Stronger engagement among BRICS economies can unlock new opportunities: Assocham

Source: Lokmat Times | Original Published At: 2026-09-11 06:06:53 UTC

Key Points

• Assocham President Nirmal Kumar Minda said India's BRICS Chairship comes at a crucial juncture for the global economy amid geopolitical headwinds.
• He said BRICS has emerged as a powerful platform for economic cooperation.
• Minda said the next phase should focus on deepening trade and investment through greater trust, transparency, and business-to-business partnerships.
• He said stronger engagement among BRICS economies can unlock new opportunities, strengthen resilience, accelerate economic diversification, and contribute to a more balanced and inclusive new world economic order.
• Leaders are gathering in New Delhi for the BRICS Summit 2026, hosted by India as BRICS Chair on September 12-13.
• India's BRICS Chairship is guided by the theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability."