Overview
- New Delhi and Moscow adopted Programme 2030 to diversify trade and target about $100 billion in annual commerce by 2030, with both sides pushing an early India–EAEU free‑trade pact.
- President Vladimir Putin pledged uninterrupted fuel supplies as the leaders highlighted expanded civil‑nuclear cooperation, citing progress at Kudankulam and plans to explore small modular reactors.
- Putin said national‑currency use now accounts for roughly 96% of commercial settlements, with resilient banking channels supporting trade and project financing.
- India announced free 30‑day e‑tourist visas and gratis group visas for Russian nationals, while the visit saw agreements on labour mobility, shipping and seafarer training, fertilizers, customs data exchange, healthcare and media, including the launch of RT’s Indian edition.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated support for a negotiated end to the Ukraine war, as both leaders emphasized independent foreign policies and reviewed defence and high‑technology cooperation.