Page 2 - Latest Updates on Hardeep Singh Puri
New GST reforms could boost India's GDP by 0.8%, says Hardeep Puri
He said all sections, particularly lower middle class, economically weaker sections will benefit
 "New GST reforms could boost India's GDP by 0.8%, says Hardeep Puri")
Will 'assess' ethanol-blending plan before setting higher targets: Puri
Biofuels not harmful to engines, says Oil Minister amid concerns about impact
ONGC, BP to drill stratigraphic wells for India's energy security
The MoU was signed in the presence of Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on the sidelines of Urja Varta 2025 event in the national capital
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India has weeks of oil supply, imports continue via many routes: Puri
In a post on X, the minister said the government has been 'closely monitoring the evolving geopolitical situation in the West Asia since the past two weeks'
 "India has weeks of oil supply, imports continue via many routes: Puri")
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
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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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
 "Foreign technical partners to have 1st right of refusal on oil finds: Puri")
Improved prospects, attractive valuation for oil marketing companies
OMCs hold 45 days inventory priced at around $75 per barrel crude
 "Improved prospects, attractive valuation for oil marketing companies")
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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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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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
 "Union minister urges state support to make India 2nd largest metro network")
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
 "Govt to pursue $2.81 bn demand from RIL, partners till the end: Puri")
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
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
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
Good times are ahead: Hardeep Singh Puri on natural gas availability
Puri said India's investments in Mozambique and Russia assets hold major potential
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
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
'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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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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