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Goa to Host India Energy Week 2026 as Cairn Oil & Gas Reinforces Commitment to Aatmanirbhar Bharat

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Written by Intern Rency Gomes ||Team Allycaral 

Cairn Oil & Gas, part of the Vedanta Group and India’s largest private oil and gas exploration and production company, will participate in the 4th edition of India Energy Week (IEW) 2026, to be held in Goa from January 27 to 30. The company’s presence at India’s flagship energy exhibition and conference will highlight its role in strengthening domestic energy production and advancing India’s journey towards energy self-reliance.


At IEW 2026, Cairn will showcase its engineering excellence and innovation-led approach that is driving the next phase of growth in India’s oil and gas sector. The company will spotlight its strategy focused on technology-led exploration, data-optimised operations, and advanced digital solutions aimed at unlocking India’s vast hydrocarbon potential.

In alignment with the national vision of Samudra Manthan (National Deepwater Exploration Mission), Cairn will demonstrate the successful adoption of advanced technologies in offshore exploration and development. Among the key highlights will be one of the country’s first 3D Controlled Source Electromagnetic (CSEM) survey techniques deployed for deepwater exploration in the Krishna-Godavari basin on the East Coast.

For shallow water development, Cairn will also showcase India’s first Sub-Sea Template installed for the development of the first Discovered Small Field (DSF) block on the West Coast. These engineering milestones will be presented at the Cairn Arena during the event.

India Energy Week attracts global industry experts and stakeholders, providing a platform to highlight India’s hydrocarbon potential and invite global partnerships and investments. At the event, Cairn will explore strategic collaborations while spotlighting forward-looking technological innovations and digital solutions shaping the future of energy.

Cairn will also host a series of technical talks covering topics such as data-driven reservoir management as a new frontier for maximising production, performance insights from the Jaya gas field in western onshore India—the first field developed under the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP)—fracturing in the Raageshwari Deep Gas project, and other digital initiatives driving operational excellence.

In a celebration of India’s cultural diversity, Cairn will showcase the traditions of the North East by bringing indigenous women artisans from Assam to present their handwoven textiles. Through the initiative ‘Threads of Assam – Woven by the Baidews’, the company has supported nearly 5,000 women artisans, enabling financial independence while providing national visibility to their craft.

Industry leaders, policymakers, and investors are invited to visit the Cairn Arena (Stall No. 4H12, Hall 4, ONGC ATI, Goa) to witness how Cairn is engineering energy self-reliance while contributing to a sustainable and resilient energy ecosystem.

Cairn’s continued focus on expanding onshore and offshore development reinforces its commitment to doubling domestic hydrocarbon production and strengthening India’s long-term energy security.

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Anil Agarwal’s Son Agnivesh Agarwal Passes Away at 49 After Cardiac Arrest; Tributes Pour In

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Agnivesh Agarwal, the eldest son of Vedanta Chairman and mining billionaire Anil Agarwal, passed away in the United States following a sudden cardiac arrest. He was 49.

According to reports, Agnivesh Agarwal had earlier sustained injuries in a skiing accident in the US and was undergoing treatment at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. While doctors had initially indicated encouraging signs of recovery, he suffered a sudden cardiac arrest that proved fatal, despite medical efforts.

Agnivesh served on the board of Talwandi Sabo Power Limited (TSPL), a Vedanta Group firm, and was actively involved in the group’s operations. Known for his low-profile presence, he was respected within corporate circles for his professionalism and commitment.

In a deeply emotional message shared on X, Anil Agarwal described the tragedy as “the darkest day” of his life.
“We believed the worst was behind us. But fate had other plans, and a sudden cardiac arrest snatched our son away from us,” he wrote. Expressing the depth of his grief, the Vedanta Chairman added that no parent is ever prepared for such a loss and that the family is struggling to comprehend the magnitude of the tragedy.

Tributes have poured in from across the business community, industry leaders, and well-wishers, many expressing shock and offering condolences to the Agarwal family during this difficult time.

The passing of Agnivesh Agarwal marks a profound personal loss for one of India’s most prominent industrial families and has cast a pall of grief across corporate India.

Business

Vedanta Sesa Goa Certified as a Great Place to Work® for Fourth Consecutive Year

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Vedanta Sesa Goa has been certified as a Great Place to Work® for the fourth consecutive year (2022–2025), reaffirming its leadership in building a people-first workplace. The certification, conferred by the Great Place to Work® Institute, is one of the most respected global recognitions for organizations that demonstrate a high-trust and high-performance culture.

This recognition is based on rigorous evaluations of employee feedback, policies, and practices that promote inclusivity, safety, growth, and leadership development. Vedanta Sesa Goa has consistently implemented structured initiatives, from advancing diversity and inclusion to strengthening safety culture and capability enhancement.

In a parallel recognition, Vedanta Group has been named India’s Best Employer Among Nation-Builders 2025, highlighting its contribution to human capital development and national progress.

Speaking on the achievement, Mr. Navin Jaju, CEO – Vedanta Sesa Goa, said:
“To be acknowledged as a Great Place to Work® for the fourth consecutive year testifies to our strong employee-centric culture. Each member of our workforce is equally valued & is committed to creating a #ViksitBharat.”

Echoing this, Mr. Praveen George, CHRO, remarked:
“This recognition is a testament to our incredible employees, who are the backbone of our success and growth. It reflects our consistent focus on building a progressive and inclusive workplace.”

With operations spread across Goa, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Odisha, and Gujarat, and a workforce of over 6,600 employees, Vedanta Sesa Goa continues to enhance diversity, leadership, and innovation. Women employees are increasingly taking roles in both operations and enabling functions.

The Great Place to Work® Institute, having surveyed over 100 million employees globally, recognizes organizations that demonstrate high trust, leadership effectiveness, and employee engagement.

By aligning its people practices with global ESG and sustainability goals, Vedanta Sesa Goa remains steadfast in building a resilient, future-ready workforce while contributing to India’s socio-economic growth.