MOSCOW, December 7. /TASS/. India makes money from discounts on Russian energy resources, "and it’s doing the right thing," Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the VTB "Russia Calling!" forum.

"We all understand that, to a large extent, India receives preferences due to discounts on Russian energy resources. Well, it’s doing the right thing, in fact. I would do the same if I were in their place," Putin said.

He noted that the countries' trade turnover is growing. "Last year it was $35 billion per year, and in the first half of this year it was already $33.5 billion. That is, the growth will be significant," the Russian leader said.

However, "this is not enough." "We have much more opportunities," Putin concluded.