Powering Change: From "Made in India" to Global Reach and the CleanTech Transformation - CBC Family Leadership Talk with Sampath Kumar, CEO of FEST-Group & Feston Solar

Updated: Nov 11

In this inspiring episode of CBC Family Leadership Talks, Sampath Kumar, CEO of FEST-Group & Feston Solar and Co-Chair of the CBC Agriculture & Food Industries Hub, shares his remarkable journey of leading one of India’s most dynamic CleanTech enterprises.

Under his visionary leadership, Feston Solar has expanded across manufacturing, EPC, and technology solutions — covering solar inverters, BESS, EV, and net-zero systems — while remaining deeply committed to the “Made in India” vision.

At REI 2025, the company introduced its latest hybrid and grid-tie inverters, underscoring its drive to deliver cutting-edge and high-efficiency clean-energy technologies. In this conversation, Sampath discusses Feston’s growth strategy, its step-by-step global expansion, and how the CBC philosophy #TogetherWeAreStronger continues to inspire his leadership approach.

Looking ahead

Looking ahead, Feston Solar is preparing to join the CBC #TogetherWeAreStronger Consortium & Ecosystem for Morocco and explore business opportunities in Cambodia, advancing its mission to accelerate sustainable transformation and empower industries across regions. With a unique blend of engineering excellence, purpose-driven entrepreneurship, and collaborative leadership, Sampath Kumar embodies the spirit of innovation and partnership that defines the CleanTech Business Club Family.