India's July Russian crude imports set new record, deepening Moscow tie
In July India bought 5.5 billion euros of Russian crude – a 2.1% rise from June and a record 2.8 million bpd, making up 55.5% of its total crude imports. The jump came from smaller terminals, not the big Jamnagar‑Paradip hubs, underscoring how Delhi’s reliance on discounted Russian oil is cementing despite Western sanctions.