Commercial crude oil production at ONGC’s Ashoknagar (Baigachhi) project near Kolkata to start by end of July; basin holds 240M+ barrels, Rs 1,000cr invested.

India's Centre has lowered royalty rates for crude oil and natural gas production. This move aims to encourage more domestic exploration and production. Deepwater and ultra-deepwater fields will see significant royalty reductions. New policies offer zero ro…