BharathCloud, an Indian sovereign AI cloud service provider, has signed an MoU with High-Technology Technopark “IT-Park” in Kazan, Tatarstan, Russia, to explore collaboration in AI, cloud infrastructure, investment and business partnerships.
The MoU was signed at the second Russia-India Business Forum, “TIME”: Russia-India Mutual Efficiency Business Forum 2026. It provides a framework to explore joint ventures, cross-border partnerships, industry events, training programmes and digital infrastructure projects.
Rahul Takkallapally, Co-Founder, BharathCloud, attended the forum’s “IT Bridge: Technologies Connecting Russia and India” session at the invitation of the Government of Tatarstan.
Rahul Takkallapally, Co-Founder, BharathCloud, said, “As businesses look at opportunities beyond their home markets, access to the right AI & Cloud ecosystem and local business networks becomes important. This MoU gives us a platform to engage with partners in Tatarstan, understand areas of mutual interest and explore how Indian and Russian technology companies can work together on future opportunities.”
Ruslan Vlasov, Director, High-Technology Technopark ‘IT-Park’, Kazan, said, “India and Russia have opportunities to deepen cooperation in technology and digital infrastructure. With this MoU, we want to foster stronger linkages between the business ecosystems of both countries, assist firms in exploring each other’s markets and provide a stepping stone towards engaging in future joint projects.”
Bharath Digital Infrastructure Association (BDIA) also participated in the collaboration, bringing industry stakeholders together to explore further opportunities.
