On March 3, the Eurasian Cooperation Financial and Business Association served as a platform for strategic dialogue between Indian businesses and key players in the EAEU’s oil, gas, and industrial sectors. The meeting was organized by Soltex Group, which has served as a business bridge between Russia and India for over 12 years. A key participant on the Indian side was JNK India Limited, a global leader in the production of oil refining equipment and process engineering.

As part of the Kamchatka Sustainable Development Forum, Soltex Group, together with its partner in the Far East, Peliken-Tour, participated in a meeting between Kamchatka Krai Governor Vladimir Viktorovich Solodov and India’s Consul General in the Far East, Siddarth Gaurav.

Soltex Group President Manish Kumar, as an expert on RBC.Day, comments on current global political trends. February 18, 2026

On January 1, 2026, the BRICS Chairship officially passed to India. In an exclusive interview for BRICS Expert Council-Russia, Denis Alipov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary

From January 27 to 30, 2026, a key energy event in South Asia was held under the auspices of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas of India and the support of the Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry.

Sanction risks, a lack of business contacts, difficulties with payments and logistics, and cultural differences are the concerns raised by Russian entrepreneurs considering entering the Indian market. However, business representatives interviewed by Kommersant FM consider the region one of the most promising and are awaiting additional preferences from the Indian government. Vladimir Putin announced at the Russian-Indian business forum that the countries will expand cooperation and leverage their shared experience in import substitution.

India and the EU have signed «the greatest trade deal of all time.» At least, that’s what Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called it. The agreement will also impact Russia, according to economists interviewed by Kommersant FM. The leaders of India and the EU announced the agreement today, after negotiations on the document lasted over 20 years. According to the agreement, India will eliminate tariffs on almost 97% of European exports, including chocolate, pasta, and olive oil. Tariffs on wine, automobiles, and precious metals will also be gradually reduced. Brussels estimates that this will save up to $4.75 billion annually.

The head of state congratulated the Indian Prime Minister on Republic Day and emphasized the importance of developing bilateral relations in various areas.

This year, the BRICS countries may launch a unified payment platform designed to completely nullify the effectiveness of Western sanctions. If the Brics Pay project is implemented, it could deprive the West of its greatest strength—control over money flows.