India has already purchased nearly 16 million barrels of Russian crude so far in March 2026, translating to roughly 1.6 million barrels per day, indicating a sharp uptick.
As discounted Russian barrels increasingly flow to China, Indian refiners lift more from Saudi Arabia, Iraq and the UAE, while also eyeing Venezuelan cargoes to diversify risk.
Saudi Arabia shipments may hit over 1.1 million barrels a day, the highest since Nov 2019, nearing Russia levels as India closes the supply gap, Kpler says.
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New Delhi: India’s energy purchases will be dictated by “national interest”, including “adequate availability” and prevailing global oil prices, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said...
US President Donald J. Trump announced Monday the conclusion of a trade deal with India, that will see New Delhi curb its Russian oil purchases. MEA says will continue purchases based on market dynamics.
US President Donald J. Trump announced Monday the conclusion of a trade deal with India, that will see New Delhi curb its Russian oil purchases. MEA says will continue purchases based on market dynamics.
The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.
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India’s fast-growing data centre sector may strain state electricity networks; Central Electricity Authority has urged Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu to boost capacity.
Theaterisation, which aims to divide the forces into three theatres with specific areas of responsibility, will become the single most far-reaching reform that the Indian military has witnessed since independence.
China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.
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