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Mahindra Group MD & CEO Anish Shah strongly supports Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for fuel conservation and energy security. He views current global turmoil as a key opportunity for India to speed up its clean energy shift and boost manufacturing.
Energy Security Imperative
Modi recently urged citizens, businesses, and institutions to reduce fuel use as geopolitical tensions and supply issues mount, especially with the West Asia crisis. With India importing over 85% of its crude oil, the economy is highly exposed to global price shocks. Experts expect the government's renewed emphasis on fuel efficiency and energy discipline will significantly speed up the country's push for cleaner transport and renewable power.
Mahindra's Green Ambitions
Mahindra, with deep ties to mobility, energy, and sustainability, is strongly committed to electric vehicles and renewable energy. Shah confirmed the company is focused on innovations that cut fossil fuel use. This strategy aligns Mahindra with India's changing energy needs and sustainability targets.
India's Manufacturing Prowess
Shah also highlighted India's broader economic strengths in a volatile world. In Mahindra’s Integrated Annual Report 2024-25, he noted that India's growing infrastructure, young population, and government support offer a unique chance for the country to lead global manufacturing. Mahindra's businesses touch roughly 70% of India's GDP, positioning the group to benefit from the strong domestic economy and global supply chain realignments.