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  • Inside India’s aviation crisis: Detours, duties, and deep losses | Energonomics Ep 30 | Richa Mishra

    Inside India’s aviation crisis: Detours, duties, and deep losses | Energonomics Ep 30 | Richa Mishra
    2026/04/23
    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 tax) on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) to ensure domestic availability during the ongoing West Asia conflict. In this episode of Energonomics, host Richa Mishra, Resident Editor, businessline speaks with Kirti Rao, Retd. Executive Director – Finance, Air India, and founding Chief Financial Officer – Air Kerala, to unpack fuel shortages, airline hedging strategies, route viability, and how carriers are coping without crushing passenger demand.
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    19 分
  • How global conflicts are threatening India’s maritime trade and energy security | Energonomics Podcast | EP 15

    How global conflicts are threatening India’s maritime trade and energy security | Energonomics Podcast | EP 15
    2026/04/09
    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 insurance risks, and whether a proposed sovereign reinsurance fund can protect India’s supply chains in turbulent times.
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    10 分
  • Middle East conflict 2026: How Israel-US-Iran tensions are shaking global economies | EP 14

    Middle East conflict 2026: How Israel-US-Iran tensions are shaking global economies | EP 14
    2026/03/26
    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, driving oil price shocks, and creating economic uncertainty worldwide. The interview also explores the challenges for major economies like India, China, and the US, the future of the petrodollar, and the urgent need for nations to rethink energy security strategies in an increasingly volatile world.
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    20 分
  • War in the Persian Gulf: Impact on global energy markets & India’s economy | EP 13

    War in the Persian Gulf: Impact on global energy markets & India’s economy | EP 13
    2026/03/11
    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 deep into geopolitical balancing, India’s strategic autonomy, diversification efforts, and the road ahead for global energy stability.
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    15 分
  • Fixing India’s biogas challenge: Finance, services & policy reforms explained | Energonomics | EP 12

    Fixing India’s biogas challenge: Finance, services & policy reforms explained | Energonomics | EP 12
    2026/02/26
    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, state‑level challenges, maintenance gaps, and how India can diversify beyond LPG to build resilient, indigenous clean‑cooking systems. A crisp, insightful explainer on the future of clean energy for Indian households.
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    20 分
  • India’s oil strategy explained: Will Russian imports really stop? | EP 11

    India’s oil strategy explained: Will Russian imports really stop? | EP 11
    2026/02/04
    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, diversification tactics, refinery capabilities, and the big question: Will India really stop buying Russian oil? Richa breaks down the dynamics, timelines, and economic realities shaping India's energy decisions.
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    6 分
  • BRICS, budget & big energy shifts: Expert insights from businessline’s Richa Mishra | EP 10

    BRICS, budget & big energy shifts: Expert insights from businessline’s Richa Mishra | EP 10
    2026/01/29
    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 India's new role as BRICS Chair, the future of BRICS energy cooperation, and what the industry expects from Nirmala Sitharaman’s upcoming Union Budget presentation.
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    7 分
  • US moves in Venezuela: What It means for India’s oil strategy | Energonomics Podcast | EP 09

    US moves in Venezuela: What It means for India’s oil strategy | Energonomics Podcast | EP 09
    2026/01/08
    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.
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    8 分