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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 April 29, 2025

Russia Looking To Export More Coal To India

Russia has proposed a series of measures to India to expand imports of Russian coal, the Russian Energy Ministry said after Coal Industry Department director Pyotr Bobylev visited the country, and has suggested signing an intergovernmental agreement to support imports of coking coal as well as establishing supply volumes for thermal coal. Bobylev said that […]

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Featured April 28, 2025

INSTC Freight Capacity To Increase By 8.3 Million Vehicles Per Annum

The International North-South Transportation Corridor (INSTC), which links Russia to the Middle East, East Africa and South Asia, is set to increase its carrying capacity by 8.3 million vehicles per year, according to the Russia Federal State Budgetary Institution, Rosgranstroy. All major construction and reconstruction works are expected to be completed by 2030, which includes […]

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April 21, 2025

Russia-Indian Mutual Tourist Flows Could Hit 450,000 In 2025

The Indian Embassy in Moscow has stated that during 2024, the number of Indian tourists visiting Russia exceeded 120,000 people, and added that “If this trend continues, the mutual tourist flow can potentially surpass 450,000 for 2025.” In 2023, around 60,000 Indians visited Russia, while an estimated 160,000 Russians travelled to India – more than […]

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April 11, 2025

India, Russia Working Group Discusses LNG Cooperation & Bilateral Investment

The 8th Session of the India-Russia Working Group on Priority Investment Projects has been taking place in Delhi, co-chaired by Amardeep Singh Bhatia, Secretary of the Indian Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, and Vladimir Ilichev, Russia’s Deputy Economic Development Minister. The session took place in the framework of the India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission […]

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April 2, 2025

New US Sanctions On Russian Oil Exports – The China & India Implications 

The United States has today (April 2) released new, immediate sanctions on Russia and in particular its energy sector. These appear based on a list of 50 measures introduced as a bill by several US Senators on Monday. Interestingly, these contain substantial penalties for third countries either buying from or handling Russian oil. Touted by […]

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April 2, 2025

India, Russia, Conduct Navy Military Exercises In The Bay Of Bengal

India and Russia have launched annual joint naval exercises in the Bay of Bengal, designed to strengthen their defence cooperation. The Indra Navy 2025 exercises involve a wide range of activities, including communication training, maneuvering in formation, and artillery firing against sea and air targets. The Russian ships participating are the corvettes ‘Rezkiy’ and ‘Hero […]

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March 31, 2025

India Delivers Grapes To Russia’s Consumer Market Via Shanghai & Vladivostok 

Russia’s FESCO transport has delivered refrigerated Indian grapes to the Russian consumer market for the first time, replacing EU sourcing markets, while continuing to buy grapes from Central Asia. The 80-tonne shipment was loaded into four forty-foot refrigerated containers at the Indian exporter’s warehouse. The consignment was then transported to the Nava Sheva port near […]

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March 30, 2025

Russia, India, Looking To Boost Bilateral Trade Beyond US$100 Billion  

Russia and India have been exploring ways develop their bilateral trade partnership, with officials and experts participating at the “Russia and India: Towards a New Bilateral Agenda”, organized by the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) in Moscow. The event, which took place last Thursday (March 27) with support from the Indian embassy, highlighted that while […]

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March 25, 2025

Russian Exports Of Crude Oil To India Surge During March     

Indian imports of Russian crude oil have rebounded significantly in March, with lower prices making it more economical for Indian refiners, according to India’s Financial Express media yesterday (March 24). The cheaper prices have also led to an increase in the availability of non-sanctioned tankers, making it easier for Indian companies to transport oil. As […]

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March 16, 2025

Russia’s Rusal Acquires Indian and Chinese Aluminium Manufacturers

Moscow based Rusal has signed an agreement with India’s Pioneer and KCap to purchase the Pioneer Aluminium Industries Limited alumina refinery, with capacity to produce 1.5 million tonnes per year, the Russian company said. Rusal are the world’s second largest aluminium manufacturer, accounting for almost 9% of the world’s primary aluminium output and 9% of […]

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