<h1>Russian president orders measures to reduce trade imbalance with India, seek more Indian farm and pharma purchases</h1> The Russian president ordered measures to reduce a bilateral trade imbalance caused by large crude exports to the Indian market, directing the government to consider buying more Indian agricultural products and pharmaceuticals and to propose cooperation areas ahead of a forthcoming summit with Indian leaders. Speaking at an international forum, he framed the steps as offsetting alleged punitive U.S. tariffs on India and noted obstacles such as financing, logistics and payment bottlenecks. He cited current trade volumes versus demographic potential, reaffirmed longstanding privileged bilateral ties and welcomed a proposed joint fund for AI and advanced technologies.