Rajasthan boosts oil production target to 80k b/d

Rajasthan Targets 80,000 Barrels of Crude Oil a Day as India Widens Energy Search

Rajasthan is set to increase crude oil production from 51,000–52,000 barrels/day to 80,000 barrels/day using advanced recovery methods like alkali-surfactant-polymer and cyclic steam stimulation. This targets stronger energy security amid West Asia tensions, diversifying India’s supply sources beyond imports, with a focus on refining and pipeline infrastructure.

Modi-Putin summit at SCO Summit under focus

India-Russia talks at SCO Summit focus on energy security, fertilizers, defense cooperation amid global tensions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the SCO Summit will emphasize energy security, fertilizer supplies, and defense cooperation amid global uncertainties like West Asia conflicts and Strait of Hormuz disruptions. India seeks diversification of imports while leveraging Russia’s role in stabilizing crude and fertilizer markets, while defense ties remain crucial.

India Boosts Seafood Exports

India to Strengthen Value-Added Seafood Exports Push

India is enhancing its seafood export sector by focusing on diversification, compliance, and infrastructure, aiming to reach a Rs 1 lakh crore export target.