Hardeep Puri

January 24, 2025 9:30 PM

Natural gas, aviation fuel likely to come under GST: Hardeep Puri

Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Puri stated on Friday that there is an increasing consensus on bringing natural gas under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. However, he refrained from specifying a timeline for this development. Addressing a press conference, Puri emphasized the progress made in LPG connections, citing the PM Ujjwala scheme. “LPG is 100 per cent saturated,” he said. On the issue of LPG being under GST, Pankaj Jain, Petroleum and Natural Gas Secretary, ...

November 8, 2024 3:41 PM

India’s purchase of Russian oil helped avert global price surge: Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri

India's decision to buy Russian oil during a period of global economic uncertainty prevented a steep rise in international oil prices, said Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. Speaking at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) on Thursday, Puri said, “If the Indian government hadn’t bought Russian oil, the global oil price would have gone up to $200 for everyone. ” "By 2026, when more energy is available in the market, As a stude...

September 16, 2024 5:56 PM

Surname doesn’t matter in today’s India: PM Modi reaffirms commitment to providing right business environment for startups

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reaffirmed the government's commitment to providing a conducive environment for startups to flourish, asserting that in today's India, one's surname or family background does not matter as much as hard work and entrepreneurial spirit. The Prime Minister's remarks came in response to Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal's recollection of his father's initial skepticism about his ability to succeed as a startup entrepreneur due to their humble background. Sharing a v...