Specialist in Indian Banking and Economic Research

Hemindra Hazari

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Historically, India’s net oil subsidy was a myth after factoring taxes on petroleum products. But in the last two years, as oil prices declined internationally, the Government went further, and shifted to an oppressive regime of punitive oil taxes. In earlier years, economists linked to the capital market were vociferous in their condemnation of oil subsidies, and advocated ‘market pricing’ of this key resource, as subsidies, they argued, distorted the market. Even at that time, their argument ignored the glaring fact of taxes on petroleum products. However, it is even more remarkable that for the past two years the same economists populating policy-making, credit rating and capital markets appear to have lost their voices when the Indian government violated market prices in the contrary direction, sharply raising the rate of petroleum taxes. This was done despite the demand slowdown in the economy. Heavy petroleum taxes have no doubt helped to meet fiscal deficit commitments and satisfying global investors. But they have helped suppress an already faltering consumer demand.

Historically, India’s net oil subsidy was a myth after factoring taxes on petroleum products. But in the last two years, as oil prices declined internationally, the Government went further, and shifted to an oppressive regime of punitive oil taxes. In earlier years, economists linked to the capital market were vociferous in their condemnation of oil subsidies, and advocated ‘market pricing’ of this key resource, as subsidies, they argued, distorted the market. Even at that time, their argument ignored the glaring fact of taxes on petroleum products. However, it is even more remarkable that for the past two years the same economists populating policy-making, credit rating and capital markets appear to have lost their voices when the Indian government violated market prices in the contrary direction, sharply raising the rate of petroleum taxes. This was done despite the demand slowdown in the economy. Heavy petroleum taxes have no doubt helped to meet fiscal deficit commitments and satisfying global investors. But they have helped suppress an already faltering consumer demand.

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Ishita Jain

The 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP21) to be held in Paris is another attempt to reign in global warming.&nbsp;India, the 3rd largest carbon emitter has, among other things, committed to reducing emissions by changing its energy mix to 40% from renewable sources of energy by 2030. This is an ambitious target and India's plan revolves around the sun. The government is taking steps in the right direction and the sector is receiving a lot of interest. While a lot is happening, let&rsquo;s take a look at the developments that could make this a very favourable sector to invest in.

The 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP21) to be held in Paris is another attempt to reign in global warming.&nbsp;India, the 3rd largest carbon emitter has, among other things, committed to reducing emissions by changing its energy mix to 40% from renewable sources of energy by 2030. This is an ambitious target and India's plan revolves around the sun. The government is taking steps in the right direction and the sector is receiving a lot of interest. While a lot is happening, let&rsquo;s take a look at the developments that could make this a very favourable sector to invest in.

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GOL Offshore Ltd. is an integrated offshore oilfield services provider that offers services to upstream oil and gas producers to carry out offshore exploration and production (E&P) activities. The Company also provides drilling services, marine and air logistics, marine construction, and port/terminal services.

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Oil Cess - Squeezing the Economy

Historically, India’s net oil subsidy was a myth after factoring taxes on petroleum products. But in the last two years, as oil prices declined...

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The Case for Solar Energy in India

The 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP21) to be held in Paris is another attempt to reign in global warming. India, the 3rd largest...

Ishita Jain

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