Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal visited the Repos Energy booth at VivaTech Paris 2026, where the Pune-based energy-tech startup demonstrated a live working prototype of its Autonomous Fuelling Solution. The event marked India's debut as AI Country Partner at Europe's largest tech summit.
Repos Energy Showcases Autonomous Fuelling at India Pavilion
Repos Energy was among 25 Indian startups curated by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the 'Bharat Innovates' theme. The startup presented an AI-and-robotics-powered fuel station of the future, integrating artificial intelligence, IoT, robotics, and digital payments with minimal human intervention.
Government Commitment to Autonomous Fuelling
Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, emphasized India's commitment to introducing autonomous fuelling infrastructure. He stated that the government is dedicated to creating the right policy environment to scale this technology across the country. The minister highlighted that startups like Repos Energy are building at the intersection of AI, IoT, and energy, positioning India to lead the global energy transition.
Repos Energy Founders Speak at VivaTech
Aditi Bhosale Walunj, Founder of Repos Energy, described the showcase as a defining moment for Indian entrepreneurs building for the world. Chetan Walunj, Co-Founder, added that the future of energy is autonomous, intelligent, and made in India, reaffirming the company's commitment to Viksit Bharat.
Founded in 2017, Repos Energy has built a network of over 2,500 fuelling partners and served more than 25,000 businesses across India. The company has worked with the Government of India to establish the doorstep fuel delivery policy framework and is backed by the late Shri Ratan Tata across two funding rounds.
The autonomous fuelling prototype on display integrates AI-based demand forecasting, IoT-enabled remote monitoring, robotic dispensing, and frictionless digital payments. The system is designed to support both conventional fuels and emerging energy sources, contributing to operational efficiency, safety, and decarbonisation.
Repos Energy's selection under 'Bharat Innovates' positions it at the intersection of India's global energy transition and deep-tech export identity. The company aims to use the VivaTech platform to advance strategic global partnerships and attract international interest in its autonomous fuelling infrastructure.
