India is on the cusp of a potentially massive oil discovery in the Andaman Sea, which could unlock a hydrocarbon reserve worth approximately ₹2 lakh crore, according to Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. Describing the scale of the find as comparable to the recent

India’s Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri, has signalled a potential game‑changer in India’s energy sector: a “Guyana‑sized” oil discovery in the Andaman Sea. Early estimates suggest this find could translate into a staggering $20 trillion leap, dramatically boosting the nation’s hydrocarbon capabilities. Andaman oil exploration India is aggressively