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Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited (BCGCL), a joint venture between BHEL and Coal India, is establishing India's first commercial-scale coal-to-ammonium nitrate plant in Odisha. The facility uses indigenous gasification technology to produce 2,000 TPD of ammonium nitrate for industrial use
Click to View MoreTo counter oil-driven inflation and rupee depreciation amid conflict, India targets settling 80% of GCC oil trade in rupees via SRVAs. Success requires navigating U.S. tariff threats and the "Rupee Trap" by enhancing the currency's global investability and balancing geopolitics.
Click to View MoreIndia is gradually reducing its dependence on Russian crude amid global geopolitical pressures, but a complete halt remains unlikely due to discounted pricing, refinery compatibility, contractual commitments, and structural reliance of certain facilities. While increasing imports from the US and exploring options like Venezuela support diversification and reduce sanctions risk, higher logistics costs and limited alternative capacity pose challenges. India’s current strategy focuses on market-driven diversification, maintaining strategic autonomy, and strengthening long-term energy security through a broader supplier base and accelerated clean energy transition.
Click to View MoreIndia’s heavy reliance on lithium-ion batteries exposes it to critical mineral risks and import dependence. Sodium-ion batteries offer a safer, lower-cost, and resource-secure alternative suitable for grid storage and mass mobility. With supportive policy and ecosystem development, they can play a key role in strengthening India’s long-term energy security.
Click to View MoreThe SHANTI Act ends the state monopoly on nuclear power, allowing private entry through licences and aligning liability norms with the Convention on Supplementary Compensation. Yet vague definitions, doubts over regulatory independence, and administered pricing that may strain DISCOMs risk slowing India’s goal of 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047.
Click to View MoreIndia and Canada are resetting their relationship on pragmatism and mutual interest. Recent high-level dialogues have overcome past mistrust, promoting economic, technological, and security cooperation, paving the way for a resilient, strategically significant alliance that benefits both nations and global stability.
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