New Delhi, Feb. 25 -- India is likely to keep purchasing crude oil from Russia, as the US Supreme Court, in its decision last week, invalidated the import tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, reported the news portal CNBC, citing industry analysts.

Sarang Shidore, director of the Global South Program at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, told the news portal that India is expected to maintain a "healthy relationship" with Russia, including that of energy trade.

The expert said that India may reduce its Russian oil imports but is unlikely to stop buying crude oil from the nation.

Energy sector data provider, Kpler - India, has imported 1.16 million barrels per day (bpd) of Russian oil so far this month (February),...