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Who is Hardeep Singh Puri

Hardeep Singh Puri

About Hardeep Singh Puri

Who is Hardeep Singh Puri

A diplomat turned politician, Hardeep Singh Puri is serving as Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas in the Modi government 3.0. Here is an overview of his background, political career, and contributions:
 
Early Life and Education: Hardeep Singh Puri was born on February 15, 1952, in Daryaganj, Delhi (India) to a family of refugees. He completed his education at the Hindu College, University of Delhi, and later pursued a Master's degree in Political Science from the University of Delhi. During his college days, he took a deep interest in student politics and was elected as Prime Minister of the Hindu
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Israel-Iran tensions: Hardeep Puri says India has adequate energy supplies

In a post on X, the minister said he held a periodic review of energy availability scenario with the captains of the Indian oil industry

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Updated On : 13 Jun 2025 | 9:55 PM IST

Oil India commences natural gas production from Bakhri Tibba in Jaisalmer

Taking to social media platform 'X', the Union Minister hailed the milestone as a testament to the company's resilience and commitment

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Updated On : 03 Jun 2025 | 9:00 PM IST

Foreign technical partners to have 1st right of refusal on oil finds: Puri

Petroleum minister cites ONGC-BP and Oil India-Petrobras deals as models where foreign technical partners will be given priority rights on oil or gas discoveries

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Updated On : 30 May 2025 | 10:53 PM IST

Improved prospects, attractive valuation for oil marketing companies

OMCs hold 45 days inventory priced at around $75 per barrel crude

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Updated On : 08 Apr 2025 | 11:45 PM IST

Excise duty on petrol, diesel raised by Rs 2 a litre after 34 months

OMCs to absorb extra cost, retail prices may be cut if global prices remain low, Minister says

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Updated On : 08 Apr 2025 | 1:06 AM IST

No windfall tax on oil, gas companies after new law: Hardeep Singh Puri

Parliament has passed the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Bill, 2024 that provides policy stability to investors, decriminalises provisions and promotes ease of doing business

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Updated On : 20 Mar 2025 | 4:22 PM IST

Union minister urges state support to make India 2nd largest metro network

Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that he has been on record saying that whatever we wanted to do for Delhi in terms of improving transport facilities

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Updated On : 10 Mar 2025 | 4:14 PM IST

Govt to pursue $2.81 bn demand from RIL, partners till the end: Puri

The ministry raised the demand recently following the Delhi High Court's decision in the matter last month

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Updated On : 07 Mar 2025 | 10:49 PM IST

India eyes higher ethanol blending target, boosts focus on green hydrogen

Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced the country had already achieved 19.6 per cent ethanol blending and was confident of reaching 20 per cent by next month

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Updated On : 26 Feb 2025 | 5:46 PM IST

Will achieve 20% ethanol blending by April, aiming to go beyond that: Puri

Addressing the Advantage Assam 2.0 business summit in Guwahati, he said 19.6 per cent blending has already been achieved

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Updated On : 26 Feb 2025 | 4:02 PM IST

De-dollarisation of oil purchases has never been objective: Hardeep Puri

Observing that there has never been a shortage of energy in the global market, the former diplomat highlighted that more oil is entering global markets than ever before

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Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 6:59 AM IST

Good times are ahead: Hardeep Singh Puri on natural gas availability

Puri said India's investments in Mozambique and Russia assets hold major potential

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Updated On : 14 Feb 2025 | 11:38 PM IST

More energy coming into global market from Western Hemisphere: Puri

The development and deployment of small and modular reactors have become part of the general discourse, Puri said

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Updated On : 11 Feb 2025 | 8:57 PM IST

India calls for 'energy transition', sees role of fossil fuels in near term

For too long, energy transition has to be framed as a linear journey - from fossil fuels to renewables, from past to future, from problem to solution, Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said

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Updated On : 11 Feb 2025 | 2:42 PM IST

'Music to my ears': Hardeep Singh Puri on Trump admin's stance on energy

Union Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri made the statement during a panel session on the inaugural day of the four-day India Energy Week 2025

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Updated On : 11 Feb 2025 | 2:23 PM IST

By 2030, India wants to add 500 GW renewable energy capacity: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually addressed the India Energy Week 2025, outlining India's energy roadmap and the country's commitment to becoming a global energy leader

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Updated On : 11 Feb 2025 | 11:32 AM IST

India open to buying energy from all sources at lowest rates, says Puri

Addressing a presser on Indian Energy Week 2025 beginning on Tuesday, Puri allayed fears of impact on energy supplies to India from Russia after US sanctions

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Updated On : 10 Feb 2025 | 7:07 PM IST

DeepSeek to Llama: Open-source AI models and how to run them on local PCs

China's DeepSeek is a new entrant in artificial intelligence, offering open-source models that can run efficiently on personal computers

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Updated On : 30 Jan 2025 | 12:19 PM IST

India to keep buying Russian crude if available at discount: Hardeep Puri

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "commitment is to make energy available round the clock in the most affordable manner, along with the transition to green energy", the minister said

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Updated On : 24 Jan 2025 | 11:04 PM IST

Amid US sanctions, oil buyers pull all levers to replace Russian shipments

As Indian companies begin talks with Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi this week, traders say discussions between refiners and the OPEC producers will be tense

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Updated On : 23 Jan 2025 | 1:43 PM IST