This category covers more ground than most. At one end: commodity energy products - crude oil, natural gas, refined petroleum, propane, biodiesel, ethanol. At the other: capital equipment - solar panels, wind turbines, gas turbines, oil drilling equipment, offshore platforms, pipeline infrastructure, hydroelectric systems. India's export strength sits firmly on the equipment and manufactured products side. Solar is the clearest example: India is now the world's third-largest solar market, domestic panel manufacturing has grown fast under the PLI scheme, and Indian solar panel exporters are supplying utility projects and commercial installations across Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. Lubricants and greases are another consistent export - Indian Oil, Hindustan Petroleum, and private manufacturers between them supply industrial lubricants to buyers in over 100 countries.
On petroleum products, India refines and exports at scale. Diesel, petrol, jet fuel, and petrochemical feedstocks leave refining complexes in Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh to buyers across the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia. Biodiesel and ethanol exports are growing as India's blending mandates have pushed domestic production up. Crude oil is listed here as a tradeable commodity - buyers sourcing crude need to engage suppliers directly on specifications, origin, and shipping terms, since those transactions work differently from standard manufactured goods orders.
For equipment - solar panels, wind turbines, gas turbines, energy storage systems, smart meters, fuel cells, geothermal pumps, oil drilling equipment - check BIS, CE, and IEC certification on individual supplier profiles. MNRE approvals apply to some renewable energy equipment. Smart meters from Indian manufacturers have been deployed domestically at utility scale and are now going to buyers in Africa and South Asia. Browse by subcategory based on whether you're sourcing commodity products or equipment, and use the enquiry function early - this category more than most needs a spec and terms conversation before any order moves forward.
