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India’s crude oil import costs have become increasingly expensive in the current financial year as the share of Russian crude in the country’s oil basket declines, a new report by Kotak Institutional Equities showed.It explained that alternative suppliers might be more expensive due to which premiums will remain elevated, impacting GRMs for refiners.The brokerage highlighted…
As global sanctions, including the latest ones from the Trump administration against Moscow intensify, many Indian refiners are evaluating their Russian oil trade documents.Reliance Industries Ltd, top Indian buyer of Russian crude, is also in the process of “recalibrating” imports from Russia to remain consistent with government guidance.“Recalibration of Russian oil imports is ongoing and…
Indian refiners anticipate a significant decline in Russian oil imports, potentially even reaching zero. (AI image) The Donald Trump administration’s latest move to sanction major Russian oil firms Rosneft PJSC and Lukoil PJSC will likely make it almost impossible for India to continue procuring crude from Russia. Analytics firm Kpler reports that Russian oil made…
Oil prices rose sharply on Wednesday, triggered by America’s fresh sanctions on Russian oil companies.Brent crude futures jumped $3.03, or 4.94%, to $64.35 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude added $1.42, or 2.43%, to $59.92 after the settlement at 6 PM EDT (2200 GMT). Earlier, Brent had settled $1.27 higher at $62.59…
US President Donald Trump claimed on Tuesday again that India was not going to buy “much oil from Russia.” His claims were based on a conversation he had with Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid Diwali celebrations at the White House.“I spoke to Prime Minister Modi today and we just have a very good relationship. He’s…
The Indian rupee edged up by 9 paise to close at 87.93 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, supported by foreign fund inflows and softer crude oil prices. Positive domestic equity market sentiment also lent further support, according to forex traders.At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 87.94 and traded in a…
Donald Trump has claimed assurance from PM Narendra Modi that India will stop buying Russian crude oil. Russia maintains its position as one of the world’s primary crude oil producers and exporters. While the Ministry of External Affairs has firmly denied knowledge of a call on this matter between the two leaders, it is important…
In a notable shift, India’s crude oil imports from Russia have surged in the first half of October, reversing a three-month decline observed from July to September. This resurgence is attributed to Indian refineries operating at full capacity to meet the heightened demand during the festive season, as indicated by ship tracking data.Russian oil imports…
Russia maintains its position as India’s primary oil supplier, contributing 34% of incoming deliveries in September. (AI image) Will India stop buying oil from Russia? US President Donald Trump has claimed that PM Narendra Modi has assured him that India will stop Russian crude. The Ministry of External Affairs has denied being aware of any…
US President Donald Trump claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had given assurance that India would discontinue purchasing oil from Russia. (AI image) India is looking to reduce its Russian oil imports with refiners planning a gradual reduction, according to a Reuters report quoting sources. Russia continues to be India’s largest crude oil supplier. The…
