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Russian oil purchases drive rise in rupee trade, with India settling $15 billion in imports: Report
27-Jul-2026

Even as the Indian rupee fell to multiple record lows amid the escalation of the West Asia conflict, New Delhi used its domestic currency to settle nearly $15 billion (around Rs 1.38 lakh crore) worth of imports during March-May, according to a report by The Indian Express. The figure reveals an increase in the use of the rupee for international trade and coincides with a surge in India’s purchases of Russian crude oil.

News Source:- https://www.financialexpress.com/policy/economy/russian-oil-purchases-drive-rise-in-rupee-trade-with-india-settling-15-billion-in-imports-report/4302542/