India is launching the 'Samudra Manthan' initiative to boost crude production, addressing energy shortages caused by Middle East conflicts and reducing reliance on oil imports.
The initiative is dubbed 'Samudra Manthan'
Jul 05, 2026
01:02 pm
What's the storyIn a bid to tackle the biggest energy supply shock in decades, India is ramping up its domestic crude exploration efforts.
The country, which heavily relies on oil imports, will soon open vast unexplored areas for bidding.
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