Maharashtra Minister Pitches Mumbai to Host Next BRICS Summit and Seeks Data Centre Investments

Source: The Tribune | Original Published At: 2026-09-13 16:17:25 UTC

Key Points

• Maharashtra Minister of State for Finance and Planning Ashish Jaiswal said the state is seeking to host the next BRICS Summit in Mumbai.
• He made the remarks on the sidelines of the iBRICS Summit 2026, saying he attended on the instructions of Maharashtra's Chief Minister.
• Jaiswal positioned Maharashtra as a major destination for investment, particularly in data centres and related digital infrastructure.
• He cited the state's geographical position, power availability, and dam and water infrastructure as advantages for large-scale digital projects.
• He highlighted Nagpur as a potential centre for future investment and infrastructure development.
• Jaiswal said BRICS investment and HWF could help create a financial support system for data-centre projects in Maharashtra.
• He said hosting a future BRICS Summit could provide a platform to showcase Maharashtra's industrial and infrastructure capabilities to BRICS investors.