BRICS opens doors to a new business era

Source: Mail & Guardian | Original Published At: 2026-09-17 22:00:00 UTC

Key Points

• The India Today BRICS Roundtable in New Delhi examined why companies are looking beyond traditional markets toward trade, investment, and cross-border opportunities within BRICS.
• Panelists said BRICS can help identify Indian companies with global potential while attracting foreign investors and partners into India's business ecosystem.
• Sachin Ahuja, CEO of Alfeco Holdings Group, said South Africa offers opportunities for Indian companies in raw material security and beneficiation, while emphasizing the need to create local value.
• The discussion highlighted the economic importance of women entrepreneurs in BRICS economies and the need for finance, credit guarantees, skills, and institutional support.
• Panelists pointed to potential growth sectors including manufacturing, energy, defence, infrastructure, agriculture, technology, and value-added resources.
• Barriers identified for international investors included the need for faster judicial resolution of commercial disputes.