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Group 1: Economic Impact of Russian Oil Dependency - India imports 1.7 million barrels of Russian oil daily, meeting 35% of its total demand, saving over $10 billion annually due to lower prices compared to Middle Eastern oil [4] - The refining sector profits approximately $19 billion annually by selling refined oil to Europe, heavily relying on cheap Russian oil to maintain low production costs [4] - A 50% tariff imposed by the U.S. has increased transportation costs for Russian oil from $3 to $20 per barrel, erasing the price advantage [6] Group 2: Strategic Goals of U.S. Tariffs - The U.S. aims to cut off military funding to Russia by pressuring India, which accounts for 37% of Russia's oil exports [6] - The U.S. is testing the loyalty of its allies, as seen in the G7 summit where European countries remained silent on sanctions against India [8] Group 3: India's Economic Dilemma - India faces a dilemma: continuing to purchase Russian oil risks U.S. tariffs, while stopping purchases could lead to skyrocketing inflation, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) already at a three-year high of 6.2% [10] - The reliance on Russian military supplies complicates India's ability to retaliate against U.S. sanctions, as 86% of its weaponry is sourced from Russia [10] Group 4: Manufacturing and Export Challenges - U.S. tariffs threaten India's burgeoning smartphone export sector, which has been growing at 90% annually, forcing companies like Apple to reassess their supply chains [11] - India's low self-sufficiency in industrial supply chains (31%) compared to China (73%) exacerbates its vulnerability to external pressures [13] Group 5: Pharmaceutical Sector Struggles - The pharmaceutical industry, supplying 60% of global vaccines and 40% of generic drugs, is facing a crisis as U.S. tariffs have led to a 47% increase in insulin prices, causing significant order losses for Indian drug companies [14]