India can lift exports to Russia from $5 bn to $35 bn! Why a modern rupee-rouble settlement system is needed - explained

India can lift exports to Russia from $5 bn to $35 bn! Why a modern rupee-rouble settlement system is needed – explained

India has the potential to increase its merchandise exports to Russia seven-fold—from $5 billion to $35 billion by 2030—if it secures market access in food, pharmaceuticals, textiles and machinery, according to Global Trade and Research Initiative (GTRI) founder Ajay Srivastava. The report comes as President Vladimir Putin visits Delhi and as Moscow reiterates its goal…

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India-Russia ties: Moscow signals readiness to fix trade deficit; energy, defence and new payment architecture on agenda

India-Russia ties: Moscow signals readiness to fix trade deficit; energy, defence and new payment architecture on agenda

Russia on Tuesday said it is ready to address India’s concerns over the widening trade deficit and proposed building a framework to shield bilateral commerce from pressure by third countries. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, speaking ahead of President Vladimir Putin’s visit to New Delhi, said Moscow is also working to stabilise crude supplies after a…

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India-Russia trade ties: India reviews EAEU FTA roadmap in Moscow; focus on diversification and supply-chain resilience

India-Russia trade ties: India reviews EAEU FTA roadmap in Moscow; focus on diversification and supply-chain resilience

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal held a series of high-level meetings in Moscow to review progress on the proposed India–Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) Free Trade Agreement, the commerce ministry said on Sunday.During his visit, Agrawal met Andrey Slepnev, Minister in charge of Trade at the Eurasian Economic Commission, and Russian Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade…

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Trade push: India seeks faster Russian clearances as both sides target $100 bn by 2030; pharma and marine approvals on priority

Trade push: India seeks faster Russian clearances as both sides target $100 bn by 2030; pharma and marine approvals on priority

India has asked Russia to fast-track approvals for Indian exporters –including expedited listing of domestic establishments and quicker registration of marine and pharmaceutical products — as part of a broader push to expand two-way trade, the commerce ministry said on Thursday.Commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal, currently in Moscow, stressed the need for “confidence-building measures to unlock…

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$100 billion trade target by 2030: India, Russia discuss ways to boost bilateral ties; marine and pharma products in focus

$100 billion trade target by 2030: India, Russia discuss ways to boost bilateral ties; marine and pharma products in focus

AI image used for representative purposes India has urged Russia to expedite the approval of domestic establishments and registration of marine and pharmaceutical products to further strengthen bilateral trade ties.During his visit to Moscow, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal highlighted opportunities for expanding trade and proposed measures to improve market access, the commerce ministry said in…

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