From G20 to BRICS: How Bharat Mandapam Became a New Hub for Global Events, With BRICS Power on Display

Source: Aaj Tak | Original Published At: 2026-09-08 15:50:18 UTC

Key Points

• India will host the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 12-13.
• India is chairing BRICS this year, and leaders from member countries, other nations and international organizations are expected to participate.
• The article says 2026 is significant because it marks the 20th anniversary of BRICS, according to the report.
• India's BRICS chairmanship theme is Strength, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainable Development.
• During India's chairmanship, more than 350 meetings and events have been held across over 25 cities, with the Bharat Mandapam summit as the main stage.
• Bharat Mandapam gained global visibility after hosting the 2023 G20 Summit and is now being positioned as a permanent venue for major international meetings.
• In August 2026, senior BRICS officials met at Bharat Mandapam to discuss environment, climate change and sustainable development.
• The summit agenda is expected to cover trade, finance, technology, energy security, climate change and concerns of developing countries.
• Delhi is preparing for the summit with stronger security, VIP movement arrangements, road repairs, footpath upgrades and traffic diversions.