Srinagar, Dec. 6 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent assertion that India and Russia aim to achieve a $100 billion trade target before 2030 underscores a renewed thrust in bilateral economic engagement. This ambitious goal reflects the depth of a relationship that has historically been rooted in strategic cooperation, defence collaboration, and energy security, while now pivoting decisively towards broader economic and technological partnership. For decades, India-Russia ties have been anchored in defence and energy. Russia remains one of India's largest arms suppliers, with collaborations spanning fighter jets, air defence systems, and missile technology. Simultaneously, energy cooperation-particularly in hydrocarbons and nuclear po...