Russia has opened a permanent “Made in Russia” National Pavilion in Navi Mumbai, creating a new business platform for Indian importers, distributors, retailers and Russian manufacturers. The pavilion was officially inaugurated on August 21, 2026, in the Belapur Central Business District (CBD), Navi Mumbai, and is designed to facilitate direct business connections between companies from the two countries.
The new Russian National Pavilion is being positioned as a year-round B2B trade and business platform, rather than a temporary exhibition. Indian businesses can visit the facility to explore Russian products, meet suppliers, discuss distribution opportunities and evaluate potential import arrangements.
Russian National Pavilion Opens in CBD Belapur
The pavilion operates under the national “Made in Russia” brand and is supported by the Russian Export Center (REC). According to information shared by REC representatives, the Navi Mumbai facility is the first permanent “Made in Russia” pavilion in India. It is also part of REC’s expanding international network of Russian national pavilions.
The facility is located at Unit 1307–1308, 13th Floor, NMS Titanium, Sector 15, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai. The pavilion is open from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, according to a public listing by an REC representative.
New Platform for India-Russia Import and Export Business
The launch provides Indian companies with a physical location where they can directly explore Russian products and suppliers. The pavilion is intended to bring together Russian manufacturers and Indian businesses interested in importing, distributing or retailing Russian products.
For Indian buyers, the platform can provide an opportunity to examine products before entering into commercial discussions. Business meetings, product presentations and tastings are also part of the pavilion’s activities.
The Russian Embassy in India said the pavilion would function as a permanent business platform where Russian exporters can showcase products, conduct tastings and meetings, conclude contracts and seek access to Indian marketplaces and retail chains.
Food and Consumer Products Take Centre Stage
The Made in Russia pavilion in Navi Mumbai is initially focused strongly on consumer-oriented products. These include food and beverages, confectionery, agricultural products, cosmetics and other consumer goods.
Companies and brands represented at the pavilion include MAKFA, United Confectioners, Tatspirtprom, Miratorg and Afanasy Brewery, among others. An REC representative said the pavilion already features products from 35 Russian food producers.
The product range gives Indian distributors and retailers an opportunity to assess Russian brands that may have potential in the Indian market.
Direct Connection Between Russian Manufacturers and Indian Buyers
One of the key objectives of the Navi Mumbai pavilion is to reduce the distance between Russian producers and Indian buyers.
Instead of relying entirely on overseas meetings, Indian distributors and retailers can visit the pavilion, examine products and speak directly with representatives involved in Russian exports.
This model could be particularly relevant for businesses looking for new international suppliers in food, FMCG, cosmetics and other consumer categories.
The facility is also intended to support Russian companies seeking to understand Indian market requirements and establish relationships with local distributors and retailers.
RAI FAMILY CORP LLP to Operate the Indian Pavilion
The Navi Mumbai pavilion is being operated locally by RAI FAMILY CORP LLP. The local operating structure is designed to help Russian exporters navigate practical aspects of entering the Indian market.
Reported areas of support include logistics, customs procedures, marketing and product placement within Indian retail channels.
This local presence could make it easier for Russian manufacturers, particularly small and medium-sized businesses, to explore opportunities in India without establishing their own complete market-entry infrastructure immediately.
Navi Mumbai Gains Importance in India-Russia Trade
The opening of the Russian National Pavilion adds another international trade-related facility to Navi Mumbai, which has developed into an important commercial and logistics centre within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
CBD Belapur provides a business-oriented location with access to Mumbai and the wider Navi Mumbai commercial ecosystem. The pavilion’s presence also gives Indian importers and distributors in the region a physical point for exploring Russian suppliers.
The move comes as India and Russia seek to broaden bilateral economic engagement beyond traditional sectors. Historically, major areas of India-Russia economic cooperation have included energy, defence and large-scale industrial trade. The new pavilion places greater emphasis on consumer products and non-resource exports.
Russia Looks to Expand Consumer Goods Exports to India
The pavilion forms part of Russia’s broader effort to increase the international presence of its consumer and non-energy products.
The Russian Export Center has established similar national pavilion initiatives in several international markets, including China, Vietnam, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt and Jordan. The Navi Mumbai facility is the eighth pavilion under the REC programme, according to reports on its launch.
For Russian companies, India represents a large potential market for food, agricultural products, consumer goods and other categories. The permanent pavilion provides these companies with a platform for market testing, business meetings and distributor discussions.
What the Pavilion Means for Indian Importers
For Indian importers, the new Russian National Pavilion in Navi Mumbai provides a physical starting point for investigating Russian products and suppliers.
Importers can use the facility to understand available product categories, meet potential suppliers, discuss commercial requirements and explore distribution possibilities. However, individual importers would still need to complete the applicable Indian import, customs, product registration, labelling and regulatory requirements for specific products.
The pavilion therefore does not itself replace India’s import regulations. Instead, it functions as a business-connect platform that can help companies begin discussions with Russian suppliers.
Permanent B2B Hub Rather Than a Temporary Exhibition
A major difference between the Navi Mumbai facility and a conventional trade show is its permanent nature.
Trade fairs generally operate for a few days each year, while the Made in Russia pavilion is designed to remain available throughout the year. This allows Russian manufacturers and Indian businesses to continue discussions beyond a single exhibition event.
The pavilion can also provide a physical location for product demonstrations, tastings and business meetings, potentially supporting longer-term supplier relationships.
New Opportunities for India-Russia Business
The opening of the Russian National Pavilion in CBD Belapur represents a new physical channel for India-Russia commercial engagement.
With Russian food, beverages, confectionery, cosmetics and other consumer products being presented to Indian businesses, the pavilion could become a meeting point for importers, distributors, retailers and exporters exploring bilateral trade opportunities.
For Navi Mumbai, the development further strengthens the city’s role as a location for international business and trade activity. For Russian exporters, it provides a permanent presence in one of India’s major commercial markets.
As the pavilion expands its product range and develops relationships with Indian distributors and retailers, its role could extend beyond product display toward broader supplier discovery, market development and cross-border business cooperation.
Key Details of Made in Russia Pavilion in Navi Mumbai
The Russian National Pavilion under the Made in Russia brand opened on August 21, 2026, in CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai. It operates as a permanent B2B platform connecting Russian manufacturers with Indian importers, distributors and retailers.
Address: Unit 1307–1308, 13th Floor, NMS Titanium, Sector 15, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Focus: Russian food, beverages, confectionery, agricultural products, cosmetics, consumer goods and other products
Supported by: Russian Export Center
Local operator: RAI FAMILY CORP LLP
The development marks a new step in India-Russia commercial engagement, bringing Russian manufacturers closer to Indian businesses through a permanent trade and business platform in Navi Mumbai.
