On 27th March, 2025, members of the Indian Business Council (IBC)—Mr. Neeraj Kumar, Mr. Jitendra Kumar, Dr. Vijay Kumar Singh, Mr. Anjani Das, and Mr. Rajive Gupta—participated in the 1st Russia and India: Towards a New Bilateral Agenda International Conference, a landmark event aimed at deepening economic collaboration between the two nations.
Mr. Akashdeep Singh, President of the IBC, contributed as a speaker in the Special Session on Russian-Indian Dialogue in Agriculture and Food Security, emphasizing the theme “Harvesting Opportunities.” His insights focused on global market trends, food security challenges, and strategies to strengthen bilateral trade amid geopolitical uncertainties.
Key Discussion Points:
Trade & Finance: Exploring rupee-ruble trade mechanisms to overcome banking and payment hurdles.
Energy & Logistics: Enhancing cooperation in traditional and nuclear energy, alongside boosting connectivity through the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) and other key routes.
Emerging Sectors: Tapping into e-commerce, pharmaceuticals, and skilled workforce mobility for mutual gro
Focus on Food Security & Agri-Innovation:
Mr. Singh highlighted the need for supply chain resilience, joint ventures in agriculture, and R&D collaboration between India and Russia. He also underscored the IBC’s role in fostering business partnerships to drive innovation in the sector. The conference reinforced the shared commitment of both nations to expand economic ties, paving the way for a stronger, more collaborative future.
