India will host the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 12-13, with India chairing BRICS under the theme of Strength, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainable Development.
As India prepares to host the 18th BRICS summit, the key question is whether the expanded grouping can translate its economic and political weight into a more coherent voice for a multipolar world.
New Delhi is preparing for the 18th BRICS Summit with security, infrastructure, and branding upgrades as leaders from member countries are expected to discuss trade, economic cooperation, and geopolitical ties.
Brazil’s foreign minister says BRICS is not pursuing de-dollarisation or a common currency, while highlighting flexible payment mechanisms, trade cooperation and institutional reform.
BRICS Summit under India’s 2026 chairship will focus on national currencies for cross-border payments, boosting New Development Bank’s role, and enhancing financial cooperation to strengthen economic resilience.
Analysts and former diplomats discussed BRICS’ expanding role, India’s presidency priorities, institutional cooperation, financial alternatives, and implementation challenges ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
The BRICS Summit 2026 is scheduled for September 12-13 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, with PM Modi, Putin and Xi Jinping expected to meet again.
The university will send three representatives to the 11 September event in Delhi aimed at linking education with industry needs.
India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting unveiled the BRICS India 2026 visual identity ahead of the event scheduled in New Delhi on September 12–13, 2026.
