India–Russia ties: What to expect from Putin’s high-stakes visit as New Delhi navigates US pressurePresident Putin's visit marks a critical juncture for India, solidifying its position as Russia's largest oil supplier and a key defense pa...
02 Dec, 2025, 10.27 PM IST
India must push for US oil-tariff relief before negotiating trade pact, 25% surcharge basis 'no longer stands': GTRIIndia's trade body is urged to prioritise the rollback of the US oil-linked tariff, a 25% duty that doubles the burden on Indian goods. Exp...
25 Nov, 2025, 11.52 AM IST
India should press US to roll back "Russian oil" tariffs before trade deal: GTRIIndia must advocate for the removal of the 25% tariff on Russian oil imposed by the United States, as this is a pivotal move before finaliz...
12 Nov, 2025, 12.21 PM IST
India continues to buy "huge quantities of Russian feedstock": Russian envoy AlipovIndia is maintaining significant purchases of Russian oil, with daily imports around 1.75 million barrels. This strategy prioritizes securi...
05 Nov, 2025, 02.13 PM IST
India should develop its own sovereign digital solutions, reduce reliance on US systems: GTRIIndia’s heavy reliance on US software, cloud, and social media creates strategic vulnerabilities, warns think tank GTRI. The report urges d...
14 Sep, 2025, 01.28 PM IST
Trump unwilling to criticize China even after being largest Russian oil buyers, targets India unfairly: GTRI reportA recent report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) indicates that US President Donald Trump is unfairly targeting India over Ru...
05 Aug, 2025, 08.35 AM IST
‘Existential issues not just Europe’s concern’: India counters Western pressure on Russian oilIndia prioritises energy security, emphasising the need for a clear global energy market perspective without double standards, according to...
22 Jul, 2025, 06.01 PM IST
India’s $15 bn oil exports to EU at risk amid new Russia sanctionsIndia’s petroleum exports worth $15 bn to the European Union may be at risk due to the EU's new sanctions targeting refined products made f...
21 Jul, 2025, 07.09 AM IST
Washington’s own playbook is fuelling the global pivot from dollar, says GTRIGTRI reports that Trump's proposed tariffs on BRICS nations trading in non-dollar currencies overlook the fact that US sanctions and SWIFT ...
11 Jul, 2025, 11.37 AM IST
India needs to carefully navigate US sanctions on certain firms to safeguard business interests: GTRIThe US recently imposed sanctions on several Indian companies for allegedly supporting Russia's military activities in Ukraine. The think t...
08 Nov, 2024, 05.37 PM IST
Thousands of Surat workers are caught in Russia-West crossfireRussia-Ukraine war has impacted the diamond industry in Surat, Gujarat, leading to job losses and factory closures. Western sanctions on Ru...
25 Sep, 2024, 08.37 PM IST
Large export returns, unprocessed inventory hit diamond trade: GTRIThe Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) reports a significant drop in India's diamond sector, with a 24.5% decline in rough diamond imp...
18 Sep, 2024, 10.43 PM IST
Job losses, factory closures haunt India's diamond sector as trade shine fadesIndia's diamond sector is in crisis with a sharp decline in imports and exports over the past three years, leading to defaults, factory clo...
18 Sep, 2024, 01.03 PM IST
Withdraw duty cuts on gold, jewellery, review trade with UAE: GTRIGlobal Trade Research Initiative proposed changes to the India-UAE partnership to address potential misuse and revenue loss. They recommend...
16 Aug, 2024, 06.05 PM IST
GTRI suggests duty cuts withdrawal on silver, diamonds, gold jewellery under India-UAE FTAThe Indian government sought changes to the India-UAE free trade agreement, with GTRI recommending the removal of duty cuts on precious met...
16 Aug, 2024, 12.13 PM IST
$100 bln Indo-Russia bilateral trade achievable by 2030, trade gap no worry: GTRIIndia aims for $100 billion trade with Russia by 2030 via exports, local currency trading, and Eurasian FTA. FY24 trade reached $65.7 billi...
18 Jul, 2024, 06.04 PM IST
Increasing exports, trade in local currency, FTA to boost India-Russia commerce: GTRI reportSteps recommended by the think tank GTRI to boost trade between India and Russia include increasing exports, implementing local currency tr...
18 Jul, 2024, 01.40 PM IST