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Rituraj Baruah

Rituraj Baruah is a special correspondent covering energy, housing, urban affairs, heavy industries and small businesses at Mint. He has reported on diverse sectors over the last eight years including, commodities and stocks market, insolvency and real estate; with previous stints at Cogencis Information Services, Indo-Asian News Service (IANS) and Inc42.

ARTICLES BY RITURAJ BARUAH

The development is expected to hit Nayara hard, especially its exports of petroleum products. (Bloomberg)

Nayara refinery to be hit hard by EU sanctions on Russian oil

6 min read . 19 Jul 2025

A project of this scale would require an investment of ₹2-3 trillion. (Reuters)

Here's the plan to tap Indus basin rivers to feed India's bread-basket

6 min read . 18 Jul 2025

A stratigraphic well is drilled specifically to obtain geological information rather than for oil or gas production.

ONGC, bp tie up to drill stratigraphic wells

1 min read . 17 Jul 2025

Ensuring equitable access to climate finance would help build long-term resilience in India’s most climate-sensitive sectors. (Image: Pixabay)

India needs $1.5 trillion to meet 2030 climate and energy goals: Deloitte

1 min read . 17 Jul 2025

Union minister for petroleum and natural gas Hardeep Singh Puri. Photo: PTI

India not worried about possible US sanctions on Russian oil imports: minister

2 min read . 17 Jul 2025

Singh’s extended tenure comes at a time when India’s largest power generator is actively diversifying into renewable and nuclear energy under his leadership. (File Photo: NTPC)

Govt extends NTPC CMD Gurdeep Singh’s tenure by one year till July 2026

1 min read . 16 Jul 2025

Indian suspended the 1960 water-sharing agreement with an aim to control the water flow into Pakistan as part of its diplomatic response to the 22 April Pahalgam attack. (PTI)

Post-Indus playbook: India plans hydro projects in J&K

4 min read . 15 Jul 2025

The non-fossil capacity includes 184.62GW of renewable power, 49.38GW of large hydro projects and 8.78GW of nuclear power capacity. (Bloomberg)

Milestone: 50% of power supplied to India's national grid is now green

2 min read . 14 Jul 2025

A worker co-ordinates the docking of a LNG tanker. India was the world’s fourth-largest LNG importer in 2024, and demand is expected to continue rising steadily over the next decade. (File Photo: Bloomberg)

GAIL signs 10-year LNG supply deal with Vitol, extends pact with Oil India

1 min read . 14 Jul 2025

India’s massive micro and small enterprise sector, made up of more than 65 million businesses, is a key driver of exports. (Mint)

Why Indian small businesses are spurning offers to go green

3 min read . 14 Jul 2025

Thermal power plants within a 10km radius of the NCR or cities with a population of 1 million initially had to install FGD systems by 2017 but have been given multiple extensions. (Bloomberg)

Govt eases exhaust gas rules for thermal power plants, may lower power prices

2 min read . 13 Jul 2025

This move is part of the government's efforts to boost investors’ interest and reduce energy import dependency. (Reuters)

India simplifies internal stake transfers in oil and gas projects

3 min read . 12 Jul 2025

The policy includes sweeping reforms to fast-track project approvals, lower developers’ costs, and provide incentives for clean energy manufacturing and EV charging infrastructure. (Reuters)

From land to tax breaks: Bihar rolls out investor-friendly RE road map

3 min read . 12 Jul 2025

India currently has no long-term crude oil supply agreement between Russian oil majors such as Rosneft and Indian state-run refiners including Indian Oil Corp. Ltd (IOCL), Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Ltd (HPCL) and Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd (BPCL). The bulk of Russian oil is being procured via spot deals through traders. (Reuters)

India buys more Russian oil—but its rupee-rouble plan isn’t working

5 min read . 11 Jul 2025

Union petroleum and natural gas minister Hardeep Singh Puri.

Petroleum minister Puri talks to Opec about ensuring balance, predictable oil

2 min read . 10 Jul 2025

The proceeds from these bonds will be utilized exclusively for renewable energy projects capable of servicing debt through their project revenues. (istockphoto)

Centre grants tax benefits for Ireda bonds

2 min read . 10 Jul 2025

CAFE norms, applicable for vehicles weighing under 3,500 kg, create a ceiling for the average carbon dioxide emissions in a manufacturer's fleet. (ANI)

Will India rethink emission caps to save small cars?

4 min read . 10 Jul 2025

Indian Oil's focus on nuclear power comes at a time the government plans to set up 22 GW of nuclear power by 2032 and 100 GW by 2047, up from the current 8.7 GW. (Reuters)

IndianOil preparing new strategy for nuclear power: Chairman Sahney

3 min read . 08 Jul 2025

Petroleum and natural gas minister Hardeep Singh Puri. (Bloomberg)

India eyes Norwegian expertise in carbon storage for energy transition

2 min read . 07 Jul 2025

Arvinder Singh Sahney, chairman, Indian Oil Corp. Ltd (IOCL).

'Emergency plan to bypass Strait of Hormuz will help manage future oil crisis'

13 min read . 07 Jul 2025