Akshay Jaitly is co-founder of Trilegal, a law firm with nearly 30 years of experience advising on projects in various sectors, including power and infrastructure. He is engaged in policy issues regarding infrastructure and energy and writes on India’s energy transition. He holds a BA in History from St. Stephen’s College and a Master’s in International Affairs from Columbia University.
Akshay Jaitly is co-founder of Trilegal, a law firm with nearly 30 years of experience advising on projects in various sectors, including power and infrastructure. He is engaged in policy issues regarding infrastructure and energy and writes on India’s energy transition. He holds a BA in History from St. Stephen’s College and a Master’s in International Affairs from Columbia University.
Indian energy policy should create conditions where private firms may consider whether it is optimal for them to buy such equipment
Heavy lifting is now required in electricity and financial reforms
Greater effectiveness will come from improved organisation design in the Union government
On-Budget subsidies create more gratitude in the voter
The Indian community needs to develop a shared consensus on three challenges
Emphasise the path to discovery, not a design
Many states need a new electricity policy that can support high economic growth
Policymakers should help embed India in the growing presence of this tax worldwide
The second pillar of climate financing, JETP is oriented towards investability in the electricity sector
Electricity shortages come from government involvement in resource allocation
Central planning in decarbonisation will impose excessive costs upon society
The Centre is trying to force domestic sourcing of solar-power equipment, which may be a mistake