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India-Russia trade is undergoing a major structural reset, transitioning from a relationship dominated by energy and defense into a diversified economic partnership. President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi formalized a blueprint for long-term economic integration with targets to reach US$100 billion by 2030. Explore the Russia-India business corridor. Find analysis on bilateral trade, strategic joint ventures, and investment opportunities. Key intelligence for companies in this growing partnership.

Featured July 6, 2025

Shanghai Cooperation Organisation To Develop Services Along Eurasian Vehicle Silk Roads

The Transport Ministers of the member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) have signed an MoU concerning the development of road and roadside services along the ‘Silk Road’ – the vehicle and highway network between member countries. The Russian side was represented by Dmitry Zverev, the Deputy Minister of Transport. They discussed the joint […]

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July 2, 2025

Russia Delivers New Frigate To The Indian Navy

Russia’s Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad handed over the Tamal Frigate of Project 11356 to the Indian Navy. She is the fifth frigate build by the shipyard for India, according to the United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC), who own the facility, have stated. “The gala handover ceremony was held on July 1 in Kaliningrad. The frigate is […]

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July 1, 2025

Sberbank Insurance Gains India License

Sberbank Insurance has obtained accreditation in India, according to its CEO Mikhail Volkov. He said that “As a universal insurance company, Sberbank Insurance seeks business development opportunities wherever possible. There are needs that stakeholders expect us to fulfill, such as products required for international trade operations. This isn’t a quick process. It involves complex, specialized […]

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June 28, 2025

India Bought 80% Of Russia’s Seaborne Urals Crude During January-May 2025

India has purchased 80% of Russia’s seaborne Urals crude exports this year, with two private refineries increasingly buying more of this variety, according to data analytics provider Kpler.  Indian conglomerates Reliance Industries and Nayara Energy have bought 45% of the Urals crude imported into the country, with India purchasing 231 million barrels of Urals crude this […]

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June 26, 2025

Russian Fertilizer Exports to India and Africa Show Huge Increases Amidst Global Price Rises

Russia’s PhosAgro boosted fertilizer exports 10% year-on-year to 4.3 million tonnes in January-May 2025, CEO Mikhail Rybnikov has said. He was speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum and stated, “After fully covering the needs of Russian farmers, we increased exports by approximately 10%, or 400,000 tonnes, to 4.3 million tonnes in the first five months of 2025. […]

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June 22, 2025

Russia, Iran Hold Talks, As Tehran To Decide On Closing Hormuz: Implications   

The Russian President is to hold meetings with the Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi in Moscow to discuss the latest developments as concerns the Israeli and American attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities on Saturday (June 21). There have been disputed accounts over the actual damage caused, with US President Donald Trump declaring “a complete success” […]

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June 21, 2025

International Commodity & Futures Exchange Combining Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, India, Iran & China Launched

Multiple Eurasian commodity and futures exchanges have signed a declaration on establishing the International Association of Commodity and Futures Exchanges. This new association is intended to become a platform for interaction among commodity and futures exchanges from EAEU+, SCO, and BRICS+ countries. This will enable coordinated policies for developing organized commodity markets. Participants include the […]

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June 16, 2025

Russia Looking To Export High-Speed Rail Technology To The Commonwealth Of Independent States: Implications   

Foreign transport companies, including those from the CIS countries, are showing great interest in studying Russia’s approaches to building the country’s first high-speed railway (HSR), according to  Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoit. Russia is preparing to build an HSR between Moscow and St. Petersburg. Starovit said that “The subject of the high-speed railway is a […]

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June 16, 2025

German Economic Institute: “Russia’s Exports Have Grown Considerably”

The German Economic Institute has reported that Russia’s exports have grown considerably compared to figures recorded prior to the Ukraine conflict and despite sweeping Western sanctions. In a report published on Friday (June 13), the institute stated that “despite all European efforts, Moscow is ‘skilfully exploiting the loopholes in the sanctions regime to expand its financial resources.’” […]

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