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India has the rare earths. China still makes the magnets that power its defence

India has substantial rare-earth resources but lacks the integrated industrial capacity to convert them into high-performance magnets at scale. Bridging…

August 6, 2026 05:33 IST

Government Identifies Over 300 Imported Products for Domestic Manufacturing to Cut Import Reliance: DPIIT

Import substitution policy to get a leg up, 200 more items earmarked for local production

More schemes are being planned based on the PLI learnings, says DPIIT secretary

Updated: July 31, 2026 06:28 IST

India’s Q1 FY27 Gold Import Bill Surges 47% to $11 Billion Despite Tariffs

Gold import bill stays elevated in Q1 despite duty hike

Volumes steady; Silver shipments fall 72%

July 15, 2026 19:38 IST

India's edible oil import bill rebounds to $18.3 billion as global biofuel mandates spark fresh price pressures

Edible oil import volumes dip amid lower discounts

India’s edible oil imports fell 29% in June 2026 due to lower palm oil discounts from Indonesia and Malaysia, amid…

July 14, 2026 21:39 IST

Fuel prices may come down by August, but don't expect relief just yet

Oil and gas imports to keep rising for two decades despite India’s renewables push: Kotak

India’s energy import bill is set to rise to $300 billion annually by the 2050s despite rapid EV and renewable…

June 22, 2026 16:44 IST

Auto Majors Alarm Over Missing Localisation Norms in ₹9,585-Crore ‘Naya Safar’ Scheme

Industry flags import concerns in Rs 9,585-crore NCR vehicle replacement plan

Domestic truck and bus manufacturers warn that the newly approved ₹9,585-crore Naya Safar commercial vehicle replacement scheme lacks domestic value-addition…

June 17, 2026 18:17 IST

Indian government has asserted that the fertilisers stocks in the country is comfortable to meet the demand for the ongoing kharif season

Fertilizer stock comfortable, subsidy estimate to be reassessed: Govt

India has sufficient fertiliser stocks for kharif, while lower global urea prices may prompt a reassessment of subsidy requirements.

June 11, 2026 18:07 IST

Government to Publish Import Data to Fuel ₹1 Trillion Domestic Manufacturing Push

Govt intensifies efforts for import substitution

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced that the Indian government will release detailed data on principal imports and prospective export items…

May 23, 2026 23:41 IST

Silver Prices Set to Trade at Premium as Government Import Curbs Trigger Supply Concerns

Silver may trade at a premium as import curbs tighten supply

ETFs may face sourcing pressure

Updated: May 17, 2026 19:12 IST

Government Places Silver Imports Under Restricted Category to Combat $12 Billion Strain on CAD

Govt tightens rules for import of silver

Inward shipments of the metal for domestic consumption will require prior approval

May 16, 2026 22:37 IST

April trade deficit widens to $28.38 billion, Gold imports near 30-year low

India’s trade deficit hits $28.38B in April as Middle East conflict disrupts shipments; learn more.

Updated: May 15, 2026 15:50 IST

India Hikes Gold Import Duty to 15% to Shield Forex Reserves Amid $107 Oil and West Asia War

Why was the import duty on gold raised?

India has sharply increased the import duty on gold from 6% to 15% to curb a record $71.98 billion import…

May 14, 2026 01:38 IST

India has secured 37 lakh tonnes of imported urea and maintained domestic production at 37.49 lakh tonnes

India imports 37 lakh tonne urea amid West Asia Crisis: Domestic output stable as Kharif stock at 50%

India secured 37 lakh tonnes of imported urea and maintained domestic output levels to ensure robust fertiliser supply ahead of…

Updated: April 30, 2026 18:43 IST

Import dependence bites: Coal volatility, shipping costs hit steel sector

Rising coking coal prices, freight costs and supply disruptions are pushing up domestic steel prices, highlighting India’s heavy reliance on…

April 27, 2026 19:25 IST

Gold-Silver

Banks halt gold, silver imports amid delay in government clearance: Report

Without fresh imports, India could face supply shortages, as the world’s second-largest gold consumer and biggest silver buyer relies on…

Updated: April 17, 2026 11:43 IST

Why the $100 Oil Shock is Deadlier in 2026: The Rupee Factor and India’s "Underprepared Energy Underbelly"

Explainer: Why India’s import bill is under greater stress

While India has survived $100+ oil before, the 2026 West Asia crisis presents a far sharper threat.

April 2, 2026 23:54 IST

Government has exempted the import of critical petrochemical products from customs duty

From plastics to medicines: Why the Govt just made imports cheaper for 40 critical petrochemical products

India has exempted customs duty on key petrochemical imports till June 30 to ensure supply stability and cushion downstream industries.…

April 2, 2026 13:49 IST

Govt extends duty free import of pigeon pea & urad till FY27

Import of yellow peas to continue at 30% duty.

March 31, 2026 22:22 IST

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