Energonomics podcast with Richa Mishra

In this episode of Energonomics, Richa Mishra speaks to Dr A K Balyan—Chairman & Director, Carmine Energy Pte; former ONGC Director; and former Petronet LNG—on India’s 2030 coal gasification mission. From policy gaps and private investment hurdles to the economics of coal-to-methanol and green syngas, he explains what it will take to secure India’s energy future.

Global energy transition is no longer about climate; it’s about economics, security, and survival. In this episode, Richa Mishra speaks with Woochong Um, CEO of the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet, on how innovative financing models are unlocking billions for clean energy in emerging markets. From tackling energy poverty affecting 700 million people to leveraging AI-driven grids in In...

India’s semiconductor ambitions are closely tied to its energy strategy. In this episode of Energenomics, businessline’s Richa Mishra speaks with Anuj Narain, Vice President – Product Development, Power Semiconductors, Cyient Semiconductors, who explains how power infrastructure, microgrids, and intelligent semiconductor solutions can help India overcome energy losses and build a self-reliant, fut...

Surging fuel prices, disrupted flight routes, and rising operational costs have created what industry watchers call a “perfect storm” for aviation and tourism. In the aviation sector, fuel costs typically account for 40% of operating expenses. It has surged to nearly 55% of costs for some Indian carriers. The Indian government has significantly increased the export duty (often called a windfall ta...

India’s maritime trade is under growing pressure as global geopolitical tensions disrupt key shipping routes crucial for energy imports and exports. In this episode of Energonomics, host Richa Mishra speaks with businessline's T E Raja Simhan to unpack India’s vulnerability at critical chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, the case for building a national merchant fleet, rising in...

In this episode of Energonomics, host Richa Mishra speaks with energy expert Professor Tom Seng on the escalating Middle East conflict involving Israel, the US, and Iran, and its far-reaching consequences on global economies. The discussion unpacks how attacks on critical oil and LNG infrastructure, disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, and rising geopolitical tensions are reshaping supply chains,...

India’s energy lifeline is under pressure as escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz threaten global oil flows. In this episode of Energonomics, Richa Mishra speaks with Washington‑based energy diplomacy expert Umud Shokri to decode what the Iran–Israel–US conflict means for India’s crude imports, LNG security, inflation risks, and long‑term clean energy transition. The conversation goes d...

In this episode of Energonomics, host Richa Mishra speaks with Sunil Mani, Policy Advisor at IISD, about a new report on India’s clean‑cooking transition. They explore why decentralised biogas and electric cooking though clean and cost‑effective still struggle to scale, and what financial, policy, and service‑delivery reforms are needed. Richa and Sunil also discuss the affordability barriers, sta...

In this explainer podcast, host Renil S Varghese speaks with Richa Mishra, Resident Editor of The Hindu businessline, to unpack India’s evolving crude oil sourcing strategy amid US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a new trade agreement with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. With India expanding its crude suppliers from 27 to 41 countries, the discussion dives into geopolitical pressures, diver...

In this episode of Energonomics from India Energy Week 2026, host Renil S Varghese speaks with Richa Mishra, Resident Editor, businessline, to decode the complexities of India’s energy transition. The conversation covers India’s surging power demand, financial and institutional barriers, grid and storage challenges, and the socioeconomic realities shaping the clean energy push. Richa also explores...

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...

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 wh...

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 c...

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...

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 t...

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 differen...

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 Desulfu...