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India eyes Venezuelan upstream & downstream energy sectors; Modi-Gomez explore partnership in critical minerals & mining too
India is seeking a long-term energy partnership with Venezuela. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Venezuela's acting President Delcy Eloina Rodriguez Gomez. Discussions covered crude oil supply diversification and cooperation in critical minerals. Both nations also explored expanding commercial ties in pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and transportation. A technical team from India will visit Venezuela soon to explore opportunities further.
KEC International bags new orders worth Rs 1,002 crore
RPG Group firm KEC International announced new orders totaling Rs 1,002 crore. These orders span transmission and distribution, renewable energy, and transportation sectors. The company secured a significant HVDC transmission line order in Western India. Renewable energy business received an order for a 100+ MW wind project in Southern India. Transportation business secured orders in the automatic block signalling segment.
Switching to electric power has saved Railways Rs 6,000 crore: Ashwini Vaishnaw in Lok Sabha
Indian Railways is making waves in the transportation sector, achieving Rs 6,000 crore in savings by embracing electric trains. This innovative shift has positioned them as the world’s second-largest freight mover, with 35,000 km of track and 27,000 km fully electrified. While staff wages take the lion’s share of expenditures, energy costs are a close second.
Watch: Why the Strait of Hormuz matters to global oil supply and rising geopolitical tensions
The video explains geopolitical and economic importance of Iran’s location, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz — a narrow maritime passage that plays a critical role in global oil transportation. The instability around the Strait of Hormuz is not just a regional issue but a global energy risk, with potential impacts on oil prices, trade flows, and energy security for importing nations such as India.