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How Many Oil Refineries Are There in India? Which Is the First and when Was It Built? This Story Behind the Discovery of Oil Will Surprise You

Summary by tv9gujarati.com
Currently, a total of 23 oil refineries are operational in India. Out of these, 18 are public sector (PSU), 3 are private sector and 2 are joint ventures. The Digboi Refinery in Tinsukia district of Assam is not only the first oil refinery in India but also in the whole of Asia. It was established in the year 1901 and is still one of the oldest operating refineries in the world. In the year 1867, the employees of the Assam Railway and Trading Co…
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Currently, a total of 23 oil refineries are operational in India. Out of these, 18 are public sector (PSU), 3 are private sector and 2 are joint ventures. The Digboi Refinery in Tinsukia district of Assam is not only the first oil refinery in India but also in the whole of Asia. It was established in the year 1901 and is still one of the oldest operating refineries in the world. In the year 1867, the employees of the Assam Railway and Trading Co…

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tv9gujarati.com broke the news in on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
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