Behind the Modi-Xi border thaw, India's dependence on Chinese imports, especially rare earths, keeps deepeningIndia faces a significant trade deficit with China, importing substantially more goods than it exports. Chinese firms offer superior price ...
18 Sep, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
India's August crude oil imports fall over 11% month-on-monthIndia's crude oil imports in August witnessed a significant decline, falling by more than eleven percent compared to July. On an annual bas...
18 Sep, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
The mood, as per Moody's: Shocks keep coming, India keeps growingMoody’s has raised India’s FY27 real GDP growth forecast to 7% from 6%, citing the economy’s resilience amid the Middle East conflict and e...
18 Sep, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
View: As oil tops $100, India needs a wider, smarter fuel security strategyRising oil prices necessitate energy supply diversification and alternate fuel adoption. India is urging the auto industry for flexi-fuel v...
18 Sep, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
Replacing Russian crude near impossible for Indian refiners as US sanctions bill threatens 100% tariff, say executivesIndian refiners face challenges replacing Russian crude imports due to new US legislation. Many key suppliers are already cut off, complica...
18 Sep, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Russian oil uncertainty hangs over India’s largest buyersIndian state-owned refiners are facing rising crude supply uncertainty as Middle East disruptions coincide with the risk of tougher US rest...
17 Sep, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
India must not let energy security become a US trade ‘weapon’, warns GTRIAccording to a warning from a US think tank, Indian goods could face tariffs as high as 100%. This move may compel India to significantly l...
17 Sep, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
100% tariffs on India? US House passes bill authorising new duties on Russia oil buyersThe US House of Representatives has passed legislation authorising President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on India, China a...
17 Sep, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
India-US tariff saga under Trump: A look at key turning pointsNew U.S. tariffs and sanctions legislation create a new flashpoint for India-U.S. relations. Washington imposed tariffs on Indian goods, ci...
17 Sep, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
India vows to protect energy security as US Russia bill opens door to 100% tariffsIndia is closely watching a US bill that could allow tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian energy. With Russia accounting for 3...
17 Sep, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Russia squeezed, Saudi route hit, China circles: Why India's oil bill could get heavierIndia is encountering soaring costs for crude oil imports due to ongoing global supply chain issues. Disruptions in Saudi oil export infras...
17 Sep, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
India considers cutting vegetable oil import taxes as prices climbIndia is considering lowering import taxes on vegetable oils. This move aims to curb rising food inflation ahead of festival season. Lower ...
16 Sep, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
India's $40.8 billion Russian crude imports put it in Trump's 100% tariff line of fireThe US is considering imposing tariffs on significant purchasers of Russian energy, which puts India's considerable imports of Russian crud...
16 Sep, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
Electric mobility a strategic imperative for Viksit Bharat 2047: NITI AayogElectric mobility is a strategic imperative for India's Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. Global shifts and geopolitical friction accelerate the t...
16 Sep, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
Cooking oil imports up 5% in first 10 monthsIndia’s soyoil imports hit a record in August as refiners stocked up for the festival season, while palm oil purchases reached a six-month ...
15 Sep, 2026, 11.50 PM IST
India needs energy innovation to reduce 88% oil import dependence: ONGC chiefTo ensure energy self-sufficiency, India must boost its domestic oil and gas output. Arun Kumar Singh, Chairman of ONGC, highlighted the si...
08 Sep, 2026, 09.37 PM IST
India's vegetable oil imports strain port storage, delaying unloadingIndia’s aggressive edible-oil imports have clogged major ports, delaying vessel unloading by up to 10 days as storage tanks fill. At least ...
07 Sep, 2026, 04.05 PM IST