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Group 1 - The Indian government emphasizes that its oil procurement policy will be entirely driven by national interests and will not rely on any single country to meet energy needs [1][5] - The actual oil procurement will be independently decided by oil companies based on market conditions, supply availability, pricing, and risk assessments [1][3] - India's oil imports from Russia dropped to a 10-month low of $2.7 billion in December, a 15% decrease compared to December 2024, while imports from Saudi Arabia surged by 60% to $1.8 billion [5] Group 2 - Despite the decrease, Russia remains India's largest oil supplier, accounting for 31% of imports from April to December 2025, down from 37.5% the previous year [5] - The share of U.S. oil imports increased from 4.5% to 7.8% during the same period [5] - The Indian government aims to protect consumer interests by ensuring a stable, reliable, and reasonably priced energy supply while maintaining a diversified supply strategy [5][6] Group 3 - India's energy policy is driven by the need for energy adequacy, fair pricing, and supply reliability, with imports from multiple countries to avoid dependence on any single source [6][7] - The geopolitical landscape influences energy procurement decisions, with India adjusting its diplomatic and economic focus towards a broader range of Western and Middle Eastern partners [6][7] - True independence in energy security involves having the ability to refuse options while maintaining the flexibility to adjust as needed [7]