India, Nov. 3 -- India's power sector is high on policymakers' and investors' lists. The draft National Electricity Policy is in advanced stages of formulation. Demand is expected to increase over the next decade, driven by manufacturing, data centres, and electrification of transport, among others. Indian and international companies are keen to capitalise on this opportunity.

But the power sector also offers opportunities beyond traditional investments in power generation and networks.

One such opportunity is investing in AI-based technologies and solutions. The Central Electricity Authority has constituted a committee to examine emerging AI applications, facilitate knowledge sharing, and recommend suitable initiatives and guidelines f...