VTB has named priority sectors for financing: from energy to digital infrastructure.

      April 29, 2026 15:45 Economy Vitaly Sergeychuk, Deputy President - Chairman of the Board of VTB, named the key industries and types of projects that currently appear most promising in terms of financing. He stated this at the VTB Investment Forum "RUSSIA CALLS! Nizhny Novgorod." According to VTB's assessment, the following areas are in focus: Energy. One of the key priorities with a financing need of about 5.4 trillion rubles by 2031 for the commissioning of new capacities and modernization of existing ones. The industry is supported by state mechanisms that ensure predictable cash flows. In the Nizhny Novgorod region, a modernization program for the Nizhny Novgorod Hydroelectric Power Station by RusHydro is being implemented, increasing capacity to 580 MW, and a project for the construction of wind power with a capacity of nearly 400 MW by 2031 is also being developed. IT and fintech. The sector benefits from the course towards technological sovereignty. In 2025, the volume of online trading in Russia exceeded 11 trillion rubles (+28% year-on-year). The trend towards consolidation is strengthening: every fifth M&A deal is in the TMT sector. For banks, the development of partnerships with fintech companies and marketplaces is becoming key. Chemicals and fertilizers. An industry with high export potential and a significant role for related sectors, including agriculture, energy, healthcare, and construction. In 2025, Russia exported about 45 million tons of mineral fertilizers, setting a historical record. Additional opportunities are created by changes in global markets; however, further growth requires the implementation of new projects. Non-ferrous metallurgy. Attractive against the backdrop of a forming global deficit. The development of energy, infrastructure, and digital technologies increases demand for metals, including copper. The expected supply deficit by the end of the decade may reach about 6% of global consumption, supporting high price levels and the competitiveness of Russian producers. New industries and digital infrastructure. Include unmanned technologies, robotics, additive manufacturing, and data processing centers. "The listed industries are benchmarks, not limitations. We are open to working with projects in any field and when assessing each of them, we look comprehensively: at the professionalism of the team, the transparency of the strategy, the operational sustainability of the business, and its socio-economic effect for the region and the country," emphasized Vitaly Sergeychuk. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and operational information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+