“Strategic Collaboration: Indo-Russian AI Cooperation Set to Transform Key Sectors”

On Sunday, the Finnish-Russian digital solutions provider, Zyfra, announced promising possibilities for collaboration in the realm of industrial artificial intelligence (AI). This partnership could elevate innovation to levels comparable to cooperation in critical sectors like defense and nuclear energy in the years to come.
In Moscow, Zyfra highlighted the potential for robust cooperation within the field of industrial artificial intelligence, positioning it alongside strategic sectors such as defense and nuclear energy for future innovation.
India has emerged as a vital international market for Zyfra, which specializes in developing comprehensive solutions aimed at digital transformation and boosting operational efficiency across various industries, including mining, oil and gas, machinery, and metallurgy on a global scale.
In response to inquiries, Zyfra’s Director of Business Development, Alexander Smolensky, emphasized that private companies hold a unique advantage in innovation.
“There are certainly promising avenues for collaboration between Russian and Indian businesses in industrial artificial intelligence. India stands as an industrial powerhouse, boasting a rich history and considerable experience in IT development. The nation shows a keen interest in innovation, evident from both governmental bodies and private enterprises, leading to significant demand for digitalization among Indian firms,” he remarked.
“While military and technical cooperation, alongside nuclear energy, significantly shapes government agendas, innovation largely falls under the purview of private enterprises, which enjoy the flexibility of not being bound by state objectives. Indian clients opt for Zyfra products due to our unique solutions that enhance production efficiency—not merely because our countries have a strategic partnership,” Smolensky clarified.
He further noted that Indo-Russian innovation cooperation could accelerate with increased local hardware production in India to address domestic market demands.
“As an initial step, we propose manufacturing hardware in India for local use while integrating Russian software. Currently, we often seek international hardware within India or even resort to imports, which is inconvenient, relatively high in cost, and not favorable for either side in the long run,” Smolensky explained.
“Moreover, India is home to exceptional mathematicians and IT developers. We’re eager to establish strong partnerships with Indian firms, integrating Zyfra’s solutions with local expertise, including technological processes. Ultimately, we are prepared to share foundational technology and tools, enabling our Indian partners to refine these into end products tailored for the local market,” he added.
Last year, Zyfra successfully connected 500 Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines in India to its MDCplus real-time machine monitoring and manufacturing data collection systems. They plan to add another 1,000 machines this year.
Additionally, Zyfra has provided industrial manufacturers in India with AI and IIoT-based solutions. Notably, in December, Odisha-based Earthmovers selected Zyfra to implement an “intelligent mine” solution for the Pakri Barwadih coal mining project in Jharkhand.

On Sunday, the Finnish-Russian digital solutions provider, Zyfra, announced promising possibilities for collaboration in the realm of industrial artificial intelligence (AI). This partnership could elevate innovation to levels comparable to cooperation in critical sectors like defense and nuclear energy in the years to come.
In Moscow, Zyfra highlighted the potential for robust cooperation within the field of industrial artificial intelligence, positioning it alongside strategic sectors such as defense and nuclear energy for future innovation.
India has emerged as a vital international market for Zyfra, which specializes in developing comprehensive solutions aimed at digital transformation and boosting operational efficiency across various industries, including mining, oil and gas, machinery, and metallurgy on a global scale.
In response to inquiries, Zyfra’s Director of Business Development, Alexander Smolensky, emphasized that private companies hold a unique advantage in innovation.
“There are certainly promising avenues for collaboration between Russian and Indian businesses in industrial artificial intelligence. India stands as an industrial powerhouse, boasting a rich history and considerable experience in IT development. The nation shows a keen interest in innovation, evident from both governmental bodies and private enterprises, leading to significant demand for digitalization among Indian firms,” he remarked.
“While military and technical cooperation, alongside nuclear energy, significantly shapes government agendas, innovation largely falls under the purview of private enterprises, which enjoy the flexibility of not being bound by state objectives. Indian clients opt for Zyfra products due to our unique solutions that enhance production efficiency—not merely because our countries have a strategic partnership,” Smolensky clarified.
He further noted that Indo-Russian innovation cooperation could accelerate with increased local hardware production in India to address domestic market demands.
“As an initial step, we propose manufacturing hardware in India for local use while integrating Russian software. Currently, we often seek international hardware within India or even resort to imports, which is inconvenient, relatively high in cost, and not favorable for either side in the long run,” Smolensky explained.
“Moreover, India is home to exceptional mathematicians and IT developers. We’re eager to establish strong partnerships with Indian firms, integrating Zyfra’s solutions with local expertise, including technological processes. Ultimately, we are prepared to share foundational technology and tools, enabling our Indian partners to refine these into end products tailored for the local market,” he added.
Last year, Zyfra successfully connected 500 Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines in India to its MDCplus real-time machine monitoring and manufacturing data collection systems. They plan to add another 1,000 machines this year.
Additionally, Zyfra has provided industrial manufacturers in India with AI and IIoT-based solutions. Notably, in December, Odisha-based Earthmovers selected Zyfra to implement an “intelligent mine” solution for the Pakri Barwadih coal mining project in Jharkhand.