The Energy Forum

What The Energy Forum does

The Energy Forum (TEF) is an independent think tank headquartered in New Delhi (11 Aradhana Enclave, Sector-13, Rama Krishna Puram) that conducts research and policy consultation on global energy sector issues with a specific focus on the Indian energy space, green energy transition, and the geopolitics of energy. TEF is built around a network of contributing scientists, economists, policy makers, diplomats, researchers, and academics who publish articles, author books, and speak at TEF-hosted forums. The organization does not develop technology products; its intellectual output is research, publications, and convening.

TEF's core offerings fall into three product lines. The flagship is the annual Purvodaya Perspectives International Conference, held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha (inaugurated 2023; 2025 edition scheduled December 13–14 at Hotel Swosti Premium, expecting 15,000+ visitors, 250+ exhibitors, and 10+ sessions across two days) and focused on India's eastern states, Indo-Pacific connectivity, blue economy, and supply chain resilience. The second line is themed roundtables, including the July 2025 Roundtable Conference on Green Energy at India International Centre, New Delhi. The third line is a publication and newsletter business comprising books such as 'Energizing India: Fuelling a Billion Lives' and 'India's Energy Transition: A Road Map Across Sectors', periodic articles, and a monthly newsletter on energy matters.

TEF's business model is event- and content-driven. Revenue is generated through conference registrations, exhibitor fees, and sponsorships secured via co-organizing partnerships with the Ministry of External Affairs (Government of India) and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), supplemented by publication sales and newsletter distribution. The go-to-market is concentrated on Track 1.5 and Track 2.0 dialogues that bridge policy makers, academia, and industry. The customer base spans government policy makers, diplomats, researchers, academics, industry practitioners, and civil society stakeholders in South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Indo-Pacific, and the Bay of Bengal region.

Name

The Energy Forum

Legal name

The Energy Forum

Website

https://tefindia.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Energy Forum is an independent New Delhi-based think tank that conducts research and policy consultation on India's energy security, green energy transition, and energy geopolitics, serving government policy makers, diplomats, academics, and industry practitioners through conferences, expert roundtables, and publications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy Policy Research

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Electric & Other Services Combined (4931)

akta.pro primary industry

Energy, Utilities & Infrastructure Congresses (THAHAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Environment, Climate & Sustainability Congresses (THAHAJAH)

Keywords

• Energy policy research
• Think tank services
• Energy sector analysis
• Sustainable energy research
• Energy geopolitics

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Conference and Event Operations: The Energy Forum organizes international conferences and roundtable events such as Purvodaya Perspectives and Green Energy Roundtables. Revenue is generated through attendee registrations, exhibitor fees, sponsorship partnerships with government bodies and industry associations, and conference reports. The 2025 Purvodaya Perspectives conference expects 15,000+ visitors and 250+ exhibitors across 10+ sessions.
2. Publication Revenue: TEF publishes books, articles, and newsletters on India's energy security, green energy transition, and geopolitics of energy. The forum offers remuneration to article authors and sells/distributes publications including 'Energizing India: Fuelling a Billion Lives' and 'India's Energy Transition: A Road Map Across Sectors'.
3. Newsletter Subscription: The Energy Forum publishes a periodic newsletter compiling news items and articles on energy-related matters, distributed to subscribers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Energy Forum is an independent think tank that conducts intensive research and policy consultation on the global energy sector with a focus on India's energy landscape. It delivers research-based policy recommendations on energy security, green energy transition, and the geopolitics of energy through books, articles, newsletters, and high-profile conferences/roundtables that convene policymakers, diplomats, academics, and industry practitioners.

Product overview

The Energy Forum is a single unified think tank offering focused on energy sector research and policy analysis for India. The organization provides research publications including articles, books, and newsletters, alongside hosting events such as the annual Purvodaya Perspectives conference and Roundtable Conference on Green Energy. The portfolio includes books like 'Energizing India: Fuelling a Billion Lives', 'India's Green Energy Transition', and 'India's Energy Transition: A Road Map Across Sectors', which collectively address India's energy security, green energy transition, and sustainable development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Energy Forum Think Tank Research and Policy Consultation Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Purvodaya Perspectives 2025: 15,000+ expected visitors, 250+ exhibitors, 10+ sessions, 15+ speakers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Ministry of External Affairs, Government of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025The Ministry of External Affairs is a key partner in organizing the Purvodaya Perspectives 2025 international conference. The partnership leverages MEA's diplomatic networks and government resources to bring together policy makers, diplomats, and international stakeholders for discussions on India's connectivity, trade corridors, and Indo-Pacific strategy.
• Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025CII is a co-organizer of the Purvodaya Perspectives 2025 conference. The partnership brings together industry expertise and government-academic networks to facilitate discussions on energy transition, trade corridors, and regional economic development in India's eastern states.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Gateway House: Indian Council on Global Relations: India-based foreign policy and economics think tank. Comparable to TEF on convening, policy research, and Indo-Pacific energy/economic corridor themes.
• Observer Research Foundation (ORF): India-based think tank covering foreign policy, economics, and energy security. Comparable to TEF on policy research, publications, and convening around India's energy and Indo-Pacific agenda.
• The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI): India's premier energy and sustainability think tank conducting research, policy advisory, and convening. Directly comparable to TEF as an India-based independent energy think tank with policy advisory, publications, and conferences as core offerings.
• Centre for Policy Research (CPR) India: Indian policy research institution engaged in policy advice and scholarship on governance, economy, and sustainability. Comparable on policy research, publications, and government engagement in India's energy and development space.
• Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW): India-based policy research institution focused on energy, environment, and water. Highly comparable to TEF on policy research, advisory mandates, and energy-transition thought leadership in the Indian context.

Others

• Wood Mackenzie: Global commercial energy research and consultancy firm producing reports and advisory on energy markets. Thematically comparable on energy research and analysis, but operates as a commercial subscription research business rather than a non-profit think tank.

Broad incumbents

• Atlantic Council: US-headquartered think tank with prominent energy and Indo-Pacific programs. Comparable on energy policy research and high-profile convening, though broader in scope and significantly larger.
• International Energy Agency (IEA): Global intergovernmental energy policy body producing flagship research and convening energy ministers. Broadly comparable on energy policy analysis and convening, but operates at a much larger scale and serves a global rather than India-specific audience.
• Brookings Institution: Large US think tank with energy and climate policy programs producing research and convening experts. Comparable on policy research and advisory role, though broader in scope and larger in scale than TEF.

Emerging players

• Climate Policy Initiative (CPI): Global policy analysis organization focused on climate and energy finance. Partially comparable to TEF on energy/climate policy research and advisory, though its finance-focused lens is distinct from TEF's India/Indo-Pacific orientation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TEFIndia
• Facebookfacebook.com/theenergyforum

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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