India urges BRICS to cut trade barriers, link payments and ease movement of professionals

Source: Times of India | Original Published At: 2026-09-11 23:37:00 UTC

Key Points

• Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal urged BRICS nations to dismantle trade barriers and open markets for products, raw materials, and critical minerals.
• He called for streamlining regulatory and customs processes and promoting services trade among BRICS countries.
• Goyal said professionals should be able to move more easily across borders and that mutual recognition of qualifications should be simplified.
• He urged BRICS member and partner countries to link payment systems and trade in each other's local currencies.
• Goyal highlighted India's digital public infrastructure, noting that UPI is accepted in 11 countries.
• External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said member nations should promote transparent trade and investment practices to help businesses access markets and connect supply networks.