EP 62 | Peter VARGHESE on China’s Tech Dominance, Trump’s America, & the India-Australia Partnership. – Duplicate – [#5969]

https://youtube.com/shorts/QDyWCIGBFrM?si=hW99YPBgkNfXauPV Can democracies compete with China’s algorithmic hegemony in the energy transition? In this pivotal episode, we sit down with Peter Varghese AO, former head of Australia’s Office of National Assessments (Australia’s intelligence agency), former High Commissioner (Ambassador) to India, and former Australian Secretary of Foreign Affairs, for an unfiltered discussion about the new world […]

EP 61 | 1991: India’s Near-Default Moment. How Did We Survive — and in 2025 What Challenges Come Next? | Montek Singh AHLUWALIA – Duplicate – [#5415]

https://youtu.be/ZDgTz0hZHx0?si=Zk4wG87-gB_8fvof 1991: India’s Near-Default Moment. How Did We Survive — and  in 2025 What  Challenges Come Next? | Montek Singh AHLUWALIA On this program, we engage with the key thinkers and leaders shaping India’s economic, energy, and policy landscape. I’m your host, Ravin MIRCHANDANI, and today, honestly, I’m a little bit starstruck. Joining us on […]

EP 59 | Women Leaders in Hydrogen – India

https://youtu.be/rwcLp9RzXuc?si=WT0oY0plfg0_k_rg In 2025, hydrogen is a darling of the energy sector. It represents hope for a greener tomorrow and the opportunity to democratize the energy generation industry, allowing any country to generate energy rather than being subject to the tyranny of the hydrocarbon molecule.   Yet, it is underrepresented by women at the senior level […]

EP 58 | Australia & India: Adapting to the New Global Reality | Philip GREEN | Australia’s High Commissioner to India

https://youtu.be/hF1nTQA4CAs?si=gt_AO5gWE5JDXxpS In this episode, we explore the intersection of policy and industry with a distinguished guest who plays a central role in advancing Australia’s engagement with India.   We are honored to welcome Phil Green, Australia’s High Commissioner to India, and a seasoned diplomat with a remarkable career spanning four continents. Over the years, Phil […]

EP 57 | Navigating Geopolitics in a Shifting World Order | Vijay GOKHALE

https://youtu.be/6sw_bDz-P7g?si=6T_PxoLaR8I9UDao In this episode, Vijay Gokhale, former Indian Foreign Secretary, offers a nuanced analysis of the evolving dynamics of geopolitics and global trade. He examines China’s strategic maneuvers in supply chain control, its negotiation strategies, and the broader implications for international diplomacy.   The episode also evaluates the potential repercussions of Donald Trump’s return to […]

EP 56 | Fuels of the future with Honeywell | Ranjit KULKARNI

https://youtu.be/InRODGsCSV4?si=Q1loTrbqeyc1Kipm On Energizing India, we speak with key protagonists in the energy transition and clean mobility sectors to uncover what works, what often doesn’t, and to hear from those who have faced the toughest challenges. While we frequently discuss topics like lithium, hydrogen, and electric mobility, there is another part of the energy transition sector […]

EP 55 | Inside India’s Journey Towards Energy Transition with Amitabh Kant

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjPr6UBnEOUIn this episode, we welcome one of the key protagonists for both electric mobility and hydrogen energy in India: Amitabh Kant. A distinguished bureaucrat and policymaker, he is recognized for his substantial contributions to the development of the Indian economy. An alumnus of St. Stephen’s College and JNU, he joined the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) […]

EP 54 | Decoding the Future of Urban Electric Mobility | Gensol EV | Pratik Gupta

https://youtu.be/QjPr6UBnEOU?si=ilVCMxhsAIErJOd_ India’s population is projected to surpass China’s in both overall numbers and population density in the coming years. This growth is particularly concentrated in urban areas, which are facing significant challenges. Traffic congestion, increased road stress, road rage, and heightened demand for utilities and essential services are adversely affecting the quality of life for […]

EP 53 | Industrial Decarbonisation with Green Hydrogen | Shardul Kulkarni

https://youtu.be/_AEBDZ9rsoI?si=cuD8nU-trruz8j8u In his Independence Day address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed the government’s commitment to establishing India as a global leader in green hydrogen through the National Green Hydrogen Mission. In just a year and a half, this mission has placed the hydrogen molecule at the forefront of discussions among energy developers, investors, policymakers, and […]