Prime Minister Modi delivers a comprehensive address highlighting India's robust economic performance and strategic energy initiatives at India Energy Week 2024 in Goa. He announces a GDP growth rate of 7.5% in the first six months of FY24, surpassing global averages and positioning India as a top contender among the world's largest economies. With a focus on the energy sector, PM Modi emphasizes the escalating demand for electric vehicles and the doubling of India's primary energy demand by 2045. He underscores India's proactive measures to meet this demand, ensuring affordable energy accessibility across the nation. Despite challenges, PM Modi notes a remarkable reduction in petrol and diesel prices, even amidst escalating crude oil rates."India’s oil demand is expected to increase to 38 million barrels per day by 2045 from current 19 million barrels.India is consistently growing its energy capacity. We aim to increase the share of natural gas to 15% of primary energy missfrom 6 % now. By 2030 the refining capacity will be at 450 mtpa in India," PM Modi says.