India has built energy resilience to withstand external shocks, says PuriIndia has enhanced its energy security by diversifying crude oil supplies. Strategic infrastructure expansion and domestic exploration inve...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
Drill, Baby, Drill: India to fund Rs 650 cr per well for 60 deepsea wells to break its oil import habitIndia's government will fund offshore oil and gas exploration directly from its national budget. The "Samudra Manthan" scheme allocates sig...
02 Aug, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
ONGC plans 150 deepwater wells under Rs 84,084-crore Samudra Manthan MissionONGC will drill 150 deepwater wells over seven years. The Samudra Manthan scheme aims to boost domestic oil and gas exploration. This initi...
01 Aug, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
RBI likely to hold repo rate at 5.25%, market to focus on policy guidance: NuvamaThe Reserve Bank of India will likely keep its repo rate unchanged at 5.25 percent. Policymakers are expected to adopt a cautious wait-and-...
01 Aug, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
A deep dive with Rs 84,084 crore scheme for offshore oil and gas explorationThe Cabinet approved an ₹84,084-crore scheme for offshore oil and gas exploration. This National Offshore Exploration Scheme, Samudra Manth...
01 Aug, 2026, 01.27 AM IST
Modi hails Cabinet decisions on PM-Kisan extension, Khelo India expansion, key flagship schemesModi also welcomed the Cabinet's approval of the expanded Khelo India Scheme and the enhanced budget for Assistance to the National Sports ...
31 Jul, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
Union Cabinet approves Samudra Manthan scheme, Rs 84,084 crore push for deepwater oil and gas explorationThe Union Cabinet has approved the Samudra Manthan mission with a financial outlay of Rs 84,084 crore, aimed at boosting deepwater and ultr...
31 Jul, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
Govt plans Rs 80,000 crore package to attract deepwater oil explorersIndia plans an Rs 80,000-crore incentive package for deepwater oil exploration. The government will fund up to half the cost of drilling ex...
28 Jul, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
ONGC starts drilling first deepwater well in Mahanadi basin under Samudra Manthan missionONGC began drilling its first deepwater exploratory well in the Mahanadi offshore basin. This ambitious campaign aims to tap India's vast h...
25 Jul, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
Indian seamless pipe manufactures add USD 1.4 bn in forex annually: Industry bodyIndian seamless pipe manufacturers contribute USD 1.4 billion annually in foreign exchange. This significant contribution comes from import...
22 Jul, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Tier III India is creating the next wave of millionaires: Centrum Wealth CEO Sandeep DasWealth creation is expanding beyond metros into smaller cities. Family offices are growing significantly, managing wealth more formally. Cr...
15 Jul, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
India eyes oil exploration expansion after Middle East war shortagesIn response to a critical energy supply crisis, India is ramping up its efforts in domestic crude exploration. The country, known for its r...
05 Jul, 2026, 09.23 AM IST
Sitharaman urges French firms to invest in India's AI, clean energy pushUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged French businesses to boost investments in India, highlighting vast opportunities in AI, cle...
03 Jul, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
India's solar sector a big opportunity, could become exporter to Europe: Renewables Norway CEOIndia's burgeoning solar power sector is a significant driver for global climate action, according to Renewables Norway CEO Bard Vegar Solh...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.06 PM IST
Udaan faces creditor heat; Bhavin Thurakia's fifth rodeoCreditors have dragged B2B ecommerce firm Udaan’s parent to Singapore court over a bond default. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
02 Jul, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
India-Israel, GCC FTA talks temporarily stalled due to West Asia crisis: Piyush GoyalIndia's free trade talks with Israel and the GCC are temporarily paused, while discussions with Canada are progressing rapidly. Commerce Mi...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
Hormuz oil shock echoes 1973 embargo lessonsThe recent Strait of Hormuz closure, though brief, signals a potential turning point for global energy. Echoing the 1973 oil embargo, this ...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.41 AM IST