India has said it will take all necessary measures to protect its trade and economic interests after US President Donald Trump signed a Russia sanctions law.
The Ministry of External Affairs said the government will work closely with Indian trade and industry bodies on the implications.
It also said India is committed to energy security for its 1.4 billion people through diversified sourcing.
The law was signed on September 18.
It authorises tariffs of up to 100 percent on the five largest buyers of Russian oil and gas.
The law authorises tariffs of up to 100 percent on imports from the five largest purchasers of Russian crude oil and gas.
The list of the five largest purchasers is to be reassessed every 180 days.
The law does not automatically impose tariffs on India, and it leaves the decision on whether and at what rate to apply them to the President.
India is among the countries that could fall within the law’s scope because of its substantial purchases of Russian energy.
India imported about 2.08 million barrels per day of Russian crude in August 2026, around 45 percent of its total imports.
In July 2026, Russian crude accounted for about 2.82 million barrels per day, or 56 percent of India’s imports.
India is the world’s third-largest consumer of crude oil.
The Ministry of External Affairs said it had taken note of the passage of the bill and was monitoring developments.
It said India remains firmly committed to ensuring energy security for its 1.4 billion people through diversified sourcing and evolving market dynamics.
The ministry said India has made clear its determination to take all necessary measures to protect its trade and economic interests.
It added that the government will work closely with Indian trade and industry bodies to deal with the implications.
Essar Oil refinery, India (representative image), Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
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