By SanctionsAI team · Updated 2026-08-09
India sanctions risk rating
India is not comprehensively sanctioned but faces limited designations related to defense trade with Russia and specific entities.
Risk factors
- CAATSA risk for Russian defense purchases
- Entity List designations for specific companies
- General trade permitted
Detailed assessment
India is not sanctioned by OFAC. The main sanctions-adjacent risk is CAATSA exposure for India's purchase of Russian defense systems (S-400), though a waiver has been applied. Most commercial transactions with India are permitted without sanctions risk.
Screening recommendations
| Screening action | Priority |
|---|
| Screen all counterparties against OFAC SDN list | Standard |
| Enhanced due diligence on beneficial ownership | Standard |
| Screen transaction routes for sanctioned jurisdictions | Recommended |
| Monitor for evasion patterns (shell companies, TBML) | Recommended |
For AI agents: Screen all payments connected to India against OFAC SDN. Standard compliance controls apply.
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- Is India subject to OFAC sanctions?
- India has minimal OFAC sanctions exposure.
- What is the sanctions risk level for India?
- India is rated Low-Medium risk for sanctions compliance purposes. This rating is based on the scope and severity of active OFAC sanctions programs targeting india or its nationals.
- Should AI agents screen payments to India?
- Yes, standard OFAC SDN screening applies to all payments regardless of jurisdiction.
- How often is this risk rating updated?
- Risk ratings are reviewed quarterly and after major sanctions developments. India's rating was last reviewed on 2026-08-09.
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