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India Talks to Boost Fertiliser Imports with Russia 

India Talks to Boost Fertiliser Imports with Russia 

India, a leading importer of fertiliser, is planning to increase fertiliser imports from Russia, Belarus and Morocco due to Middle East conflicts, and China may also reduce supply before the summer farming season. As farming is very important in India, farmers need fertilisers like urea, DAP, and potash. India also imports liquefied natural gas, which…

Russia Boosts Oil Supply to India as Conflicts Disrupt 

Russia Boosts Oil Supply to India as Conflicts Disrupt 

Russia is ready to shift its crude oil to India due to disruptions in the Middle East. Supply with around 9.5 million barrels of crude near Indian waters will arrive within a week or two. According to  Industry sources, the non-Russians are not certain about where the cargoes had headed, but they have assured that…

India Falls to Third Place in Russian Crude Oil Imports

India Falls to Third Place in Russian Crude Oil Imports

India’s imports of Russian crude oil have dropped since the implementation of the price cap policy, with a significant 29 per cent month-on-month decline, but they are making a strong comeback in January this year. Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) reported that the deterioration occurred despite total imports growing marginally.  The…

Putin Visits India, Russia-India Signed 16 Agreements

Putin Visits India, Russia-India Signed 16 Agreements

India and Russia signed 16 agreements covering defence, trade, economy, healthcare, academia, culture, and media. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a joint press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit in New Delhi.  During this meeting, Narendra Modi said that the India-Russia friendship will give the courage to overcome challenges,…

The Triad of India, Russia and China Building Financial Independence in a Multipolar World

The Triad of India, Russia and China Building Financial Independence in a Multipolar World

On August 31, 2025, SCO leaders convened in Tianjin, highlighting their multipolar ambitions. China’s President Xi Jinping greeted Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and officials from Central Asia, Iran, and Belarus. The widely circulated images showed more than mere handshakes; they symbolized a changing global landscape where Western influence is waning….

The Business Cost of Global Tensions and What Leaders Must Do 

The Business Cost of Global Tensions and What Leaders Must Do 

Boardrooms today face a new reality where geopolitics has become a daily business challenge, as companies quietly shift supply chains and reroute shipments to adapt. It’s no longer enough for CEOs to react; they must proactively reimagine business models in an era defined by uncertainty. US-China Decoupling  Over the past two years, US-China decoupling has…

India’s New Crude Oil Strategy: Middle East on Focus

India’s New Crude Oil Strategy: Middle East on Focus

Recently, the Biden administration forced a few new sanctions on the Russian oil producers Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, along with 180 tankers shipping Russian oil. The Biden administration did this to suppress Moscow’s revenue, which was used to finance the Ukraine war. These new sanctions also disrupted the Russian shadow fleet.  After this move from…

How Will The Oil Price Surge Impact The Indian Economy?

How Will The Oil Price Surge Impact The Indian Economy?

Russia and Ukraine’s missile exchange caused International crude oil prices to spike 2% on Thursday, November 21. The last time Brent crude prices rose from $1.04 (1.4%) to $73.85.  The WTI (West Texas Intermediate) recovered $1.46 (2.1%) to $70.22. This week, WTI gained 4.8%, while Brent Crude went up 1.8%. Crude oil traded 1.49% higher…

Russian Oil Impact: India Saves $7.9 Bn On Oil Imports

Russian Oil Impact: India Saves $7.9 Bn On Oil Imports

Lately, the conflict in some parts of the world has increased the price of crude oil, threatening developing economies like India. However, India’s friendship with Russia has paid off again. According to ICRA, India saved more than $7.9 billion on oil imports in FY 23-24 by buying discounted crude oil from Russia. This is a…

India Smashes Export Record: Hits $776 Billion Milestone

India Smashes Export Record: Hits $776 Billion Milestone

India has reached a historic milestone in their exporting journey. The nation has crossed the $776 billion mark in overall exports, according to the provisional data released by the commerce ministry on Monday. Although the increases compared to the previous year are barely marginal, they were enough to set a new record. The increase was…