Russia and India conduct most bilateral trade through rupee-rouble payment infrastructure
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.
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Why it matters
The arrangement may reduce reliance on Western-dominated payment channels and complicate sanctions enforcement.
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- 'Russia and India's 96% bilateral trade now through Rupee-Rouble payment infra' ↗economictimes.indiatimes.com · Recorded source date: Sep 2, 2026, 8:47 PM UTC
- Russia-India trade settled in roubles and rupees – Shafaqna English | International Shia News & Fatwas ↗en.shafaqna.com · Recorded source date: Sep 3, 2026, 6:31 AM UTC
- Rupee-Rouble Payment Infrastructure Handles 96 percent Of Russia-India Bilateral Trade ↗siliconindia.com · Recorded source date: Sep 3, 2026, 9:31 AM UTC
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