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Piyush Goyal warns West Asia crisis exposes import risk urges faster EV shift to save oil costs
Economy
Published on 12 May 2026
He links geopolitical shocks to your next oil bill
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal called the West Asia crisis a wake-up call for Indian industry, urging firms to cut import dependence and improve efficiency through indigenous design and manufacturing. He also pushed for faster electric vehicle adoption, saying it can help reduce oil bills amid global instability, while strengthening long-term economic resilience.
- Goyal says the West Asia crisis is a warning on import dependency
- Industry should pivot to indigenous design and manufacturing
- Efficiency gains are needed to stay competitive and resilient
- Faster EV adoption could cut oil costs during instability
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