He said the austerity measures would reduce India's fuel use and help save foreign exchange.

Amid elevated global crude oil prices and an energy crisis triggered by the U.S.-Iran war, Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls for a collective participation to help the country…

India is one of the few countries in the region that has not increased the prices of petrol and diesel for domestic consumers or rationed supplies.

Modi appealed to Indians to cut fuel use, overseas travel and gold purchases as the Middle East conflict exposes India’s heavy reliance on imported energy.

The Indian prime minister stressed the importance of fuel economy, called for a return to working from home and a review of consumption habits

PM asks citizens to work from home, limit gold purchases and stop travelling abroad to conserve foreign exchange

He said the austerity measures would reduce India's fuel use and help save foreign exchange.

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PM Modi urges citizens to conserve fuel, limit gold purchases, and embrace remote work amid the West Asia crisis.

The prime minister's comments show how India's foreign exchange reserves are coming under pressure as a result of higher energy prices

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Officials in PMO and finance ministry have held discussions with RBI on measures to limit damage from soaring oil prices.

India is particularly exposed to the Iran oil shock as 50% of its crude oil imports pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

The austerity measures are aimed at dealing with oil and gas shortages and conserving foreign exchange.

State leaders implement austerity measures, reducing convoy sizes and promoting public transport in response to PM Modi's appeal for resource efficiency.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on his cabinet colleagues to reduce unnecessary spending. This includes cutting down on petrol use and limiting foreign trips. The Prime…

India's PM Narendra Modi cuts his official motorcade by 50% and urges citizens to pause gold buying as the nation grapples with energy crisis pressures.