India unveils AI-powered autonomous fuelling at VivaTech 2026

Repos Energy presented a live working prototype of its Autonomous Fuelling Solution at VivaTech Paris 2026. The event marked India’s debut as AI Country Partner, featuring its largest-ever national pavilion. Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal and French President Emmanuel Macron attended the showcase at the India Pavilion. The prototype combines AI-based demand forecasting, IoT-enabled remote monitoring, robotic dispensing, and digital payments. Repos Energy, founded by Aditi Bhosale Walunj and Chetan Walunj, described the demonstration as a defining moment for the company and Indian entrepreneurs. Chetan Walunj added that the future of energy is autonomous, intelligent, and made in India.

The startup is one of 25 high-potential Indian firms curated by the DPIIT under the 'Bharat Innovates' theme. Repos Energy aims to use VivaTech to build global partnerships and attract international interest in its technology.

Shri Piyush Goyal pledged government support to accelerate the adoption of Autonomous Fuelling infrastructure. He committed to creating policies that enable the introduction and scaling of the technology across India. The showcase highlighted India’s growing role in AI and energy innovation. Repos Energy’s prototype demonstrates the potential of autonomous fuelling systems. The government’s backing signals a push for rapid development and deployment of the technology nationwide.