Hardeep Puri

The comments have come against the backdrop of the US imposing punitive duties of 25 per cent on India, in addition to 25 per cent tariffs, for purchasing crude oil and arms from Russia.

Not worried about sanction threat on Russian oil, ample supply available, says Hardeep Puri

Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said India has diversified its oil sources to shield itself from geopolitical uncertainties such as the secondary sanctions’ threat by US President Donald Trump on Russian oil.

Explorations in India is now "easier, faster, and more profitable than ever before": Hardeep Puri

The initiatives are designed to encourage greater activity in the exploration and production (E&P) sector by improving the ease of doing business

India needs 4-pronged strategy for energy security, says Sanjeev Sanyal

Need for renewables, domestic finds, diversified imports and reserves are some of the steps that India needs to take to secure its energy needs, Sanyal tells Moneycontrol

Hardeep Puri sees potentially 'several' Guyana-like oil and gas discoveries in India on the horizon

The minister was confident of oil and gas finds though he added it would be premature to speculate on the size of the reserve, adding that the exploration in the Andamans are pointing at 'good news' of turning into India's 'Guyana moment'.

India loaded up more Russian oil in March as Biden era sanctions fail to curb supply

The higher offtake of Russian oil by India also comes at a time when the US President Trump has threatened to levy secondary sanctions on Russian oil buyers, if Moscow fails to end war in Ukraine.

India’s energy import strategy depends on discounts on offer, says Oil Minister Hardeep Puri

The global energy market is witnessing a major shift, with Russia diverting oil towards the Asian market, and the US deciding to pump more oil and gas.

Infrastructure to be vital component for India to become developed nation by 2047: Hardeep Puri

Addressing a gathering at the inauguration of the National Workshop on ‘Recent Development with recycling and use of construction and demolition waste in the construction sector here, he said solid waste processing in India has witnessed a significant rise from mere a 17 per cent in 2014 to more than 77 per cent in 2024.

In Photos: Vintage car rally showcases timeless automobiles on the streets of Delhi

A stunning Vintage Car Rally unfolded in in New Delhi, featuring a dazzling collection of classic automobiles spanning different eras.

MC Exclusive | Govt considering mandatory blending of sustainable aviation fuel in jet fuel: Hardeep Puri

India had planned to use 1 percent SAF for its domestic commercial flights by 2025, which would require around 140 million liters of SAF per year to achieve, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said.

Exclusive: In talks to secure crude supplies but won't rush into long-term contracts: Oil Minister

The International Energy Agency said that it expects India to be the largest source of global oil demand growth by 2030 and projects crude oil imports further to rise to 5.8 million barrels per day (mb/d) by 2030 from current 4.6 mb/d

Govt launches fresh incentive scheme for green hydrogen, green ammonia production based on demand aggregation

This is the first incentive scheme specifically for the production of green ammonia under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. Moneycontrol was the first to report the incentive scheme plan in May last year.

Oil minister HS Puri launches India’s first green hydrogen fuel cell bus in Delhi

While launching the first two fuel cell buses in Delhi, Puri said 15 green hydrogen buses would be operational by the end of 2023.

India aims to export 70% from likely 5 million metric tons green hydrogen output by 2030

Bhalla said the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) has a provision for imposing a consumption mandate, but added that no such mandate has been decided as of now.

Green hydrogen can transform India’s $200 bn energy import bill into an export opportunity: Hardeep Puri

Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India, said India will now have to act fast in implementing the National Green Hydrogen Mission before other countries grab the market.

Future of Urban India revolves around shared mobility, says Uber India report

Uber India & South Asia President Prabhjeet Singh delivered the report, titled "Future of Cities & Shared Mobility in India", to the Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Hardeep Puri on May 18 in New Delhi.

Aggressive urban housing finance lending needed to propel growth: Housing minister

Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri says lending programmes should be made more ambitious, but with safeguards. Every minute, 25-30 people migrate to India’s towns and cities, and we need to ensure well-provisioned homes, he said.

Not a single heritage building will be demolished in the redevelopment of Central Vista: Puri

The government aims to increase the green cover three-fold, Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs and Petroleum & Natural Gas said.

Hardeep Singh Puri asks officials to revisit provision of Metro Act to ensure no metro properties can be attached

This comes days after the Delhi HC asked the Centre to decide on the issue of granting sanction for attaching moveable and immovable assets of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for paying the unpaid amount of arbitral award to Reliance Infrastructure-promoted Delhi Airport Metro Express Private Limited (DAMEPL).

Chef Ranveer Brar cooks 'millet khichdi' on solar stove. 'Faster than pasta,' says minister

The solar cooktops were launched at India Energy Week (IEW) 2023 in Bengaluru, India’s first major event under G20 presidency, which was focused on the country’s transition to a cleaner economy.

India to start supplying petrol with 20% ethanol from April 2023

"E20 petrol (petrol blended with 20 per cent ethanol) in some quantity will be available from April 2023 and the rest to be covered by 2025," Oil Minister Hardeep Puri said.

First RRTS train set handed over for Delhi-Meerut corridor

Designed and built to move passengers at 180 kmph, these trains are expected to reduce the travel time between Delhi and Meerut by 40 percent.

Fuel Prices on April 15: Check out petrol, diesel rates in Mumbai, Delhi and other cities

According to a price notification from fuel retailers, petrol in Delhi costs Rs 105.41 per litre and diesel Rs 96.67 per litre.

PM Modi chairs high level meetings on Ukraine; four ministers to travel to coordinate evacuation of Indians

The decision to send Hardeep Puri, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Kiren Rijiju and V K Singh as “special envoys” of India to coordinate the evacuation process was taken at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Old Parliament 'unsafe'; new building, Central Vista Avenue to be completed on time: Hardeep Puri

Stressing upon the need of a new Parliament building, the Union housing and urban affairs minister said that the current one is "unsafe" as when it was constructed, it was in Seismic Zone II but now that area lies in Seismic Zone IV.