New Delhi, July 31 — The United States has imposed sanctions on six Indian companies for allegedly trading in petroleum and petrochemical products with Iran. These firms are among 20 companies from around the world named in the latest round of US sanctions. This move is seen as part of Washington’s ongoing efforts to increase pressure on Iran.
Indian firms accused of knowingly violating sanctions
Announcing the sanctions, the US State Department stated that the 20 companies, including six from India, knowingly violated American sanctions by purchasing petroleum products from Iran. The sanctioned Indian firms are:
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Global Industrial Chemicals Limited
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Ramniklal S Gosalia and Company
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Persistent Petrochem Private Limited
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Alchemical Solutions Private Limited
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Jupiter Dychem Private Limited
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Kanchan Polymers
It is noteworthy that the United States already has existing trade sanctions on Iran, which include restrictions on its petroleum sector.
Assets to be frozen, partners also under scrutiny
The US alleged that these Indian companies were aware that their purchases from Iran were in violation of existing sanctions. Following the sanctions, the assets of these companies located within the United States or in areas under US jurisdiction will be frozen. Additionally, any partner firms in which a sanctioned Indian company holds a 50% or greater stake and operates within US jurisdiction will also be subject to sanctions.
Details of alleged trade transactions
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Global Industrial Chemicals Limited allegedly purchased over USD 51 million worth of methanol and other petrochemical products from Iran between July 2024 and January 2025.
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Alchemical Solutions Private Limited is accused of buying over USD 84 million worth of petrochemical products from Iran between January and December 2024.
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Ramniklal S Gosalia and Company reportedly imported methanol and other petroleum products worth over USD 22 million.
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Persistent Petrochem Private Limited allegedly bought methanol worth USD 14 million between October and December 2024.
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Jupiter Dychem Private Limited is accused of importing petrochemical products worth over USD 49 million.
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Kanchan Polymers reportedly purchased polyethylene worth over USD 1.3 million.
US accuses Iran of funding destabilising activities
The United States has alleged that Iran is using these financial transactions to fund activities that cause instability around the world. According to the State Department, Iran is directly and indirectly supporting conflict in the Middle East to promote instability. Hence, the US is taking strict action against companies that maintain commercial ties with Iran, to block any funding of terrorism or destabilising efforts worldwide.
Sanctions aim to encourage positive business reforms
The US clarified that the intention behind sanctioning these 20 companies, including the six from India, is not to punish them but to motivate them to adopt more responsible business practices.
More individuals and entities also sanctioned
In addition, the US has imposed sanctions on 50 individuals and companies associated with Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, son of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s political advisor Ali Shamkhani. Sanctions have also been announced against Pankaj Nagjibhai Patel, an Indian-origin individual residing in the United Arab Emirates, who is alleged to have links with Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani’s Theodore Shipping Company.
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