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Launched in 1975, Proálcool was an initiative to reduce oil dependence by substituting petrol with sugarcane-based ethanol. It transformed Brazil into a global leader in biofuels, pioneering flex-fuel technology and creating a sustainable, large-scale domestic renewable energy ecosystem.
Click to View MoreAs the 2026 BRICS Chair, India has transitioned from a passive observer to a proactive mediator in the West Asia crisis. Navigating the 11-member bloc, India leverages its "Link West" policy to facilitate consensus through the Sherpa channel. Its role is critical in stabilizing global energy supply chains—particularly the Strait of Hormuz—while balancing strategic ties with the U.S. and the Global South.
Click to View MoreEscalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil chokepoint, have disrupted energy and commodity supply chains, hitting Asia hardest. India faces risks to LPG supply and economic stability, prompting diversification and domestic output, while the IEA considers releasing strategic reserves.
Click to View MoreRecent tensions in the Strait of Hormuz highlight India’s LPG vulnerability. While PMUY expanded access to over 10 crore households, import dependence reached 60–67%. With LPG storage for under 22 days, experts urge strategic reserves, including salt cavern storage in Rajasthan, and a national gas reserve policy.
Click to View MoreThe West Asia conflict threatens the Indian economy by spiking crude oil prices, which worsens inflation and the trade deficit. Supply chain disruptions via the Red Sea increase freight costs, hitting exports. Prolonged instability risks the safety and remittances of millions of Indian expatriates living in the region.
Click to View MoreThe escalating standoff between Israel, Iran, and the US over nuclear advancements risks a global energy crisis via the Strait of Hormuz, necessitating urgent Indian-led mediation to restore regional stability.
Click to View MorePM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana promotes rooftop solar through subsidies and concessional loans, cutting AT&C losses and boosting decentralised power. It faces DISCOM resistance, and grid “Duck Curve” risks. Battery storage and uniform net metering are vital for maximising the benefit and achieving Panchamrit goals.
Click to View MoreRare earth magnets are high-performance materials essential for electric vehicles, wind turbines, electronics, and defence systems, making them critical for India’s clean energy transition and technological growth. With China dominating global processing, India’s push for domestic manufacturing, critical mineral processing, and recycling aims to reduce import dependence and build a self-reliant mine-to-magnet ecosystem to strengthen economic and strategic security.
Click to View MoreThe International Solar Alliance has launched the Global Mission on AI for Energy to integrate AI into grid management across 120+ nations. It targets renewable intermittency, decentralized optimization, and climate finance, showcasing India’s Energy Stack and DPI, while confronting digital divides, data sovereignty issues, and AI’s energy footprint.
Click to View MorePunitive US tariffs have strained India’s ties with Washington and Moscow, deepening its oil dilemma as energy security clashes with sanctions. Facing trade pressures and the China factor, India must balance US economic interests with defence cooperation like S 400 and AK 203 through pragmatic multi alignment.
Click to View MoreIn February 2026, India and the GCC finalized the ToR for an FTA under the Act West policy, aiming to expand ties beyond energy into renewables, investment, and diaspora welfare. Backed by $178.56 billion trade, it supports IMEC and targets $300 billion trade by 2030.
Click to View MoreThe February 2026 trade deal between India and the United States cut tariffs to boost textiles and pharmaceuticals, benefiting hubs like Tiruppur. In return, India pledged reduced Russia energy imports, raising concerns over strategic autonomy and persistent steel tariff barriers.
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