The 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit will be held in New Delhi from September 11 to 13, 2026, with Bharat Mandapam at Pragati Maidan as the main venue, leading to traffic restrictions and security arrangements across the capital.
India will host the 18th BRICS Summit under its 2026 presidency, with invitations extended to member-state leaders, partner countries and other outreach participants.
Former diplomat Anil Trigunayat discusses people-centric development and consensus-building under India’s BRICS presidency.
India plans to advance shared research infrastructure, startup collaboration, digital payments and responsible AI policies at the upcoming BRICS summit, officials said.
An analysis of the forthcoming Delhi summit examines challenges to BRICS consensus and priorities for practical cooperation under India’s chairmanship.
A 65-member delegation from BRICS countries, including chief justices, toured the Taj Mahal in Agra on Sunday despite heavy rain.
Preparations for the BRICS Summit in New Delhi have triggered a sharp surge in hotel demand and tariffs across Delhi and the National Capital Region, with luxury room rates rising above Rs 80,000.
The Ministry of External Affairs said India’s BRICS Chairship 2026 will promote knowledge sharing, mentorship, digital infrastructure and AI to strengthen collaboration and resilience among member countries.
India-hosted BRICS Summit is expected to focus on consolidating the grouping and integrating new members, with no consensus among existing members on further expansion.
