India’s Reliance Industries, operating the largest refining complex globally, will stop importing Venezuelan oil due to a new 25% U.S. tariff on countries purchasing crude from Venezuela. Reliance, which imports about 2 million barrels monthly, might still receive an April cargo. The tariff threat has already slowed Venezuelan heavy crude loading at main ports.
GIFT Nifty hits record open interest of $21.56 billion; contracts touch all-time high
GIFT Nifty has hit a record open interest of $21.56 billion, reflecting rising global investor participation in India’s offshore derivatives market. The milestone, achieved on
June 29, 2026