Understanding the Energy-Economy Link: Global and Indian Perspective | Open Dialogue | Episode 32

How does energy impact growth, inflation, and India’s economy?In this episode, we explore why energy is central to GDP growth and how it affects inflation. Neelkanth Mishra explains the role of fossil fuels, the pace of the energy transition, and India’s energy imports and pricing challenges.We also discuss what India must do to balance energy security, efficiency, and development.Watch the full episode for clear insights on energy and the economy.Speakers —Sameer Shetty: Group Executive - Digital Banking & Strategic Programs, Axis BankNeelkanth Mishra: Chief Economist, Axis Bank & Head of Global Research, Axis Capital🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for more on global markets and macro trends.#EnergyTransition #EconomicGrowth #SustainableEnergy #EnergyEfficiency #Inflation #GlobalEconomy #CleanEnergy #EnergyPolicy #FossilFuels #ClimateAction #FutureOfEnergy #Macroeconomics #EnergyPodcast #GreenEnergy #CarbonEmissionsChapters:00:00 – Introduction & Energy’s Role in Economic Growth02:38 – Human Development: Cooking, Bricks, and Civilization04:25 – Energy Density and Productivity06:07 – Inflection Points: Energy and Civilization07:11 – Types of Energy & End Uses10:16 – The Global Energy Mix & Conversion Losses12:13 – Evolution of Energy Sources14:03 – Transition to Denser Energy: Coal, Oil, Engines16:59 – Renewable Adoption & Transition Challenges19:03 – Lifecycle Costs, Policy, and Global Lessons22:52 – Price Dynamics, China’s Solar Dominance29:14 – Nuclear Power & Geopolitics31:36 – Oil as a Macro Variable & India’s Import Dependence36:16 – Oil Prices, Inflation, and Economic Strategy44:50 – Volatility, Shale Revolution, and the Future53:06 – Summary, Energy Efficiency, and ClosingSUBSCRIBE TO US: https://www.youtube.com/@OpenDialogueByAxis Download Axis Bank App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...For more informative videos and discussion on important topics related to Banking, finance & economics:LinkedIn - https://in.linkedin.com/company/axis-bank Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/opendialoguebyaxisbankFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/axisbank/Twitter - https://x.com/AxisBankCopyright:©Axis Bank Limited [2025]. All rights reserved. This video and all other videos in this channel are protected by copyright law and may not be used or reproduced without the express written permission of the copyright owner.STATUTORY DISCLAIMER:By accessing this video podcast “Podcast”, I acknowledge that Axis Bank Limited and its subsidiaries ("AXIS BANK") makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, AXIS BANK does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. Moreover, AXIS BANK makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.AXIS BANK EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST