Optics, oil & optionality: What Putin’s India visit signals about New Delhi’s strategic autonomy
Published on: Dec. 4, 2025, 11:49 p.m. | Source: CNBC TV18
Putin’s New Delhi visit is expected to move beyond symbolism, with negotiators working on trade facilitation, smoother payment channels and sector-specific market access for Indian exporters. Defence officials are also pushing for committed technology transfer and co-production frameworks as India recalibrates long-term reliance on Russian hardware while managing pressure from Western partners.
