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India’s DI and MS ERW pipe markets show contrasting trends — DI pipe demand remains strong amid supply shortages from water infrastructure projects, while MS ERW prices have risen slightly on improving liquidity and construction activity. New capacity additions may ease regional supply, but inventory overhang persists in some segments.

India's September 2025 natural gas output dipped 3.9% to 2,860 MMSCM, while LNG imports rose 1.2% to 2,819 MMSCM. Total gas available decreased 1.1%. Fertiliser (28%) and CGD (24%) were top consumers.

US natural gas futures rose about 1% on Thursday. This increase is attributed to near-record liquefied natural gas (LNG) export flows, which are significantly boosting demand for the fuel.

US sanctions on Russian oil majors unlikely to dent global supplies, with Guyana, Brazil, Canada, and US shale boosting output. India's Russian oil imports surged to 37%, while Saudi exports to China hit 1.65M bpd.

India launches a national CCUS Mission, offering 50-100% incentives for projects to trap industrial emissions from steel, cement (5.8% of CO2), and coal. The Rs 38,900 crore initiative aims for 2070 net-zero, facing high costs and infrastructure challenges.

Nashik Municipal Corporation is fast-tracking over ₹2,000 crore infrastructure projects, including ₹950 cr for roads and ₹450 cr for water, before the poll code. Tenders for ₹2,600 crore are complete, with work started on some.

Indian oil giant ONGC Videsh eyes resuming Syrian operations, suspended in 2012 due to sanctions. This requires New Delhi's approval and easing of US/EU restrictions, aligning with India's energy push amidst Russian and Iranian control.

U.S. Henry Hub natural gas spot prices averaged a three-year high for October, according to LSEG pricing data. This marks a significant increase in benchmark prices.

India lifted 415 million people out of multidimensional poverty in 15 years (2005/06-2019/21) through sanitation, cooking gas, piped water, and electricity, becoming a global benchmark for public policies, especially in rural areas.

Maharashtra launched a policy to reuse treated wastewater statewide, reducing freshwater dependence. It mandates non-potable use for industries, construction, and gardening, building on the 2019 target of 30% reuse. Mumbai alone generates 2,600 MLD sewage.