In an era of global industrial transformation, Russia and India are deepening their strategic partnership, focusing on innovation, technology, and sustainable industrial growth. Both nations possess complementary strengths - Russia’s advanced engineering, energy, and high-tech sectors meet India’s dynamic market, digital ecosystem, and manufacturing capabilities. Together, they have the potential to form a powerful alliance driving new models of cooperation in areas such as metallurgy, aviation, cybersecurity, financial connectivity, regional development. The session explored how joint industrial and technological initiatives can become catalysts for sustainable economic growth and resilience in the face of global challenges. Discussions highlighted regional cooperation and financial solutions enabling bilateral projects through rupee mechanisms and institutional partnerships. Special attention given to digitalization, the protection of critical infrastructure, and the development of human capital as key factors shaping the new industrial landscape. How can Russia and India build a next-generation partnership, one that combines industrial strength, technological sovereignty, and regional integration to secure a shared future of innovation and growth?

This is a recording of country session 1 themed ‘Strategic Industrial and Technological Partnership: Russia–India Collaboration for the Future’, at the 30th CII Partnership Summit 2025, held on 14 - 15 November 2025 in Andhra Pradesh.