India, Russia sign customs pact to boost trade

Last Updated: Sunday, July 19, 2015, 17:34

With bilateral trade extremely low, India and Russia have initiated steps to remove the hindrances and boost commerce by signing an agreement in the area of customs and moving to liberalise business visas.

Modi, Putin assure industry of steps to boost bilateral trade

Last Updated: Thursday, December 11, 2014, 19:35

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday assured industry leaders from the two countries of measures to enhance bilateral trade and investments.

Need to boost India-Russia trade: President

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 27, 2013, 17:50

Pointing out that the level of bilateral trade and investment between India and Russia was below its potential, President Pranab Mukherjee has called upon the two countries to make concerted efforts to take their two-way trade to USD 20 billion by 2015.

India-Russia trade may touch USD 20 bn by 2015

Last Updated: Monday, October 15, 2012, 22:14

Addressing industry chambers here, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said both the countries have potential to cross the USD 20 billion figure also.

India, Russia to hold trade, n-liability talks Monday

Last Updated: Sunday, October 14, 2012, 21:04

The talks will firm up the agenda for the annual summit talks between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and President Putin Nov 1.

India asks Russia to fast-track free trade pact proposal

Last Updated: Friday, June 22, 2012, 22:23

The Customs Union between Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus formally came into existence on January, 2010.

Energy, economy high on PM's agenda in Russia

Last Updated: Thursday, December 15, 2011, 13:24

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday said India would seek to substantially expand bilateral trade with Russia from the current USD 8.5 billion, while enhancing ties in a host of areas such as defence, energy, space technology and health.