Indian state-run refiners are preparing for potential purchases of Iranian crude, depending on whether the United States extends sanctions waivers beyond August or eases related restrictions, according to people familiar with the discussions cited by multiple outlets. The refiners are reportedly in talks with traders that market Iranian oil, with plans to buy barrels if compliance conditions remain favorable. However, the companies have limited immediate capacity to add Iranian cargoes because they have already fully contracted shipments required through August. In practice, most supply arrangements for the near term were locked in earlier as refiners sought to secure alternative crude during ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. As a result, any new procurement linked to Iranian barrels would likely depend on adjustments to the waiver timeline and the release of contracted cargo slots after August. The reports describe readiness and engagement with traders rather than confirmed purchases, emphasizing the conditional nature of the actions tied to US policy decisions.