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Wednesday, September 2, 2026

A single day's take on the energy transition, capital and strategy. Share it with the link below.

  • Fundraising stalls not from bad ideas but from weak financial structuring and unclear investor narratives.
  • Scaling a business without transforming its operating model is the fastest route to margin erosion.
  • Government asset monetisation unlocks dormant value — but only when commercial structuring precedes policy conversations.
Strategy

Why Strategy Fails Before Execution Begins

Most strategic plans collapse at the design stage — vague objectives, misaligned incentives and no clear capital allocation logic. Rigorous strategy must connect vision to financials before a single operational decision is made.

Fundraising

Fundraising Is a Process, Not an Event

Founders who treat fundraising as a one-time pitch consistently underperform. Building investor-grade financial models, a credible growth thesis and warm relationship pipelines well ahead of need separates funded businesses from stalled ones.

Storage

BESS Projects Demand Commercial Clarity First

Battery energy storage deployments are increasing across markets, yet many projects falter on revenue model ambiguity. Defining offtake structures, grid tariff assumptions and financing terms early is non-negotiable for bankability.

Green Hydrogen

Green Hydrogen Needs Anchor Demand, Not Just Supply

Green hydrogen supply infrastructure is advancing globally, but without credible industrial offtake commitments, project economics remain fragile. Demand-side contracting strategy must lead technology and capital deployment decisions.

Macro

Asset Monetisation Unlocks Government Balance Sheet Value

Public authorities across India hold significant underutilised assets — depots, land and infrastructure. Structured monetisation, as demonstrated in Maharashtra government projects, requires commercial design that aligns stakeholder interests before financial close.

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