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Despite Donald Trump's punitive tariff, India keeps importing Russian oil

India gets deep discounts on Russian crude and its exports of petroleum products to China have increased

Despite Donald Trump's punitive tariff, India keeps importing Russian oil
Updated On : 06 Feb 2026 | 11:55 AM IST

India-US trade deal: Refiners await govt nod on cutting Russian oil imports

Only two state-run refiners Indian Oil and BPCL and Russia-backed Nayara Energy Ltd purchased crude oil from Moscow in January

India-US trade deal: Refiners await govt nod on cutting Russian oil imports
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 11:46 PM IST

India, US agree to a trade deal; reciprocal tariff reduced to 18%: Trump

The announcement came after a phone call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Trump

India, US agree to a trade deal; reciprocal tariff reduced to 18%: Trump
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 10:12 AM IST

Russia oil flows into India show resilience, likely to continue into 2026

India will continue to look out for the best prices and best margins for its refiners, strategically changing its buying slate while also dropping Russian imports slightly, a Kpler analyst said

Russia oil flows into India show resilience, likely to continue into 2026
Updated On : 27 Jan 2026 | 7:38 AM IST

US signals rollback of Trump's 25% tariff as India cuts Russian oil imports

US Treasury Secretary said that India's sharp reduction in Russian oil imports shows that tariff pressure has worked, opening the door for a rollback of the additional 25% duty imposed by Trump

US signals rollback of Trump's 25% tariff as India cuts Russian oil imports
Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 11:49 AM IST

China, EU lead Russian fuel purchases as India suffered despite cuts

India has gained the least since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 and was penalized the most, while the US, China and the European Union emerged as the biggest beneficiaries from the war

China, EU lead Russian fuel purchases as India suffered despite cuts
Updated On : 31 Dec 2025 | 12:32 AM IST

India's Russian oil imports down 18% in Jan-Oct 2025, US imports zoom 83%

India slightly cut its reliance on Russian crude in early 2025, while imports from the US surged 83.3 per cent in value to $7.8 billion, reflecting a strategic shift toward alternative crude sources

India's Russian oil imports down 18% in Jan-Oct 2025, US imports zoom 83%
Updated On : 26 Dec 2025 | 3:34 PM IST

India's crude security holds as refiners pivot from sanctioned suppliers

With the November 21 deadline now past, India's Russian crude inflows are easing but not collapsing as refiners pivot to non-sanctioned suppliers, tap alternatives and benefit from soft global prices

India's crude security holds as refiners pivot from sanctioned suppliers
Updated On : 03 Dec 2025 | 11:52 PM IST

As sanctions on Russian oil loom, India prepares to end its buying spree

India has been snapping up discounted Russian crude for three years, but US sanctions that take effect on Friday are expected to end the lucrative trade

As sanctions on Russian oil loom, India prepares to end its buying spree
Updated On : 20 Nov 2025 | 5:56 PM IST

Indian OMCs unlikely to see impact on margins after US curbs on Russian oil

Fitch Ratings says sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil - which supply around 60% of India's Russian crude - may not materially affect OMC margins, though compliance challenges

Indian OMCs unlikely to see impact on margins after US curbs on Russian oil
Updated On : 17 Nov 2025 | 10:58 PM IST

India boosts US crude oil imports to 540,000 bpd, highest since 2022

India's record US crude imports come amid efforts to diversify away from Russian oil and manage trade frictions with Washington

India boosts US crude oil imports to 540,000 bpd, highest since 2022
Updated On : 27 Oct 2025 | 9:11 PM IST

Indian refiners likely to import more Russian oil as discounts deepen

Discounts on Urals crude loading in November are $2-to-$2.50 a barrel to Dated Brent, making it attractive

Indian refiners likely to import more Russian oil as discounts deepen
Updated On : 08 Oct 2025 | 1:36 PM IST

India's oil demand to hit 9 mn bpd by 2050; coal to stay dominant: BP

BP projects India's oil demand to grow 80% by 2050 even as renewables surge; coal to retain over 40% share in the energy mix under current trajectory

India's oil demand to hit 9 mn bpd by 2050; coal to stay dominant: BP
Updated On : 06 Oct 2025 | 8:19 PM IST

US tells India that Russian oil curbs are key to trade deal progress

While trade negotiations are on a positive track, a US official said, more work is needed to ensure India addresses US concerns over market access, the trade deficit and purchases of Russian oil

US tells India that Russian oil curbs are key to trade deal progress
Updated On : 26 Sep 2025 | 11:40 PM IST

India urges US to ease Iran oil sanctions to offset reduced Russian imports

New Delhi's representatives traveled to the US for talks after Washington imposed crushing tariffs on the country in punishment for its oil trade with Russia

India urges US to ease Iran oil sanctions to offset reduced Russian imports
Updated On : 25 Sep 2025 | 4:53 PM IST

'If India doesn't budge, neither will Trump,' says US economic advisor

US economic advisor Kevin Hassett said India-US trade talks remain "complicated", linking them to US pressure on Russia for peace and India's reluctance to open its markets to American goods

'If India doesn't budge, neither will Trump,' says US economic advisor
Updated On : 28 Aug 2025 | 8:58 PM IST

India must impose higher tariffs on US imports: Arvind Kejriwal

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday demanded that India impose higher tariffs on imports from the United States to protect the interests of Indian farmers. There was no immediate response from the central government to Kejriwal's demand. US President Donald Trump has imposed a 50 per cent trade tariff on India over its crude oil imports from Russia. The tariff will impact exports and job creation in labour-intensive sectors such as shrimp, apparel, diamonds, leather and footwear, and gems and jewellery. Addressing a press conference here, Kejriwal alleged that the BJP-led central government has decided to waive 11 per cent duty on cotton imported from the US, a move he claimed could adversely affect domestic growers. "There are lakhs of farmers in the country who depend on cotton for their livelihood. If cotton is imported duty-free, our farmers will suffer losses. Why is the government hurting them?" he asked. The former Delhi chief minister said countries across th

India must impose higher tariffs on US imports: Arvind Kejriwal
Updated On : 28 Aug 2025 | 8:36 PM IST

What to know about India's rising oil imports from Russia amid US tariffs

President Trump accused India of aiding Moscow's war on Ukraine by purchasing Russian energy, derailing trade talks between India and the United States

What to know about India's rising oil imports from Russia amid US tariffs
Updated On : 27 Aug 2025 | 5:27 PM IST

Oil prices dip after hitting three-week high on Russian supply concerns

Oil's rally on Monday was primarily driven by supply risks after Ukraine strikes on Russian energy infrastructure and the possibility of further US sanctions on Russian oil

Oil prices dip after hitting three-week high on Russian supply concerns
Updated On : 26 Aug 2025 | 4:37 PM IST

India will buy oil where it gets 'best deal': Indian envoy to Russia

Indian companies will continue buying oil from wherever they get the "best deal", India's envoy to Russia Vinay Kumar has said, asserting that New Delhi will continue taking measures which protect its "national interest". In an interview with Russia's state-run TASS news agency published Sunday, Kumar said that New Delhi's priority is ensuring energy security of the country's 1.4 billion people. His remarks come amid US criticism of India's purchase of discounted Russian crude, a criticism which India has strongly rejected. Stressing that trade takes place on a "commercial basis", Kumar said, "Indian companies will continue buying from wherever they get the best deal. So that's what the current situation is." "...We have clearly stated that our objective is energy security of 1.4 billion people of India and India's cooperation with Russia, as of several other countries, has helped to bring about stability in the oil market, global oil market," the report quoted him as saying. His

India will buy oil where it gets 'best deal': Indian envoy to Russia
Updated On : 24 Aug 2025 | 11:34 PM IST