Bihar is actively engaging with NTPC Ltd to establish a nuclear power plant in Nawada district, according to Chief Secretary Amrit Lal Meena. The state has also requested the Power Ministry to consider Bihar for a nuclear project, potentially utilizing water from the Phulwaria dam.

Reliance Industries imported about 532,700 barrels per day (bpd) of Russian oil in March, marking a 17.3% increase from February, according to ship-tracking data. Russian crude made up 48.5% of Reliance’s total imports. However, overall crude imports fell by 19% to 1.1 million bpd due to an upcoming refinery maintenance shutdown.

India and Saudi Arabia are discussing joint refinery and petrochemical projects. They are also studying electricity grid connectivity. Saudi Arabia wants to increase oil exports to India due to China’s slowing demand. They might offer crude oil at lower rates. Saudi Aramco is considering investments in Indian refinery projects.