India’s Nayara Energy faced IT disruption after Microsoft halted services due to EU sanctions.
Microsoft cited Russian ownership links—Nayara is partly owned by Rosneft.
The firm shifted services to Rediffmail and local vendors to avoid furthe
r impact.
Nayara filed a legal notice against Microsoft in Delhi High court, alleging unfair termination.
The refinery firm processes over 20 million tonnes of crude annually in Gujarat.
Govt sources said Nayara may be added to India’s “sensitive critical infrastruct
ure” list.
Nayara clarified that refinery and retail operations remain stable.
India's oil ministry is monitoring the situation given Russia’s st
rategic investment.