Policymakers in New Delhi are encouraged to consider adopting two time zones as a strategy to enhance India's energy efficiency and reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels. The current system, established during British colonial rule, enforces a single time zone across the country, which has led to wasted morning sunlight in the east and extended energy-intensive work hours in the west. By allowing eastern states such as West Bengal and Assam to operate on GMT+6:00, and western states like Maharashtra on GMT+5:00, India could optimize its energy consumption. This change would enable factories in the east to operate during peak solar energy production hours, potentially saving 2 billion kilowatt-hours annually, which could meet the charging needs of all electric vehicles in the country. The current energy market dynamics show that electricity prices are lower during the day when solar power is abundant, but spike in the evening when demand surges. Implementing two time zones could alleviate pressure on the national grid and enhance the competitiveness of industries in less developed eastern states, while also providing a better quality of life for workers.