India Ushers BRICS Into a New Era of Cooperation and Growth

Source: Devdiscourse | Original Published At: 2026-09-08 04:26:09 UTC

Key Points

• India will host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, 2026.
• India's chairship theme is 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability'.
• The BRICS framework aims to move beyond political coordination toward practical cooperation in commerce, healthcare, digital technology, and climate action.
• Initiatives mentioned include the BRICS Startup Innovation Fund and the BRICS Incubator Network.
• BRICS has expanded from Brazil, Russia, India, and China to include South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Indonesia.
• The agenda emphasizes agriculture, energy security, urban development, digital cooperation, and support for the Global South.