As India and Russia deepen their Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership, collaboration across strategic sectors plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of bilateral economic ties. This session explores high-impact opportunities to build resilient supply chains and accelerate industrial growth. Discussions will focus on joint ventures, localization under the 'Make in India' initiative, and technology exchange across critical sectors.

Speakers:

• Aleksei Gruzdev, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation
• Amardeep Singh Bhatia, IAS, Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India
• Kirill Komarov, First Deputy Director General – Director for Development and International Business of Rosatom
• Ranjay Sharan, President, Nuclear Energy Business, Reliance Industries Limited
• Arnada Prasad Samal, CEO, Parmanu Urja Nigam Limited
• Andrey Kirillov, CEO, Center for Research in Perspective Technologies
• Vladislav Bakhtenko, CEO, Grand-Trade
• Elena Tyabutova, CEO, Arnest Unirus
• Yuri Markelov, CEO, Arman Group
• Talia Minullina, Head, Investment Development Agency of the Republic of Tatarstan

Moderator: Umesh Chowdhary, Chairman, CII National Committee on Railways, Vice Chairman & Managing Director Titagarh Rail Systems Limited

Expanding trade and economic cooperation between Russia and India requires modern infrastructure that enables the seamless movement of goods and financial flows. The development of transport corridors, digitalization of trade procedures, and improved financial mechanisms and banking cooperation can help reduce costs and enhance business competitiveness.

Key Discussion Topics:

• How can cross-border trade between Russia and India be made faster and more convenient for businesses?
• What financial solutions are needed to facilitate cross-border payments and expand the use of national currencies?
• How can the development of transport corridors, customs procedures and digital tools help reduce costs and accelerate trade?

Speakers:

• Mukesh Haritash, Co-Chair, CII NR Committee on Logistics & Warehousing and Managing Director, Chetak Logistics Limited
• Stanislav Lazarev, Deputy СEO for Sales, A7
• Ivan Nosov, CEO, SberIndia
• Alexey Azovsky, Head of Key Account Sales and Business Development, FESCO
• Konstantin Kim, Director, Foreign Trade Center

Moderator: Sohel Kazani, Managing Director, Bharat Freight Group

In recent years, entrepreneurial activity in India has been growing rapidly. India is emerging as one of the most dynamic markets for the development of new technologies and industrial manufacturing. Additive technologies are breaking down barriers between industries and countries, making it possible to turn a digital model into a finished product virtually anywhere in the world. For Russia–India cooperation, this creates an opportunity to move beyond the traditional “supplier–buyer” model towards joint development of the additive manufacturing sector. Russia and India can combine their expertise in equipment and materials manufacturing, technology development and industrial applications, creating new opportunities for companies from both countries.

Key Discussion Topics:

• How can Russian expertise be combined with India’s manufacturing capabilities and rapidly growing market?
• What regulatory mechanisms could accelerate Russia–India cooperation in additive manufacturing?
• What should be the outcome of Russia–India cooperation to ensure that joint solutions — from 3D printers and scanners to materials and software — are in demand not only in India but also across other Global South markets?

Speakers:

• Dr. Vijay Kumar Saraswat, Member of National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog)
• Jaspreet Sidhu, Executive Director, National Centre for Additive Manufacturing, India
• Vinod Pandey, Director, Adroitec Information Systems Private Limited
• N. Ramesh Kumar, Chairman and Managing Director, HMT Limited
• Dmitry Sotnikov, Deputy CEO, VTB Bank's New Delhi Branch in India
• Nikita Trifonov, Head of International Markets Department, Additive Manufacturing Business Unit, Rosatom State Corporation
• Alexey Mazalov, CEO, Center for Additive Technologies, Rostec

Moderator: Vijay Joshi, Business Development Director, Regional Centre, ROSATOM South Asia

Critical minerals and materials derived from them are becoming increasingly important for the development of metallurgy, energy, engineering and other high-technology industries, as well as for ensuring technological sovereignty. Russia and India possess complementary resource, industrial and technological capabilities that can support the development of new industrial cooperation chains – from geological exploration and mineral development to deep processing, production of advanced materials and high-value-added products. The session will explore promising areas of cooperation in critical minerals and materials, opportunities to diversify and strengthen the resilience of supply chains, implement joint investment and technology projects, and build long-term partnerships that contribute to strengthening the industrial and technological sovereignty of Russia and India.

Speakers:

• Mikhail Yurin, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation
• Keshav Chandra, Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Government of India
• Sergey Ustimenko, CEO, Elbrusmetall Holding
• Konstantin Chamilovich, Head of the Project Office, Angara-Yenisei Valley Foundation
• Sunil Kumar Singh, CEO, Khanij Bidesh India Limited

Moderator: Andrey Andrianov, CEO, Rosatom Metal Tech

The steel sector remains a cornerstone of industrial development, infrastructure growth, and manufacturing competitiveness. India and Russia possess complementary strengths across the steel value chain, including raw material security, metallurgical technologies, production capabilities, and downstream applications. Strengthening cooperation in the steel sector can create new opportunities for investment, technology exchange, sustainable production practices, and supply chain resilience. Enhanced collaboration between the two countries can support industrial modernization, foster innovation in advanced steel products, and contribute to deeper long-term economic and strategic partnerships.

Speakers:

• Mikhail Yurin, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation
• Sandeep Poundrik, Secretary, Ministry of Steel, Government of India
• Jayant Acharya Chariman, Co-Chairman, CII National Committee on Steel & Joint Managing Director & CEO, JSW Steel Limited
• Amitava Mukherjee, Chairman and Managing Director, NMDC
• Olesya Emelyanenko, Head of Foreign Economic Activity, Rosatom Subsoil
• Stanislav Sagitov, Export Director, Novostal-M
• Andrey Andrianov, CEO, Rosatom Metal Tech

Moderator: Virendra Gupta, Deputy Director General, Confederation of Indian Industry

Civil aviation is one of the promising areas of Russia–India industrial cooperation. The development of regional aviation in India under the “Atmanirbhar Bharat” initiative and the “Make in India” program creates opportunities for joint projects, localization of production, and long-term technological cooperation.

Opening remarks:

• Anton Alikhanov, Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation

Speakers:

• Aleksei Gruzdev, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation
• Vadim Badekha, CEO, United Aircraft Corporation 
• Oleg Korobchenko, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tatarstan – Minister of Industry and Trade of the Republic of Tatarstan
• Oleg Bogomolov, Director for Civil Aviation Program Management, United Aircraft Corporation
• Dmitry Yadrov, Head, Federal Air Transport Agency
• Ekaterina Rukhlova, Head of Sales Department, Aatmanirbhar Bharat
• Shishir Kumar Patra, CEO, MiG Complex, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
• Alexander Grachev, General Director, United Engine Corporation
• Daniil Brenerman, Managing Director, S.V. Ilyushin Aviation Complex

Moderator: Manan Jaisinghani, Assistant Vice President, Invest India

Computing infrastructure is becoming one of the key pillars of technological sovereignty: access to computing capacity, data, AI models, energy, standards and talent determines the resilience of AI development. For Russia and India, this creates opportunities for cooperation — from jointly developing computing infrastructure and sharing data to creating homegrown AI solutions and standards.

Key Discussion Topics:

• Which elements of AI infrastructure should Russia and India develop independently, and where would cooperation be most effective?
• Which joint projects involving Russia, India and BRICS countries — in computing capacity, data, standards or AI solutions — could reduce dependence on global suppliers?
• How can Russia and India leverage the development of their own AI models, as well as photonic and quantum computing, to build a competitive technological foundation?

Speakers:

• Shubham Gupta, Innovation Lead, Atal Innovation Mission
• Prasad Vanga, Partner, Anthill Ventures
• Rohin Kumar, Founder and CEO, Lightspeed Photonics
• Ilya Kravtsov, Regional Director for Asia, Speech Technology Center

Moderator: Stanislav Straupe, Head of Research, Sber Quantum Technologies Center

Russia and India are entering a new stage of strategic partnership. The goal set by the leaders of the two countries to increase bilateral trade to USD 100 billion by 2030 opens up new opportunities for strengthening economic ties and implementing joint projects. Expanding mutual market access, developing e-commerce, modern financial infrastructure and international transport corridors create a foundation for further growth in trade, investment and industrial cooperation between the two countries.

Key Discussion Topics:

• What areas will shape the development of Russia–India strategic partnership in the long term?
• What mechanisms can ensure the growth of bilateral trade and investment between Russia and India?
• How can business participation in joint projects and the creation of new economic growth opportunities be expanded?

Featuring:

• Anton Alikhanov, Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation
• Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of India

Invited Speakers:

• Ramakrishnan Mukundan, President, Confederation of Indian Industry, Managing Director & CEO Tata Chemicals
• Vikramjit Singh Sahney, Co-Chairman, CII International Council and Chairman, Sun International Ltd
• Alexander Vedyakhin, First Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board, Sber
• Kirill Komarov, First Deputy CEO, Director of the Development and International Business Division, Rosatom
• Kirill Lipa, CEO, Transmashholding

Moderator:

• Anton Atrashkin, Program Director, INNOPROM. India