From big plans to bottlenecks: Refining expansion falters, capacity up just 5%; import dependence grows

India's oil refining capacity has significantly underperformed, growing only 5% against a targeted 69% increase, hampered by climate concerns, land scarcity, and pandemic disruptions. This shortfall has increased reliance on petroleum imports, while exports have declined. Experts suggest a shift towards petrochemical investments due to diminishing global refining growth and net-zero concerns.

Business