INNOVATIVE ECONOMYINNOVATIVE ECONOMYИнновационная экономика2413-560748812ArticlesСтатьиResearch ArticleCybersecurity as a critical factor in the digital transformation of India's energy infrastructureКибербезопасность как критический фактор цифровой трансформации энергетической инфраструктуры Индииhttps://orcid.org/0009-0004-8385-5617ShagapVasiliy AndreevichШагапВасилий Андреевич

Student of the Master's degree program "Corporate Economics and Business Management", Peoples' Friendship University of Russia. Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University)

Студент программы магистратуры «Корпоративная экономика и управление бизнесом», - Российский университет дружбы народов им. Патриса Лумумбы (РУДН)

1032230872@pfur.ruhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-1437-00082393-4075SolovievaYuliana VladimirovnaСоловьёваЮлиана Владимировна

Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor, 08.00.05, Associate Professor of the Department of National Economy, Faculty of Economics, Patrice Lumumba Russian University of Friendship of Peoples

Кандидат экономических наук, доцент, 08.00.05, доцент кафедры национальной экономики, экономический факультет Российского университета дружбы народов им. П. Лумумбы

solovyeva_yuv@pfur.ruPeoples' Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN)Российский университет дружбы народов им. Патриса Лумумбы (РУДН)120320261231003202610032026Copyright ©; 2026, INNOVATIVE ECONOMYCopyright ©; 2026, Инновационная экономика2026INNOVATIVE ECONOMYИнновационная экономикаhttps://journals.rudn.ru/in-econ/article/view/48812

The article examines the pivotal role of cybersecurity in the digital transformation of India's energy infrastructure. It explores the tension between enhanced operational efficiency through digital technologies (Smart Grid, RES, IoT) and the increased vulnerability to cyberattacks. The study traces the evolution of India's cybersecurity regulatory framework and institutional mechanisms, highlighting challenges posed by import dependence and supply chain risks. Based on this analysis, it proposes a holistic strategy integrating robust regulation, national technological development, and international collaboration.

В статье исследуется критическая роль кибербезопасности в процессе цифровой трансформации энергетической инфраструктуры Индии. Анализируется диалектическое противоречие между повышением операционной эффективности за счет внедрения цифровых технологий (Smart Grid, ВИЭ, IoT) и одновременным расширением поверхности для кибератак. Рассматривается эволюция нормативно-правовой базы и институциональных механизмов Индии в области кибербезопасности, выявляются ключевые вызовы, связанные с импортозависимостью и уязвимостью цепочек поставок. На основе проведенного анализа формулируются рекомендации по разработке комплексного подхода, сочетающего регуляторное давление, развитие национального технологического потенциала и международное сотрудничество

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