How bad is India’s import bill that the PM is asking Indians to cut back?

May 11, 2026 | 20:58 IST

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Fuel, gold, edible oil, foreign travel, and fertilisers — how much do they cost India, and how much do they matter right now?

It can sound, at first, like advice from an uncle. Take the bus if you can; why go abroad when there are places to see here; use a little less oil when you cook; and maybe don’t buy gold this year.

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How bad is India’s import bill that the PM is asking Indians to cut back?

Fuel, gold, edible oil, foreign travel, and fertilisers — how much do they cost India, and how much do they matter right now?

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How bad is India’s import bill that the PM is asking Indians to cut back?

Fuel, gold, edible oil, foreign travel, and fertilisers — how much do they cost India, and how much do they matter right now?

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