If the messaging platforms of India and Russia are connected, it might help in improving the payments settlement mechanism and provide Russia with a cover from further sanctions
Russian barrels were cheaper than Saudi crude during April through June, with the discount widening to almost $19 a barrel in May
India's imports from Russia have jumped nearly five times to over $15 billion ever since Russia invaded Ukraine
Companies include Wellbred and Montfort have been marketing Russian oil to Indian buyers, joining the likes of Coral Energy and Everest Energy
Russia is seeking payment in United Arab Emirates dirhams for oil exports to some Indian customers, three sources said and a document showed
INSTC is a 7,200 km-long transportation network offering the shortest connectivity route to its member states. It was established on September 12, 2000, by Iran, Russia and India
Russia's envoy Denis Alipov underlined the strength of bilateral ties with India, saying the positive dynamics of trade between the two countries will continue despite sanctions against Moscow
LUCH Scientific Production Association, which is a part of Science and Innovations, the R&D unit of Rosatom will provide the new sensors designed for thermal control of NPP process equipment
Russian oil is on pace to account for 21 per cent of all imports into India, shrinking the shares of Iraqi and US crude
In the light of RBI not permitting the loading of PPIs from credit lines, card-based fintech players may have to stop their offers until the central bank clears the air on some issues
On the back of rising crude oil purchases, India's bill for imports from sanctions-hit Russia jumped 3.5 times in a year in April to $2.3 billion, showed data. Read more in our top headlines
India is a very key strategic partner in the Indo-Pacific region and the US lets Indian leaders speak about their economic policies, said US National Security Council coordinator John Kirby
In a bid to ensure smooth flow of trade without violating the West's economic sanctions on Russia, the Indian banks will open accounts with their Russian counterparts, and vice versa
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In May Indian refiners received about 819,000 barrels per day (bpd) Russian oil, the highest thus far in any month, compared to about 277,00 in April, the data showed
A significant number of western business entities are leaving Russia over its attack on Ukraine as well as the subsequent economic sanctions imposed against it by the United States and Europe
While half a billion dollars may seem like a lot of money, it really isn't when compared to the scale of the problem. Until recently, India bought almost all its frontline weaponry from Russia.
The effort is part of a much larger initiative by Joe Biden's administration to court India as a long-term security partner, despite its reluctance to criticize Russia for its invasion of Ukraine
We continue to remain in close touch with India about our efforts to rally the world to stand up against Russian aggression: White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki
Private players in Russia have met with potential suppliers in India's big cities and are opening specialised bank accounts at home for roubles-to-rupees transactions, with blessing of the two govts