Russia Opens Permanent Trade Showcase in India: “Made in Russia” Pavilion Launches in Navi Mumbai

August 21, 2026 – The permanent national pavilion “Made in Russia” officially opened its doors in the Belapur Central Business District, Navi Mumbai. This is the eighth overseas pavilion under the Russian Export Center (REC, part of VEB.RF) program – and the very first on the Indian subcontinent.

The event, which Russia’s Consul General in Mumbai Ivan Fetisov called “a landmark moment for Russian‑Indian relations,” garnered attention from over 28 million people across Russian media alone. Coverage appeared in leading outlets in both countries – from RIA Novosti, TASS, and Business FM to The Times of India, Hindustan Times, and NDTV, as well as on the prime‑time news broadcasts of Channel One, Russia‑1, Russia‑24, and Russia Today.

What Does the Pavilion Offer?

Located in the Belapur Central Business District, the space is far more than an exhibition hall – it is a fully equipped business infrastructure for Russian exporters. Here, manufacturers can:

• Display products and conduct tastings;

• Organise negotiations with Indian distributors;

• Enter local marketplaces;

• Sign B2B contracts on the spot.

The pavilion is operated by the Indian company Rai Family, which provides a full suite of services: logistics, customs clearance, certification, marketing support, and retail rollout.

“The pavilion is primarily a business platform that will operate on a permanent basis, where Russian companies can hold B2B negotiations, sign contracts, and showcase their products,” said Mamed Akhmedov, Head of the REC Representative Office in India.

Who Are the First Residents?

The first tenants include leading Russian manufacturers across various sectors:

The pavilion already features pasta, meat products, confectionery, beverages, natural cosmetics, and home goods.

Why India?

According to Konstantin Yevstyukhin, Managing Director of the Russian Export Center, India possesses “unique market dynamics and enormous potential for Russian non‑commodity exports.” Currently, non‑resource, non‑energy goods account for only about 10% of Russian exports to India. The pavilion is designed to change that structure, creating systematic conditions for promoting food, cosmetics, consumer goods, and high‑tech solutions.

Bilateral trade is already showing impressive momentum: by the end of 2024, it reached approximately $70 billion**. The leaders of Russia and India have set an ambitious target of **$100 billion by 2030.

“We are moving towards the ambitious goal of increasing trade turnover between our countries to 100 billion dollars, and projects like this are a solid foundation for achieving it. It is important for us that Russian brands not only appear on shelves but also win the genuine affection of Indian consumers,” said Consul General Ivan Fetisov.

What Does This Mean for Indian Business?

For Indian retailers, distributors, and importers, the pavilion offers direct access to vetted Russian suppliers without the need to travel to Moscow. This is especially timely as India’s rapidly growing middle class fuels steady demand for quality food products, cosmetics, and everyday items.

Indian entrepreneurs can:

• Meet producers in person before signing any contracts;

• Test products and assess their fit with local tastes and requirements;

• Receive support on certification, labelling, and logistics;

• Find not just a supplier, but a reliable partner with transparent terms and consistent quality.

“For Indian businesses, this is a chance to expand their assortment with products from trusted Russian suppliers. For Russian manufacturers, it is a practical route to the Indian market with a local partner who understands retail requirements and can help build consumer trust on the ground.”

Part of a Global Strategy

The India pavilion is the eighth in the network of overseas “Made in Russia” showrooms. Similar platforms already operate in China, Vietnam, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, and Jordan – together featuring over 2,200 product items from more than 100 Russian manufacturers.

But Navi Mumbai is only the beginning. As Konstantin Yevstyukhin noted:

“The opening of the pavilion in Navi Mumbai is not a one‑off event, but the first stage of rolling out a comprehensive infrastructure in India to promote Russian goods. We are laying the foundation for a long‑term presence: after this professional B2B communication space, we will follow up with dedicated national stores on major marketplaces and a network of branded retail outlets under the single ‘Made in Russia’ brand.”

In Conclusion

The launch of the “Made in Russia” pavilion in Navi Mumbai is not merely another exhibition event. It marks a new level of Russian‑Indian economic cooperation, where decades of strategic partnership gain a practical, everyday dimension. Russian products become more accessible to Indian businesses, while Indian companies gain a convenient entry point to new suppliers and product lines.

As one Indian publication aptly put it, “what is taking shape in Navi Mumbai is not just an exhibition space, but a gateway for business from both sides.”

The “Made in Russia” Pavilion in India is located at: Belapur Central Business District, Navi Mumbai. Open on a permanent basis. Operator: Rai Family Corp LLP.

Based on materials from RIA Novosti, TASS, Business FM, RT, The Times of India, Hindustan Times, NDTV, and other sources.