India and Russia signed a protocol on 6 August 2025 in New Delhi to advance cooperation in key industrial sectors including aluminium, fertilisers, railways, aerospace projects, and mining technologies, during the 11th Session of the India‑Russia Working Group on Modernisation and Industrial Cooperation.
The session was co‑chaired by Amardeep Singh Bhatia, Secretary of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), and Alexey Gruzdev, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation. Around 80 delegates, including senior officials, domain experts, and industry representatives from both countries, participated.
Sub‑groups shared updates on modernisation, mining, fertilisers, and railway transport, while also exploring new collaborations.
Key areas of cooperation discussed included aerospace science and technology, with plans to establish a modern wind‑tunnel facility and jointly develop small‑aircraft piston engines. The two countries also agreed to collaborate on carbon‑fibre technology, additive manufacturing, and 3D printing.
Further cooperation was explored in the extraction of rare earth and critical minerals, underground coal gasification, and the development of modern industrial infrastructure. Capacity‑building and technology‑transfer in mining equipment, geological exploration techniques, and industrial/domestic waste management were also identified as priority areas.
At the conclusion, both sides signed the formal protocol, reaffirming their strategic partnership and shared commitment to deeper industrial and economic cooperation under the umbrella of the India‑Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation.
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade — a part of India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry — plays a pivotal role in formulating and implementing policies to foster industrial growth.
