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Russia and India conduct most bilateral trade through rupee-rouble payment infrastructure
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First seen: Sep 2, 2026, 8:47 PM UTCUpdated: Sep 3, 2026, 6:31 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
A report says 96% of Russia-India bilateral trade now uses rupee-rouble payment infrastructure. This indicates extensive use of an alternative settlement mechanism between the two countries.
SO WHAT?
The arrangement may reduce reliance on Western-dominated payment channels and complicate sanctions enforcement.
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