Delhi becomes a fortress for BRICS as hotel prices soar

Source: The Hindu Business Line | Original Published At: 2026-09-04 15:23:59 UTC

Key Points

• Delhi is implementing enhanced security, traffic restrictions, and civic monitoring for the BRICS Summit scheduled for September 11 to 13.
• Delhi Police held coordination meetings with neighboring states on border checks, surveillance, drone monitoring, and alternative routes for summit venues.
• The New Delhi Municipal Council launched enforcement drives along major roads and VIP corridors against illegal parking, vending, encroachments, and unauthorized hoardings.
• Five-star hotel demand in Delhi has surged, with searches up 50 per cent and rates up more than 100 per cent week-on-week.
• Some hotels are sold out for September 12-13, with available rooms priced from about Rs 1 lakh to Rs 2.4 lakh per night.
• Hotel bookings in Delhi are up 25 per cent year-on-year, while airfares have risen 39 per cent ahead of the summit.
• India holds the BRICS chairship in 2026, and delegations from countries including South Africa, Burundi and the UAE are expected to stay in Delhi hotels.