Energonomics podcast with Richa Mishra

In this Energonomics Podcast businessline’s Renil S Varghese speaks with Richa Mishra, Resident Editor, about the recent developments in Venezuela, shifting oil dynamics, and what these changes mean for India’s energy security, exploration opportunities, and refining sector. Tune in for expert insights on geopolitics, crude oil markets, and India’s strategic advantage.

In this special year-end episode of Energonomics, Richa Mishra speaks with Lauri Myllyvirta, co-founder and lead analyst of the Center for Research on Energy and Clean Air, about the biggest energy trends of 2025 and what to expect in 2026. From geopolitics and Russian oil sanctions to India’s clean energy push, EV adoption, and the coal debate, we explore the opportunities and challenges shaping the global energy landscape. Stay tuned for expert insights on energy security, transition strategies, and the role of India and China in driving change.

In this episode of Energenomics, Renil S Varghese speaks with Richa Mishra, Resident Editor at BusinessLine, to decode the geopolitical and economic implications of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent statement during the India-Russia Summit.

From energy security to strategic autonomy, the discussion explores how India navigates the complex triangle of Russia, the US, and global sanctions while ensuring uninterrupted fuel supplies.

India is pushing hard to boost LNG in its energy mix — but what are the real challenges on pricing, infrastructure, transparency, and market monopoly? In this episode of Energonomics, host Richa Mishra speaks with Dr. Anil Kumar Jain, Chairman of Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), for an inside view of India’s LNG roadmap, regulatory hurdles, and the future of natural gas in the country.

In this episode of Energonomics, we unpack India’s historic LPG import agreement with the United States. Why is this deal significant? Is it driven by economics, diplomacy, or both? Join us as we explore the implications for India’s energy security, pricing, and global trade dynamics.

In this 25th Episode of Energonomics, Richa Mishra sits down with Arvinder Singh Sahney, Chairman of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOC) — India’s largest refiner and integrated energy major. Together, they decode India’s refinery roadmap expansion amidst changing geopolitical dynamics, the transition to cleaner fuels, and the company’s vision for a net-zero future.

🎧 Tune in for expert insights on how Indian Oil is redefining its role — from a traditional refiner to a 360-degree energy company driving India’s energy transition.

In this episode of the Energonomics podcast, businessline’s Richa Mishra speaks to Arun Kumar Singh, former Indian Ambassador to the US 2015-2016 and currently a senior fellow with the Asia program at the German Marshall Fund of the US. From trade disputes and oil diplomacy to ambitious bilateral agreements and personal politics, the conversation explores whether India is better positioned today to negotiate with the U.S. Mr. Arun offers insights into recent developments, including President Trump's fluctuating stance, the impact of India's ties with Russia, and the broader implications of a potential $500 billion trade goal. Tune in for...

In this episode of the Energonomics podcast, Richa Mishra speaks with Meera Shankar, who served as India’s Ambassador to the United States from 26 April 2009 to 2011. The conversation explores India’s diplomatic strategies towards Iran and Russia. Meera Shankar notes that while Iran was engaged through bilateral dialogue—resulting in a carve-out for the Chabahar port—Russia was approached differently due to its strategic significance.The episode also highlights how US diplomacy has evolved over time, with varying approaches depending on the geopolitical context and strategic interests involved. 

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In this episode of Energonomics podcast with Richa Mishra, we look into India's sulphur emissions norms at thermal power plants with R Srikanth, Professor & Dean at the School of Natural Sciences and Engineering, NIAS.

The discussion uncovers critical insights on why sulphur might not be the real problem, and how India's low-sulphur, high-ash coal is being misunderstood.

Are FGDs (Flue Gas Desulfurisers) necessary—or are they making things worse for climate and water use? Why isn't more focus on particulate matter? And what role can nuclear energy play in India’s transition from coal?

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