India and the Changing Geopolitics of Oil (The Gateway House Guide to India in the 2020s) Paperback – Import, 25 September 2023

An outstanding book on India's Energy Security and the geopolitics of oil. The author effortlessly takes the reader through all the fundamental ideas that are related with the subject, in a most interesting manner. There are many little known facts and anecdotes that make the book impossible to put down. The recommendations by the author are though provoking, pertinent and need to be taken cognisance of by policy makers. A must read for those interested in energy and especially those dealing with policy formulation. Notwithstanding, I would recommend the book for any one who wants to know more about the geopolitics of oil, something that we all need to learn more about, given its importance in our day to day lives

This is a very informative book and provides an overview of the challenges that India faces in securing cheap and reliable supply of petroleum. The author has described how India has been affected by oil shocks in the past and what India has done to secure access to oil. Finally, this book makes an important point that India is now a major player in the global oil game and a market mover, unlike the past when it was on the fringes – and also delves into how this increased financial might can be used to the country’s advantage. This book will be useful for energy sector professionals and for a general reader trying to understand India’s energy scenario as well.

This is the most well researched, simply written, easy to understand and yet so fully backed by data, facts & figures, book on the subject of India’s Energy Challenges in an ever-changing world. It not only traces the history, putting forth the key aspects in an uncomplicated manner, but also makes clear & straightforward suggestions for future. It is thorough, interesting & a Must Read for all those who are keen to form a view on the India Growth story.

This book examines the issue of energy security from an Indian perspective. It looks at how the dynamics of the petroleum industry have changed due to geopolitical trends and emerging technologies and what these mean for India. Finally, it also provides tangible suggestions on securing India's energy needs in an affordable manner. This book will be of interest to energy industry professionals and also to readers trying to better understand the Indian economy.

I liked how the author analysed the future of electric vehicles. This book gives 360 degree view of global energy market and its implications on India. The book could also help policymakers to frame the Indian energy policy. It is a book that one needs to read for understanding the energy market, including fossil fuels and green alternatives. A must read for UPSC aspirants.

Authors view of biofuels as solely coming from 1G sources is shocking, considering advances made in using 2G feedstock which don't compete with food.

This book explains the complex subject of India's energy security in simple language with lot of data to back up its arguments. The author has looked at energy security as an economic issue and has suggested ways to achieve it. Highly recommended!

This is a very informative book explaining India's energy scenario, how our energy security challenges are evoling and dealing with these issues. It provides a good understanding of the economic aspect of energy security and also unknown aspects of new technologies such as electric vehicles and renewable energy.