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THE HINDU DATED 20TH NOVEMBER 2025.
1. India’s Gradual Reduction of Russian Oil Imports
India’s declining import of Russian crude, highlighted by a 29% fall in value and 17% fall in volume in September 2025 compared to 2024, signals a long-term strategic recalibration rather than a reaction to U.S. tariff pressure. Government data show that cuts had already occurred in eight of the ten months before the U.S. imposed the 50% “penalty tariff” on August 27. Officials maintain that while the Trump tariffs are a factor, they do not drive India’s policy; instead, New Delhi recognizes the risks of excessive reliance on any single supplier. Russia’s share in Indian crude imports, which peaked at 35%, has now slipped to around 31%, with increased diversification towards the U.S. and
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