Cross-border electricity empire cements India’s stranglehold over South Asian energy
India has consolidated its position as South Asia’s primary energy supplier through expanded cross-border electricity trading arrangements with neighbouring countries, fundamentally reshaping regional energy security dynamics. The strategic initiative has transformed India from a regional energy importer to the dominant electricity exporter across the subcontinent.
Recent trade data indicates India now exports electricity to Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar, and Bhutan through dedicated transmission interconnections, generating substantial foreign exchange earnings whilst supporting regional development objectives. The cross-border trade mechanism enables optimal utilisation of India’s surplus generation capacity during specific seasons.
Energy ministry officials highlight that cross-borde...