# Russia-India trade rises 8% in first half of year

https://mins.news/en/item/30767

- TASS, 2026-08-24 16:20 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2177099

> Trade between Russia and India grew 8% in the first half of the year, Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said. Both exports and imports gained momentum, while the two countries are broadening trade in agricultural goods, machinery, metals and other products. Negotiations on a free trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and India are advancing.

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