India launches a new handbook to help diagnostic startups commercialize products faster, aiming to reduce the 80-85% import dependency and slash costs by 30-50%. A major push for 'Make in India' in healthcare.
Trump's sanctions on Rosneft & Lukoil may slash India's Russian crude imports to a 4-year low by Jan 2026. Will India find new pathways? Read the full analysis.
India's merchandise exports demonstrate strength despite global challenges, growing 4.84% to $491.80 billion in April-October 2025. Read the detailed trade analysis.
India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri states stable energy prices for 1.4 billion citizens is the government's priority. Read how this shapes India's oil imports and stance on US sanctions.
India and Russia agreed to resolve investor issues in oil and gas at the 2025 summit. Talks covered ONGC's Sakhalin-1 concerns and deepening energy ties amid US sanctions.
Facing US pressure over Russian oil imports, India navigates trade talks as Putin promises reliable energy supply and expands nuclear collaboration. Details inside.
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says US tariffs on Indian exports have 'minimal' impact, calling it a chance to diversify. Exports to US fell 28.5% after duties hit 50%. Read more.
Russian President Vladimir Putin holds talks with PM Modi in New Delhi on final day of his visit. The 23rd India-Russia Summit aims to boost trade to $100bn, discuss oil imports & defence ties. Full schedule inside.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal calls for diversifying trade with Russia to address a skewed $59 billion deficit. Explore the details and future steps for bilateral trade balance.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a visit to India, hailed PM Modi as a friend and defended India's oil purchases from Russia. The leaders discussed deepening defence, nuclear, and trade ties.
The US has granted a temporary exemption for Lukoil-branded fuel stations outside Russia until April 2026. This move comes as Indian refiners cut purchases of sanctioned Russian crude, with imports expected to plummet.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urges increased Indian imports from Russia to balance bilateral trade, which is nearing USD 70 billion. Read his full statement from the FICCI forum.
As Putin visits India, the world watches how New Delhi will balance discounted Russian oil, defence needs, and US pressure. Will India secure its autonomy or face new sanctions?
Congress leader Dinesh Gundu Rao writes to Union Minister Piyush Goyal, urging to declare rubber as an agricultural product and fix a Minimum Support Price to aid struggling farmers in Dakshina Kannada. Read the full story.
India imported 5.4 million tonnes of Russian oil using shadow fleet tankers to bypass Western sanctions, according to CREA report. Moscow relies on old vessels to maintain exports amid restrictions.
Rubber growers in Karnataka face crisis as imports surge. Experts demand official horticulture crop recognition, MSP, and import regulations to save domestic industry.
India makes history by accepting the world's first scientifically represented olfactory trademark - a rose fragrance in tyres. This landmark decision revolutionizes IP protection globally.
Think tank reveals 30 tankers used false flags to transport €2.1 billion worth of Russian oil to India in 2025. Discover how India's oil imports shifted post-Ukraine invasion.
Israel increases VAT exemption threshold for personal imports from $75 to $500 starting July 1. Major relief for international shoppers and Israeli consumers.
India's Russian oil imports surge to five-month peak in November as President Putin prepares December visit. Get latest updates on energy diplomacy and trade relations.
India informs WTO its farm import quotas for milk, maize, and oils went unused in FY25, driven by market conditions and sufficient domestic production. Read the full analysis.
Russian Ambassador confirms Moscow supplies over 30% of India's oil despite Western sanctions. Russia offers favorable terms to maintain energy partnership with New Delhi.
India's solar component imports plummeted 364% as domestic manufacturing surges. Discover how local sourcing benefits India's renewable energy sector and economy.
India secures a landmark LPG supply deal with the US, diversifying its energy sources. The 2.2 million tonne agreement starts in 2026, ensuring stable, subsidized cooking gas for millions of Ujjwala beneficiaries.
India secures 2.2 million tonnes of LPG from US suppliers in one-year agreement, strengthening energy ties and ensuring stable cooking gas supply for consumers nationwide.
The Indian government has restricted imports of platinum jewellery until 2026 to prevent misuse of a zero-duty import clause, a move aimed at protecting government revenue. Read the full details.
Indian government imposes import restrictions on platinum jewellery to boost domestic manufacturing. Learn how this affects trade and local industry.
Indian oil companies secure landmark LPG agreement with US, diversifying energy sources. Historic deal covers 2.2 MTPA, representing 10% of India's annual LPG imports.
Slovenia clinched a dramatic 2-1 victory over the Netherlands in the Billie Jean King Cup playoffs. Read the full match report and analysis of the key performances here!
International Energy Agency projects India will drive nearly half of global energy demand growth. Rising transportation and industrial needs fuel this expansion. Read analysis.