Why India continues buying Russian crude oil despite global pressure. Political observers and analysts believe it will be very difficult for India to stop buying crude oil from Russia, considering the ground realities. First, Russian oil has not been banned, so buying cheaper crude oil is not illegal, and no action can be taken against those who do it. Mukesh Ambani-owned Reliance Industries Ltd also stopped importing Russian oil last year after sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil. Government-controlled Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL), Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL), and HPCL-Mittal Energy Ltd (HMEL) have already stopped buying Russian crude.

Source: dna February 04, 2026 08:56 UTC