Why fire safety must evolve with India’s technological revolution

India is in the midst of one of the most significant technological transformations in its history. From electric vehicles and renewable energy projects to Artificial Intelligence (AI), advanced manufacturing and digital infrastructure, the country is rapidly building the foundations of a modern, innovation-driven economy. These developments promise cleaner energy, greater efficiency, improved connectivity and new opportunities for growth. Yet, alongside these advances comes a less discussed but increasingly important challenge: The emergence of new and complex fire risks that traditional safety systems were never designed to manage.

For decades, fire protection in industrial and commercial settings was largely focused on conventional hazards involving combustible materials, electrical faults or equipment failures.