Factoring Companies Prioritize Anchor Clients

Russian factoring companies saw a 3% decline in active clients in Q1 2026, the first drop in five years, while portfolio grew 6% to 2.61 trillion rubles. Companies focus on anchor clients amid high interest rates.

Electronics Industry Challenges Localization Requirements

Russian electronics and printed circuit board manufacturers urge the Ministry of Industry and Trade to revise the new localization scoring system, warning that current requirements may increase foreign equipment share rather than promote import substitution.

Import Drug Share in Government Procurement Declines

Russian government institutions purchased 24 million packages of imported innovative drugs for 420.1 million rubles in 2025, up 20.8% year-over-year. However, the share of imported drugs decreased to 65.1% in monetary terms, down 2.4 percentage points.