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Hindustan Power has announced a roadmap to build a 5 GW domestic energy portfolio by 2028, led by chairman Ratul Puri. The expansion will focus on renewable and transitional energy assets aligned with India's low-emission and energy security goals. With existing projects across multiple states, the company aims to strengthen domestic generation capacity while maintaining grid reliability. The plan is supported by disciplined financial planning, strong governance and a long-term capital strategy, positioning the company as an active private-sector participant in India's evolving power sector.
Hindustan Power, chaired by Ratul Puri, has laid out a long-term plan to build a 5 gigawatt energy portfolio by 2028, underlining its continued focus on India's expanding power needs. The proposed scale-up will be driven through a combination of renewable and transitional energy assets, reflecting the company's intent to grow in line with national priorities on low-emission capacity while maintaining supply reliability. The roadmap signals a measured approach to growth, with emphasis on sustainability, operational clarity and long-term value creation. Advertisement
The company has indicated that India's power sector has reached a critical phase where decisions taken now will influence capacity, resilience and affordability for decades. Its strategy has been structured to support rising electricity demand while strengthening the overall balance of the power ecosystem. The role of private players, especially in long-gestation infrastructure projects, has been positioned as central to ensuring continuity and stability in supply.
Under Puri's leadership, Hindustan Power has focused on renewables as a core business segment, supported by transitional energy solutions that help manage grid stability and demand fluctuations. This approach reflects an understanding that India's energy transition requires a balance between clean energy targets and practical considerations such as cost, reliability and scale. Renewable energy, according to the company's leadership, is no longer a peripheral segment but a key driver of economic growth, industrial expansion and energy security.
Rather than expanding into unrelated areas, the company has chosen to deepen its presence within the domestic power sector. The strategy prioritises scalable technologies, commercial viability and alignment with policy and market conditions. This focus is aimed at maintaining consistency in asset quality, governance standards and long-term performance across its portfolio.
The planned growth to 5 GW will be supported by capacity additions across several Indian states. Hindustan Power already has projects in Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Bihar, Assam and Tamil Nadu, giving it a geographically diversified but India-focused footprint. The company has stated that infrastructure leadership is defined by long-term impact rather than speed, with each project designed for durability, system integration and sustained contribution to regional power requirements.
The expansion plan is closely aligned with India's broader energy goals, which link power availability with economic growth, industrial competitiveness and self-reliance. By strengthening domestic generation capacity and diversifying the energy mix, the company aims to support a more stable and predictable energy environment. Investments in renewable and transitional energy are also expected to help reduce exposure to external supply shocks.
Beyond energy supply, the projects are expected to create regional economic benefits. Large-scale power developments typically support employment generation, strengthen local supply chains and contribute to skill development in host regions, adding to their long-term socio-economic value.
Achieving a 5 GW portfolio within a defined timeframe will require disciplined financial planning. Hindustan Power has outlined a capital strategy centred on long-term stability, prudent use of leverage and alignment with infrastructure investment cycles. The company has indicated that assets with strong fundamentals and policy alignment continue to attract long-term capital, even amid market fluctuations. Financial discipline has been highlighted as essential to ensuring growth without weakening balance sheet strength.
Governance and institutional capability form another pillar of the roadmap. The company has emphasised structured decision-making, risk management and adherence to established operational standards. As regulatory oversight and competition in the energy sector increase, strong governance frameworks are seen as critical for sustained performance and adaptability.
Looking beyond the immediate target, the 5 GW milestone has been positioned as part of a longer journey. Hindustan Power has stated that future growth will continue to be guided by national priorities, long-term planning and a continued focus on renewable and transitional energy within India.
Source PTI
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