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Govt needs to clarify whether it wants oil price control or exports

The consequences of such confused messaging were felt in the lack of bidders for BPCL, forcing Delhi to abandon efforts to privatise the refiner

Retrofitted EVs: Indian jugaad that's cheap, clean, battery-powered

Rather than throwing heavy subsidies at new vehicles, the government should pluck the low-hanging fruit presented by a vibrant retrofitting industry

Power crisis not one of capacity but delayed coal deliveries to generators

India's climate plans since November reveal slow progress towards meeting renewables target and an exponential expansion of thermal generation in the face of a power crisis

Controversy over India's decision to buy Russian crude is overblown

Because the economics and logistics don't work out for Indian refiners to accept larger volumes

The burning question: Why are electric two-wheelers in India catching fire?

Neither the industry nor the government has focused on standards and safety norms

Niti Aayog's draft EV battery policy leaves too many unanswered questions

The mode of financing vehicles without a battery has not been spelt out

Covid-19 pandemic & Russia-Ukraine war: Black swans in India's gas economy

The war in Ukraine is upending the Modi government's efforts to make the creation of natural gas infrastructure and access a critical component of its economic programme

Tax clouds over solar power: Still a long way for the sun to shine in India

Import duties on modules and cells from April 1 will add to the regulations and legacy issues confronting solar power developers

Oil and trouble: Crude calculations in petrol, diesel prices in India

State-run refiners, which control over four-fifths of India's fuel market, are walking a tightrope again, trying to balance the interests of consumers, govt and their own

No need to hit panic button as oil prices may not impact govt's finances

Analysts have spelt out bleak scenarios for India's finances and growth, assuming strong crude prices

Why the Russia-Ukraine conflict may put the brakes on Indian fuel imports

Demand for all oil products may grow at only 2-3% in FY23, slower than the current fiscal and nearly half the 5.5% growth estimated by the petroleum ministry, according to industry officials

Russia-Ukraine crisis: A lack of gas storage infra may come to haunt India

The lack of storage infrastructure will weaken India's energy security and delay the transition to clean fuel

Battery-swapping policy for EVs may impact the spread of charging stations

The battery swapping policy could slow the market for zero-emission vehicles

Russia-Ukraine crisis underscores lack of integrated energy policy in India

If India has to partially insulate itself, then oil companies must be given leeway to manage oil price risks