BRICS economies must have say in global tax rules as negotiations shape cross-border taxation: FM Sitharaman

Source: ANI (Asian News International) | Original Published At: 2026-09-23 04:52:52 UTC

Key Points

• Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said BRICS economies must ensure their perspectives are reflected in the emerging global tax framework.
• She made the remarks while addressing the BRICS Tax Heads Meeting in New Delhi.
• Sitharaman said ongoing multilateral tax negotiations, including the UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation, would shape cross-border taxation for a generation.
• She said BRICS economies have an important perspective as source jurisdictions and large developing economies that have built significant domestic tax capacity.
• Sitharaman said cooperation among BRICS tax administrations is aimed at creating institutions and tools that continue beyond India's current chairship.