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Digital infrastructure, pharma and a pitch to Global South: Understanding what India brings to BRICS

Digital infrastructure, pharma and a pitch to Global South: Understanding what India brings to BRICS
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Source: India TV News | Original Published At: 2026-09-12 14:58:00 UTC

Key Points

  • The first day of the two-day BRICS Summit concluded with the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration.
  • The declaration called for structural reform of the United Nations Security Council, condemned terrorist attacks, stressed safety for seafarers and emphasized equal participation of the Global South.
  • India highlighted its digital public infrastructure, including UPI, DigiLocker and Aadhaar, as scalable technology that can deepen cooperation among BRICS members and the Global South.
  • At the summit, India presented 37 deep-tech ventures and underscored its potential to provide affordable medicines and healthcare solutions.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi pointed to India's startup ecosystem, including over 2 lakh startups and more than 120 unicorns, as a source of opportunities for BRICS nations.
  • The article notes India's efforts, together with Brazil, to ensure BRICS does not become a China-centric platform while addressing the concerns of all members.
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