India unlocks Andaman energy frontier with major offshore finds, strengthening long-term self-reliance strategy

New Delhi: India’s energy security is facing renewed pressure as global oil and gas markets remain volatile amid the ongoing US-Israel–Iran conflict. With the country importing nearly 85 per cent of its crude oil and about 70 per cent of its natural gas, any disruption in global supply chains has direct economic implications. In this uncertain environment, the deep waters off the Andaman Islands have emerged as a potential long-term solution, with early signs pointing to a significant untapped energy reserve that could reshape India’s energy future. For decades, the Andaman-Nicobar basin

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Original publication date: 2026-04-04 06:00:05