India, Aug. 20 -- India and Russia have spent decades strengthening their strategic partnership in politics, defense and energy - and now that closeness is moving to a new level, extending into everyday commerce. On August 21, 2026, the Russian National Pavilion under the national brand "Made in Russia" is opening in Navi Mumbai - the first permanent venue in the Belapur Central Business District, where Indian businesses will gain direct and convenient access to Russian manufacturers of food products, cosmetics and everyday consumer goods.

Bilateral relations between Russia and India go back a long way: the Declaration on Strategic Partnership was signed in 2000, and in 2010 the status was elevated to a Special and Privileged Strategic P...