The government cited data from automobile manufacturers, including Maruti Suzuki and Hero MotoCorp, to argue that higher ethanol blends have not led to widespread vehicle reliability issues, while acknowledging a modest impact on fuel economy.
NSA Ajit Doval said India welcomed the US-Iran MoU with cautious optimism, linking it to energy security, freedom of navigation, supply chains and regional stability.
America's emergency oil stockpile has fallen to its lowest level in more than four decades after continued releases linked to the Iran conflict, raising concerns about future supply disruptions.
Amid the West Asia crisis, the two countries discussed energy security and explored ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation.
India’s biofuel expansion is drawing global attention as rising ethanol blending helps shield the country from crude supply disruptions and strengthens energy security amid Middle East tensions.
India highlighted risks to energy supply and global trade at the UN as attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz intensify, stressing diplomacy, safety of navigation, and protection of civilians.
Government introduces a revised LPG distribution system with capped supply and sector prioritisation, while pushing industries and states to shift towards piped natural gas and cleaner alternatives.
As the US deadline approaches, both sides harden positions with warnings, military operations and global concerns over oil routes, signalling a critical turning point in the conflict.
With imports meeting nearly 85 per cent of India's crude needs, OALP Round XI puts 80,228 sq km on offer in the government's most ambitious domestic exploration push yet.
Threaded through the seminar was the resonant vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, evoking the need for deeper self-reliance, technological advancement, and strategic resilience in navigating an increasingly complex global landscape.
