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India's stock market experienced its steepest one-day drop in four months as investors reacted to growing concerns about a potential increase in US tariffs on Indian exports. Major exporters, industrial companies, and heavyweight stocks were hit hard. Sensex and Nifty 50 both dropped nearly 1%, with individual stocks seeing even sharper losses.

Trump’s Tariff Threats Rattle the Markets
The panic stems from reports that the United States is considering massive new tariffs of up to 500% on Indian goods if India does not reduce its imports of Russian oil. The US has already imposed tariffs of up to 50% and repeatedly warned New Delhi about worsening trade relations if it continues oil trade with Russia.

Who Got Hit the Hardest? Reliance, Exporters, Industry
Reliance Industries, one of India’s largest Russian oil importers, saw its shares drop 2.2%, as investors reevaluated the company’s exposure to US sanctions and volatile oil supply lines.
Other major losers included:
Gokaldas Exports: –8.5%Pearl Global Industries: –7.9%Apex Frozen Foods: –7.8%Avanti Feeds: –8.6%
These companies, highly dependent on US export markets, bore the brunt of the investor selloff. All major sectors ended the session in the red — from metals to tech.

Market Performance Snapshot
Sensex: –0.93%Nifty 50: –1.04%Weekly losses: –1.8% (Sensex), –1.7% (Nifty)Metal sector: –3.4% (worst day in 9 months)Oil & gas (NIFOILGAS): –2.8%IT index: –2.0%Larsen & Toubro: –3.1%BHEL: –10.5%

Rupee Weakens, Foreign Capital Flees
The Indian rupee closed weaker on Thursday as caution dominated the market. Foreign investors have withdrawn over $900 million from Indian equities since the beginning of the year, despite a record $19 billion in inflows in 2022.

Analysts: Markets on Edge as US Action Looms
Anita Gandhi, Head of Institutional Trading at Arihant Capital Markets, noted:
“Markets don’t like uncertainty. The fears of a tariff hike are very real — and they could materialize at any moment.”

Tariffs Up to 500%? US Applies Pressure Over Russian Oil
According to reports, the United States is seriously considering a drastic hike in tariffs if India continues to import oil from Russia. India remains a key buyer of Russian crude, and Reliance Industries, owned by Mukesh Ambani, is among the biggest importers.
While data shows that Russian oil imports declined in December, the drop was not driven by policy. Analysts believe the decrease followed US sanctions on firms like Lukoil and Rosneft, which impacted Reliance's sourcing rather than government-led restrictions.
India has reportedly reached out to the White House, seeking to negotiate lower tariffs, offering a reduction in Russian oil ties in return. But so far, no breakthrough has been announced.

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India is walking a diplomatic tightrope — continuing to purchase discounted Russian oil while at the same time urging Washington to eliminate a 25% tariff that currently applies to Indian exports.
And despite quietly telling U.S. officials that its intake of Russian crude has decreased, both efforts are playing out in parallel.

India Pushes Washington for Tariff Relief
The request reached the White House through political channels.

On Sunday, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham revealed that India’s ambassador, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, approached him directly and asked that he communicate New Delhi’s position to President Donald Trump.
According to Graham, Kwatra said India has reduced its Russian oil imports and hopes Washington will reciprocate by lifting the 25% tariff. Trump remains the sitting president in 2025.
Meanwhile, oil markets reacted modestly:
WTI slid 1.37% to $56.35Brent dropped 1% to $60.09

(CNBC data)
State-Owned Refiners Are Still Buying Russian Crude
Although total Russian crude imports into India dipped in December, analysts say the decline came primarily from Reliance Industries, owned by Mukesh Ambani. Reliance sharply reduced purchases after U.S. sanctions hit Lukoil and Rosneft in late November.
But state-owned refiners filled much of the gap, including:
Indian Oil CorporationBharat Petroleum
According to Muyu Xu, senior crude analyst at Kpler, these refiners continued securing Russian shipments for future delivery through suppliers unaffected by sanctions.
She emphasized that the buying did not stop — it merely shifted.
Imports Dip, but Not Dramatically
Pankaj Srivastava of Rystad Energy said the overall decline masks stable demand from state refiners.
Key figures:
Imports are down ~300,000 barrels/day since NovemberCurrent intake: 1.7 million barrels/dayExpected rebound: 1.8 million barrels/day in January
Kpler’s December data showed a sharper drop:
Down 595,000 barrels/dayTotal: 1.24 million barrels/day, the lowest since December 2022
Despite lower numbers, India remains one of Russia’s largest and most dependable oil buyers.

Russia Expands Its Shadow Fleet as Sanctions Tighten
As pressure increases, Russia is strengthening protection around its global oil shipments.
A report from The Wall Street Journal revealed that Russia deployed a submarine and naval escorts to safeguard an oil tanker near Venezuela — turning the situation into a new geopolitical flashpoint.
President Trump has announced that U.S. oil giants will invest billions into Venezuela’s energy sector following Nicolás Maduro’s removal from power.
Expected participants:
ChevronConocoPhillipsExxonMobil
Trump said these firms would be reimbursed by the U.S. or compensated through future revenue streams.

Shadow Fleet Behavior Accelerates
According to Richard Meade, editor-in-chief of Lloyd’s List, shadow fleet tankers are rapidly reflagging to Russia.

He said 17 vessels recently switched from fraudulent flags to the Russian flag — and the pace is accelerating.
The Case of the Bella 1
Stopped by the U.S. on December 20 en route to VenezuelaWas sailing under a fake Guyana flagRenamed MarineraReflagged to Russia on December 31Later departed the CaribbeanNow tracked near Iceland, heading toward Russia
Meade said Venezuela’s instability is forcing Russia to absorb and manage more of these off-grid vessels, forming a long-term structure under Moscow’s oversight.
More Than 12% of the Global Tanker Fleet Now in the “Shadow Fleet”
Lloyd’s List estimates:
Over 40 ships joined the Russian registry since JuneMore than 12% of all international tankers operate in this semi-clandestine ecosystemSome ships still remain near Venezuelan terminals, including The Premier

#India , #russia , #oil , #Geopolitics , #worldnews

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