India largest and most reliable energy partner of Russia

India’s energy deals are commercial, transparent, and anchored in mutual benefit, Manish Vaid emphasized

New Delhi has established itself as the largest and the most reliable energy partner of Moscow, Manish Vaid, said a Junior Fellow at the Observer Research Foundation.

“India’s crude imports from Russia reached near 2 million barrels per day in April 2025, marking a two-year high and solidifying India as Russia’s largest oil buyer,” the expert said. “India has quietly expanded its role through a commercially pragmatic and mutually beneficial approach, Vaid noted.

“India does not seek equity stakes or dictate pricing. Its energy deals are commercial, transparent, and anchored in mutual benefit,” the analyst added.

It has been well noted by USA , European Countries and others that India cannot be dictated on any issue including matters of what to import and from were to import. No wonder European Union’s sanctions on Russia pertaining to oil exports have fallen flat.