Economic Partnership

June 5, 2026 12:53 PM

Putin projects India-Russia trade to reach USD 100 billion, highlights Kudankulam nuclear cooperation

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed confidence that India and Russia can substantially expand their economic partnership, projecting bilateral trade to reach USD 100 billion in the coming years, driven by cooperation in sectors such as nuclear energy, hydrocarbons and investments. Speaking on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on Thursday, Putin said trade between the two countries was steadily growing and that both sides were aiming for more ambitious e...

October 8, 2025 1:09 PM

Bilateral trade in focus as UK PM Keir Starmer visits India

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer began his first official visit to India on Wednesday, leading a delegation of over a hundred business, cultural, and academic leaders. The two-day visit aims to deepen the India–UK partnership following the signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) earlier this year. The recently concluded FTA, signed in July during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to London, marks a new chapter in bilateral relations. The deal, which took three years of negotiations ...

July 24, 2025 10:35 PM

PM Modi, UK PM Keir Starmer hold ‘chai pe charcha’ at Chequers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a 'Chai Pe Charcha' with his UK counterpart Keir Starmer at Chequers, the countryside retreat of the British Prime Minister. A photo shared by PM Modi in a post on X showed the two leaders engaged in a deep conversation over tea. In his post, PM Modi said, “‘Chai Pe Charcha’ with PM Keir Starmer at Chequers... brewing stronger India-UK ties!” At the same venue, the two leaders also interacted with business leaders, highlighting the importan...