Bindu Madhavi Polumahanti is an energy policy and regulatory leader with extensive experience across India’s power, renewable energy and energy storage sectors. Currently Senior Director at the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA), she works closely with industry, government and key stakeholders to advance policy development, accelerate market growth and strengthen India’s energy storage ecosystem. Her expertise spans Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), renewable energy integration, electricity regulation, EVs, clean mobility and energy-transition policy. She has been actively involved in policy advocacy for energy storage and brings a strong understanding of India’s evolving power-sector regulatory landscape. Recognized with the Energy Changemaker Award at the Women Leaders in Energy Awards, Bindu also brings an important perspective on women’s leadership in the energy sector. As a speaker, she offers practical insights into policy, technology and market reforms shaping India’s transition toward a cleaner, resilient and sustainable energy future.