96% of India-Russia bilateral trade now conducted through Rupee-Rouble payment infrastructure
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'Russia and India's 96% bilateral trade now through Rupee-Rouble payment infra'
Russia and India have operationalized a Rupee-Rouble payment infrastructure that now handles 96% of their bilateral trade, which reached $70 billion in 2024. This mechanism is among Russia's most reliable international payment systems, with most transactions settling within 10 minutes and many under a minute. The development marks a significant step in de-dollarization efforts and strengthens economic ties amid Western sanctions on Russia, making it a key topic for international relations and economy sections in competitive exams.
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Bilateral trade volume reached $70 billion in 2024
Payment mechanism rated as one of Russia's most reliable with any partner country
Most transactions processed within 10 minutes, many completed in under 1 minute
System operational as of 2024, reflecting deepening financial cooperation amid global sanctions regime
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