PricewaterhouseCoopers Pvt. Ltd, India (PwCPL, India) was originally incorporated in 1983 and is a member of the global network. The legacy firms of PwC have been present in India for over 150 years and has a deep understanding of the country’s business environment. At present, our consultants operate out of sixteen cities (Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata (registered office), Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Bhubaneswar, Mumbai, Nagpur, Noida, Hyderabad, Pune, Patna, Bhopal, Raipur, Dehradun) in the country and Dhaka in Bangladesh and have a strong team of over 25,000 professionals involved in providing services to private sector, public sector and various levels of government in India and abroad, international development agencies, etc. 

PwCPL, India has a diverse set of professionals, including civil engineers, economists, sociologists, accounting and financial management specialists, urban planners, information technology specialists, education and training specialists. It also has suitable resource pool and experience to provide technical and functional backstopping for the project. PwCPL, India has successfully worked with a number of national, subnational and local/regional government, multilateral and bi-lateral clients across Asia. 

Our One Consulting practice is dedicated to delivering world-class services and innovative solutions to our clients across iBT, iDE and iDAC in each of our focus Go-Long-Sectors. Intelligent Business Transformation (iBT) has played a pivotal role in assisting Central and State Governments, Public Sector Undertakings, private clients, and multilateral and bilateral funding agencies, such as the World Bank, International Finance Corporation, Asian Development Bank, and the UK Department for International Development. By integrating Management Consulting and Technology Consulting, One Consulting enhances market outreach and introduces the innovative concept of Solution Clusters, fostering a more cohesive and strategic approach. 

Energy, Utilities & Resources (EU&R)

At PwC India, our EU&R practice is uniquely positioned to assist governments and businesses in leading the charge towards improved climate performance. We aid our clients in navigating evolving regulatory landscapes, seizing cost efficiencies, and enhancing preparedness for the future. We have provided our advisory services to Central ministries, 26+ State and local government agencies, 25+ Central and State PSUs, 55+ Generation, Transmission & Distribution utilities, 20+ Sector authorities and Nodal agencies in renewables and mining, 20+ International development agencies and Multilateral development banks, 10+ Philanthropic and not-for-profit organizations, and governments and utilities across 30+ countries.

Our EU&R practice focuses on addressing three critical domains: Energy Transition (ET), Utilities Transformation (UT), and Mining & Resources (MR). 

• In the Energy Transition domain, we work to accelerate the adoption of clean energy and decarbonization efforts while ensuring energy remains reliable and affordable. 
• Within Utilities Transformation, we aim to enable secure, reliable, and efficient utility services to support a resilient and adaptable energy future. 
• In Mining & Resources, our efforts are centered around facilitating resource security, promoting investment, and driving sustainable growth within the mining and metals sectors. 

To achieve these objectives, we concentrate on several key focus areas including sectoral strategy and roadmaps, program design and scale-up, business model reinvention, market assessment and feasibility studies, and advancing decarbonization initiatives alongside open access policies. We also explore emerging energy technologies, utility restructuring, and public-private partnerships, complemented by regulatory and commercial advisory services. Additionally, we address resource adequacy and renewable energy grid integration, power markets and trading, and operational excellence. Our approach is further strengthened through digital transformation and analytics, infrastructure resilience, capacity building, bid process advisory, and a dedicated focus on sustainable mining, the electric vehicle value chain, and electric mobility solutions.

Energy Transition Services

The challenge of global warming-induced climate change stands as a paramount concern in today's world, increasingly drawing attention from the business community. Addressing this challenge has emerged as a key priority for businesses worldwide. PwC India has a dedicated energy transition practice since 2008 within advisory services in distinguished sectors such as – Alternative fuels, Renewable Energy, Electric mobility, Energy efficiency, Industrial decarbonization among others. 

PwC India possesses a highly skilled and diverse team with extensive qualifications, dedicated to delivering comprehensive solutions for sustainable finance and nature-based financing projects. At PwC India, our energy transition practice is uniquely positioned to assist governments and businesses in leading the charge towards improved climate performance. We aid companies in navigating evolving regulatory landscapes, seizing cost efficiencies, and enhancing preparedness for the future. 

Our Energy Transition practice offers a comprehensive range of services designed to support the shift towards a sustainable and low-carbon future.

• Industrial Decarbonization: We support industries through energy and resource assessments, technology feasibility studies, development of decarbonization roadmaps, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Renewable and New Energies: We focus on technical, commercial and economic feasibility assessments for a variety of technologies including solar and wind (both onshore and offshore), biofuels, energy storage solutions, and green hydrogen development.
• Built Environment: Our services encompass building design, the use of low carbon materials, conducting energy, water, and indoor air quality audits, implementing smart building technologies, and assisting with green building certifications.
• E-Mobility: We cover all electric vehicle segments such as two-wheelers, three-wheelers, four-wheelers, commercial vehicles, and buses, along with EV charging infrastructure, battery swapping solutions, upstream grid infrastructure, and EV battery considerations. We support clients by developing tailored strategies for EV adoption and advising on regulatory compliance and market entry.
• Sustainable Cooling: We offer expertise in sustainable cooling technologies, improving cold chain energy efficiency, district cooling solutions, and deploying low carbon cooling technologies.
• Energy Systems Modelling: We provide energy and financial modeling, identify investment potential, and conduct policy scenario analyses to support informed decision-making in energy transition initiatives.

We advise governments on national, state, and city-level programs aimed at promoting renewable energy, energy efficiency, climate resilience, cold chain management, and electric mobility. 

With a comprehensive suite of offerings, we empower organizations to navigate the complexities of decarbonization, transition to renewable energy, and adopt sustainable practices. Grounded in innovation and expertise, we serve as a trusted partner in advancing towards a greener, more sustainable future. Additionally, we assist private clients in understanding sector dynamics and facilitate their decision-making processes.

Fuels and Resources Strategy & Operations Team

PwC India’s Fuels and Resources Strategy & Operations team brings a strong understanding of industry requirements across the full project lifecycle of Green fuels (Ammonia, hydrogen, etc) and has provided professional advisory services to private sector companies, industry participants, government organizations, and multilateral and bilateral development agencies. The team has a dedicated focus on energy transition and has demonstrated experience across green fertilizer/ ammonia, green hydrogen, alternative fuels, carbon capture, and the fertilizer sector. PwC India has a pool of dedicated professionals with specialized capabilities in green ammonia, green hydrogen, and other emerging low-carbon fuels, supported by extensive experience in working with a diverse set of clients and addressing complex strategic, technical, commercial, and policy-related challenges across the green fuels value chain.

PwC India has successfully executed multiple engagements in the green ammonia and green hydrogen sectors, as well as in carbon capture and broader decarbonization pathways. These assignments have covered techno-economic feasibility, policy and regulatory assessments, commercial evaluations, risk analysis, pre-feasibility studies, financial model reviews, infrastructure and logistics assessments, export potential evaluation, and the development of green hydrogen roadmaps at the sub-national level. 

With regard to the fertilizer segment, the team has executed several projects relating to the revival and strategic assessment of fertilizer projects in India and some of the select South East Asian countries including Nepal. This includes pre-feasibility studies for urea plants, pre-feasibility assessment for coal-based ammonia, urea, and ammonium nitrate projects, techno-commercial assessments, off-take strategy development, financial appraisal, cost benchmarking, and risk and sensitivity analysis. The team’s experience in both conventional fertilizer projects and green fertilizer pathways enables it to bring a comprehensive perspective on technology options, feedstock transition, project economics, market demand, policy incentives, and implementation risks.

PwC India’s team has been entrusted by various bilateral agencies as well as leading multilateral institutions including the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation, the Asian Development Bank, FCDO, JICA, and the European Union, across the broader energy and resources spectrum. These engagements reflect the team’s ability to combine global perspectives with local market understanding, and to support stakeholders across policy formulation, investment planning, project development, feasibility assessment, and implementation roadmap preparation.

The team has undertaken a wide range of green fuels and energy transition assignments, including appraisal of a potential green fertilizer / chemical fertilizer project in Nepal; pre-feasibility study for decentralized green ammonia production in India with a capacity of 50 TPD; advisory support for a green hydrogen and ammonia upstream project; preparation of the Green Hydrogen Roadmap for Himachal Pradesh; green ammonia studies and green hydrogen roadmap development at the sub-national level; and assessment of decarbonization pathways for natural gas systems, including the use of carbon capture. These assignments demonstrate the team’s strong capabilities across green fuel production, application assessment, infrastructure evaluation, export potential assessment, regulatory review, commercial strategy, and project-level techno-economic analysis