BRICS Summit 2026: Key Priorities as India Prepares to Host

Source: CNBC TV18 | Original Published At: 2026-08-27 09:08:01 UTC

Key Points

• The article reports that the 18th BRICS Summit is scheduled for September 12–13 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
• India's chairmanship theme is “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”; more than 350 meetings and engagements have taken place across over 25 Indian cities.
• BRICS trade ministers have endorsed the Strategy for BRICS Economic Partnership 2030, alongside measures addressing services trade, global value chains and small-business financing.
• The Reserve Bank of India has proposed discussions on linking fast-payment systems and central bank digital currencies to improve cross-border payments.
• Iran has expressed expectations of joining the New Development Bank, but the bank has not independently confirmed its membership.
• India has proposed a BRICS Incubator Network and a BRICS Startup Innovation Fund, with discussions also covering AI, digital infrastructure and fintech.
• Energy security, climate resilience, disaster preparedness, agriculture and health are among India's stated cooperation priorities.