India's crude oil imports hit a record 4.93 million barrels per day in June, bolstered by substantial purchases from Russia, which solidified its role as the top supplier. This surge underscores India's robust supply chain resilience amidst global geopolitical tensions. Analysts highlight proactive diversification and procurement strategies as key to maintaining these strong inflows, ensuring refiners are well-positioned for future needs.

India's crude imports recover as refiners diversify sources amid Gulf disruptions, reducing reliance on West Asian supplies, says HSBC.

India’s crude oil imports have bounced back to near pre-conflict levels despite prolonged disruptions in the Middle East, as refiners adjusted their sourcing mix and leaned more…