Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a BRICS business forum in New Delhi that BRICS countries have generated nearly half of global economic growth and produce more than 40% of world GDP.
Speaking at the BRICS business forum in New Delhi, Russian President Vladimir Putin highlighted the group’s growing share of global output and cited BRICS companies as examples of expanding economic influence.
BRICS begins its 18th summit in New Delhi with 11 members and 10 partner countries, as the bloc’s economic weight is examined through purchasing power parity and exchange-rate measures.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma praised India’s hosting of the BRICS Summit and said the meeting could help address global crises and promote stability.
Amid the 2026 BRICS summit in New Delhi, discussion has resurfaced over Pakistan’s bid to join BRICS, which requires consensus from all current members.
Presidents of Iran, Russia and China converge on New Delhi for the BRICS summit as India navigates competing interests amid Middle East and Ukraine wars.
Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said BRICS exports have grown sharply and the bloc’s share of global trade has nearly doubled, speaking at the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi.
An ASSOCHAM report says India’s total trade with BRICS countries rose from $203 billion in 2020-21 to $417 billion in 2025-26, with exports to BRICS potentially reaching $200 billion by 2030.
At the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Rosatom head Alexey Likhachev outlined cooperation plans covering nuclear energy, nuclear medicine, quantum technologies and non-nuclear industrial projects with BRICS partners.
