ONGC takes over control of Vedanta-operated oil block: CB-OS/2 fields under interim control; case moves to Delhi HC

ONGC takes over control of Vedanta-operated oil block The Government has directed state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) to take interim operational control of an oil and gas block from Vedanta, after rejecting the company’s request to renew its contract.Vedanta, which produces about one-fifth of India’s crude oil, has challenged the decision in the…

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Lower GST & Navratri give mega start to festive sales

NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: The ‘first day first show’ in the new GST regime saw a strong opening and footfalls didn’t disappoint, along with deliveries and bookings. As lower GST on a host of consumer products such as cars, two-wheelers, TVs, ACs, FMCG food products, budget footwear and clothing, coincided with onset of Navratri, the buzz came…

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Critical mineral push: India eyes lithium and copper from Peru, Chile and Argentina; FTAs pushed amid supply chain turmoil

India is intensifying efforts to secure stable supplies of critical minerals from South America, targeting resource-rich nations like Peru, Chile and Argentina amid a growing focus on renewables and green mobility.A high-level delegation from India’s mines ministry is visiting Peru this week to explore opportunities for lithium, copper and rare earth imports, while the country…

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