roadmap is strongly supported by forward-thinking policy measures aimed at attracting large-scale private investment. Among these are viability gap funding mechanisms specifically tailored for battery energy storage systems, which help bridge the financial challenges of early-stage adoption. Additionally, the government has rolled out incentives to accelerate the growth of offshore wind projects and is prioritizing grid infrastructure upgrades in areas that remain underserved. These interventions collectively aim to make the clean energy ecosystem more viable and investor-friendly.
These progressive efforts are not just administrative moves—they’re actively opening up new opportunities for private equity firms, venture capitalists, and alternative investment funds. With the right frameworks in place, India is positioning itself as a leading destination for climate-aligned capital. This influx of investment is expected to drive innovation, build capacity, and support the country’s ambition to reach 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.
In line with these objectives, the upcoming IVCA Renewable Energy Summit 2025 will feature a range of in-depth sessions designed to explore practical investment pathways. Discussions will include innovative financing models for clean power, integration of artificial intelligence and green hydrogen into energy systems, and the role of renewables in accelerating electric mobility. The summit will also examine advancements in energy storage, hybrid systems, and the expansion of intelligent grid technologies.
Crucially, the event will place strong emphasis on the regulatory landscape and how effective policy frameworks can facilitate large-scale capital deployment. With a growing alignment between public policy and private interest, the summit aims to be a catalyst for unlocking long-term investment flows into the clean energy sector. By providing clarity and confidence to the investor community, the platform will support scalable, sustainable growth.
Among the confirmed speakers are high-profile names from both the public and private sectors. Dr Ruchi Chojer, Executive Director at SEBI, and Vishal Kumar Dev, Principal Secretary for Energy in the Government of Odisha, will be joined by top executives from global financial institutions, development banks, and leading cleantech startups. Their insights will provide valuable perspectives on how to navigate this rapidly evolving space and maximize the impact of capital across India’s energy transition.
Rajat Tandon, President of IVCA, noted: “We are honored to welcome Minister Joshi to the summit. His leadership has been instrumental in driving investment into India’s green sectors—from renewable power and battery storage to supportive regulatory reforms. His presence underscores the government’s commitment to building strong public-private partnerships that can deliver sustainable outcomes at scale.”
The Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA) is India’s apex industry body representing the alternative investment sector. As a not-for-profit organization, IVCA champions policies and initiatives that foster a thriving investment landscape in India.
With a membership of 450+ funds managing over $350 billion in assets, IVCA brings together domestic and global players from venture capital, private equity, infrastructure, real estate, credit, and venture debt segments. Its mission is to drive innovation, entrepreneurship, job creation, and sustainable growth by facilitating constructive dialogue between the industry, government, and regulatory bodies—positioning India as a global fund management destination.
