A rare no-EMD clause is countered by BPCL’s NDA-gated access and zero-deviation enforcement… – Downstream contracting briefs: Part I, 4 Jul 2025

BPCL clamps tight controls on polypropylene ejector tender: EMD waived, NDA mandatory, zero deviation enforced

A rare no-EMD clause is countered by BPCL’s NDA-gated access and zero-deviation enforcement, signaling tighter risk control around Kochi refinery’s PFCC revamp.

Hazira instrumentation job draws tight scrutiny: EIL flags composite work qualifiers and working capital thresholds

Pre-bid terms for ONGC’s revamp project at Hazira reveal tighter BQC filters around subcontractor credentials, EPC carve-outs, and SEZ billing norms—raising the bar for financial fitness and interface control.

UCO-based biodiesel makers locked out as OMCs fix rigid empanelment norms till FY26

In a significant shift, PSU OMCs have barred UCO-derived biodiesel and introduced fixed Lat-Long declarations for vendor plants, potentially altering India's decentralized biofuel supply model.