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Girish Tanti, Co-Founder of the Suzlon Group, has been appointed Chairman of the Confederation of Indian Industry’s (CII) National Committee on Renewable Energy and the Renewable Energy Manufacturing Council for the 2025–26 term.
In his new role, Mr. Tanti will lead the council’s efforts to promote a balanced and inclusive renewable energy strategy that supports diverse clean energy technologies and helps advance India’s target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.
A pioneer in India’s clean energy movement, Mr. Tanti helped lay the foundation for the country’s wind energy sector over three decades ago. His continued advocacy for sustainability and self-reliance has shaped both national and international policy discussions. He currently serves in multiple global leadership roles, including Vice Chairman of the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), Chairman of GWEC’s Global Supply Chain Forum, Chairman of GWEC India, and Chairman of the Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA).
Mr. Girish Tanti said, “A Viksit Bharat—a developed India—must be built on a foundation of clean, reliable, affordable and self-sufficient energy. This is a defining moment for our energy future, and we must move from ambition to accelerated action. Renewable energy must drive our growth—not just by reducing emissions, but by creating jobs, strengthening industries, and securing our energy needs. ‘Make in India’ will play a key role in enabling this transformation.
With India already achieving 222 GW of renewable capacity, our next challenge is to double this capacity in under six years to meet our ambitious 500 GW target. As the world watches, India must set a strong example. My focus will be on fostering robust collaboration between the government and industry to drive national goals while bolstering domestic manufacturing in renewables, including wind, solar, hydro, and bioenergy.”
