The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi will provide delegates and journalists with a curated goodie bag featuring regional Indian food, textiles, and practical items.
At the BRICS Business Forum 2026, Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urged member and partner countries to open markets, reduce non-tariff barriers, connect payment systems, and expand cooperation in trade, technology, and agriculture.
SACCI President Mtho Xulu urged stronger BRICS institutionalization, including a permanent secretariat, while praising India’s BRICS presidency and highlighting trade, digital platforms, and regional market access.
The article outlines the origins, expansion, institutional development, and growing economic influence of BRICS, including its strategic goals and upcoming India presidency.
Leaders of the main emerging economies meet in India with very different priorities, especially on wars.
Ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, CPI Rajya Sabha MP P Sandosh Kumar said BRICS should be strengthened as an alternative to unilateral approaches pursued by the United States administration.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian left Tehran for New Delhi to attend the 18th BRICS Summit, saying the grouping aims to counter unilateralism and deepen economic, trade, industrial and scientific cooperation.
India’s electronics exports to BRICS member nations rose sharply, with an industry body saying BRICS summit proposals on digital infrastructure and trade facilitation could deliver concrete gains for exporters.
UNDP India’s Resident Representative said India’s BRICS presidency can help convert Global South representation into concrete cooperation on climate finance, development solutions and AI governance.
