BRICS: The Spirit of Multipolarity in a Bipolar World
A Hindustan Times Number Theory feature examines global economic convergence and asks how relevant BRICS is today.
India’s BRICS Presidency Has Been Phenomenal, Says Women’s Business Alliance Chair Avarna Jain
The chair of the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance highlighted digital public infrastructure knowledge work and the upcoming 2026 BRICS Summit in India.
At BRICS, India’s Task Is to Keep the Ukraine Peace Process Moving
An opinion piece argues that India, as BRICS chair, should use the New Delhi summit to press for peace in Ukraine while balancing member-state positions.
Diplomacy tightrope, economic heft test await India at BRICS summit
New Delhi seeks progress on trade, payments, energy security and supply chains, while managing ties with China, Russia and the wider Global South
India-BRICS Trade: Key Trends and Numbers
India’s goods trade with BRICS more than doubled to $417.5 billion in FY26, but its trade deficit with the bloc more than tripled as imports rose faster than exports, according to GTRI.
West Asia Conflict Likely Hindrance to Cementing BRICS Declaration
India’s push for a common BRICS declaration faces divisions over the West Asia conflict, while economic cooperation and trade remain key priorities for the bloc.
Putin in India for BRICS Summit, a Window into Global Conflicts
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi for a two-day BRICS summit amid geopolitical tensions, with Chinese and Iranian leaders also expected to attend.
West Asia tensions test BRICS consensus as negotiators seek Delhi declaration
Indian officials, together with Russian, Brazilian and Egyptian counterparts, are trying to bridge Iran-UAE differences to produce a consensus BRICS declaration at the Delhi summit.
Brazil seeks BRICS bank financing for infrastructure investments
Brazilian government presents port, waterway and airport project portfolio to the New Development Bank amid a R$1.2 trillion logistics plan.