India Drives Global Oil Demand in 2025, Peak Delayed to 2030s
2025 saw a major shift as oil demand surged, defying peak predictions. India emerged as the top growth engine, reshaping global energy dynamics. Read the full analysis.
2025 saw a major shift as oil demand surged, defying peak predictions. India emerged as the top growth engine, reshaping global energy dynamics. Read the full analysis.
PM Narendra Modi visits Dibrugarh on Dec 21 to launch a landmark Rs 11,000-crore Ammonia-Urea plant. The project will boost NE India's agriculture and economy. Read details.
Himachal Pradesh govt introduces Minimum Import Price on potassium clavulanate & intermediates till Nov 2026 to shield Indian API makers from cheap Chinese imports. Read details.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary SP Goyal mandates 25-tonne urea stock at sales centres, warns of FIRs for overcharging. Also reviews KGBVs, Adarsh Schools, and plans Atal Vajpayee centenary events.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath warns of NSA for fertiliser adulteration, orders daily review. Strict action promised against overcharging & irregularities. Details on state's fertiliser stock inside.
DRI uncovers a racket diverting subsidised urea meant for farmers to the black market. 1.9 lakh kg seized near Bengaluru, highlighting a major scam. Read the full investigation details.
Karnataka Agriculture Minister N Cheluvarayaswamy clarifies urea seizure was a joint state-central operation, details 190-tonne stock, and addresses shortage & political criticism. Read the full story.
Assam DGP Harmeet Singh reviewed security for PM Modi's Dec 21 Namrup visit to lay the foundation stone for a Rs 11,000-crore ammonia-urea project. The plant aims to boost agriculture and create jobs.
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.
Facing US pressure over Russian oil imports, India navigates trade talks as Putin promises reliable energy supply and expands nuclear collaboration. Details 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.
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?
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.
Massive fertilizer adulteration racket uncovered in Khargone. 268 bags of urea seized, suspects arrested. Learn how farmers were being cheated with fake products.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for Namrup IV Ammonia-Urea Fertilizer Plant worth Rs 10,000 crore in December, boosting Northeast's agricultural economy and creating employment opportunities. Read more about this transformative
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.
A-1 Ltd shares surged 5% to record high of ₹2,433.10 after securing ₹150.45 crore urea order. Stock hits upper circuit for 7th session, delivers 346% returns in 6 months.
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 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.
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.
International Energy Agency projects India will drive nearly half of global energy demand growth. Rising transportation and industrial needs fuel this expansion. Read analysis.
A new report reveals dangerous PVC resin imports from China entering India's consumer market, threatening public health with toxic chemicals. Urgent regulatory action needed.
India maintained vegetable oil imports at 16.3 million tonnes in 2024-25. Soybean oil hit record highs while palm oil declined sharply. Explore the shifting import patterns.
Donald Trump first threatened India with tariffs over Russian oil, then declared eternal friendship with Modi. Explore the dramatic diplomatic shift and its implications.
US President Donald Trump announces potential tariff reductions for India, linking decision to New Delhi halting Russian oil purchases. Read latest trade developments.
US President Trump announces significant tariff reductions for India as trade deal nears completion. India expected to increase US energy imports amid strategic partnership strengthening.