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Trump’s sanctions on Russian oil: How Reliance, Nayara Energy earnings will be hit – explained

Analysts are of the view that the latest round of Trump sanctions may hit earnings of these two oil refineries. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s move to impose sanctions on two of Russia’s largest oil suppliers – Rosneft and Lukoil – spells bad news for India’s private sector refineries Reliance Industries (RIL) and Russia-backed…

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EU sanctions 45 entities: 3 Indian firms named for alleged Russian ties; to face tighter export rules

Three India-based companies were among 45 entities sanctioned by the European Union (EU) on Thursday for their alleged links to the Russian military.The three Indian firms named in the EU statement are Aerotrust Aviation Private Limited, Ascend Aviation India Private Limited and Shree Enterprises, news agency PTI reported. The sanctions form part of the EU’s…

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‘India, China scaling back Russian oil imports at Trump’s request,’ claims US – watch

The White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday (local time) claimed that India had scaled back Russian oil imports at US President Donald Trump‘s “request” and China was doing the same.“If you read the sanctions and look at them, they’re pretty hefty. I saw some international news out of China this morning that they’re…

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‘Had no choice’: How a Mumbai job agent duped Hyderabad man into joining Russian army | Hyderabad News

HYDERABAD: Mohammed Ahmed of Hyderabad, who was allegedly defrauded by a job agent and sent to Russia, has reportedly signed a contract to serve in the Russian army. Russian military documents in the possession of TOI show that Ahmed was assigned a service number after formally signing a one-year contract. The number has been engraved…

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Reliance, PSU refineries look to suspend Russian oil imports on US curbs

Representational AI image NEW DELHI: Reliance Industries and state-run refiners are looking at suspending Russian crude imports after the US on Wednesday sanctioned Rosneft and Lukoil, the largest exporters of those barrels.Reliance, the single-largest Indian consumer of Russian oil, will be the biggest loser as it buys most of those barrels directly from Rosneft under…

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Trump’s sanctions on Russian oil firms: Will India’s state-run refiners continue imports? Why experts see limited impact

India’s state-run oil refiners are expected to continue importing Russian crude through intermediary traders despite fresh US sanctions on Rosneft PJSC and Lukoil PJSC, two of Russia’s largest oil companies, industry sources told PTI. The sanctions target firms accused of helping fund the Kremlin’s “war machine” in Ukraine.The sanctions, announced this week, cover companies that…

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‘No basis in international law’: China slams US sanctions on Russian oil giants; hits out at EU for targeting Beijing firms

Chinese President Xi, left, and US President Donald Trump China on Thursday strongly criticised the latest US sanctions imposed on Russia’s two largest oil companies, Rosneft PJSC and Lukoil PJSC, calling the move “unilateral” and “lacking any basis in international law.“Addressing a daily press briefing in Beijing, foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said, “China consistently…

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India’s crude import cost goes up! Share of Russian oil declines; alternatives more expensive

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…

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More sanctions for Russia! After US, EU announces penalties for Russian oil; efforts to push Putin into peace talks

After United States, the European Union has also imposed sanctions on Russia, targeting the country’s oil industry in efforts to intensify international efforts to block the funds that Moscow depends on to sustain its invasion of Ukraine.Earlier on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump had announced sanctions on Russian oil firms.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the…

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Sanctions on Russian oil: Top buyer Reliance planning to ‘recalibrate’ its crude sourcing, says report

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…

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