State-run agencies have bought 11.92m tonnes of wheat from farmers so far this season, down 25% on the 15.92m tonnes bought in the same period a year ago
"They exchanged ideas on how bilateral trade in agricultural goods, fertilisers and pharma products could be encouraged further," the statement said. "The leaders also discussed global issues, including the state of the international energy and food markets."
The statement said Modi urged Putin to go for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the Ukraine crisis.