Putin lauds India's software sector: ‘A leading player in the IT industry’

Key points

• Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday (June 5) praised India's growing role in the global technology sector and said the BRICS bloc has emerged as a major driver of global economic growth, surpassing the G7 in terms of share of world GDP.
• Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2026, Putin described India as a key partner and one of the world's leading players in information technology.
• Putin praises India's IT industry Highlighting India's contribution to the global software market, Putin said the country has established itself as a major force in the technology sector.
• "I would like to welcome another key partner of ours, India, which is one of the leading players in the IT industry.
• It accounts for a significant share of the global software market," Putin said.