New Delhi, Sept. 27 -- India is currently in talks with the United States to secure corn imports, primarily to support its ethanol production sector.

The move comes alongside New Delhi's request that the U.S. remove the 25% punitive tariffs imposed on Indian oil imports from Russia.

These duties, instituted in late August, are seen by New Delhi as obstructive.

From the U.S. side, officials have urged India to buy more American corn and soybeans-products it has traditionally held back on due to concerns over genetically modified (GM) crops.

Despite this push, India remains firm that it must protect its agriculture sector and prevent GM products from entering its food supply.

The discussions are part of broader efforts to reach a Bilat...