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India's Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) hosted high-level engagements in Mumbai on January 19, 2026, to attract global investment in the upstream sector. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri emphasized recent legislative reforms and their potential to transform offshore and frontier exploration, while discussions included financing E&P growth and the amended Oilfields Act. The event aimed to clarify contracts and enhance collaboration among stakeholders to facilitate timely capital access and promote data-driven exploration opportunities.