India’s PM’s Principal Secretary urges cut in oil and gas imports

By United One News · AI-generated summary of 2 outlets' reporting

Published 29 Sept 2026, 17:22 UTC

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Shaktikanta Das said India must reduce dependence on imported oil and gas, citing a Rs 84,084‑crore offshore exploration scheme approved by the cabinet.

• Das highlighted the need to cut oil import dependence.
• He referenced the Rs 84,084‑crore Samudra Manthan offshore exploration scheme.
• The scheme was approved by the Union Cabinet in July.

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How each side framed it

Shaktikanta Das flags need to cut India's oil import dependence, cites Rs 84,000-crore offshore push

Timeline

First reported by Business Today on 29 Sept 2026, 12:56 UTC; 2 articles from 2 outlets so far.

Who is covering this story

• Center (2): Business Today, ABP Live English

Sources

• Shaktikanta Das flags need to cut India's oil import dependence, cites Rs 84,000-crore offshore push — Business Today (center) · 29 Sept 2026, 12:56 UTC
• India Must Cut Imported Oil, Gas Dependence: PM’s Principal Secretary Shaktikanta Das — ABP Live English (center) · 29 Sept 2026, 17:22 UTC

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