Indo-Russian trade relations got a leg up on Thursday after St Petersburg-based GCE Group announced the launch of India operations. The group provides energy efficiency consultancy to power and energy sector.
GCE India plans to tie up with leading Indian firms in energy sector as a consultant and is already in talks with GAIL, ONGC, IOC and BPCL.
GCE India plans to start services in technical risk analysis and targets to set up a team of 1,000 people over the next five years.
The company claims it will help India in reducing carbon emissions and offer new job opportunities.