India’s decade-long push to expand oil and gas production has delivered little on the ground. In 10 years, the government awarded 172 blocks and saw extensive exploration, yet only one marginal field produces. Experts cite geological hurdles and a shift of risk to companies, deterring global capital, while state-run firms dominate auctions—leaving imports as the default supply.
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