India Post releases commemorative postage stamps to mark two decades of BRICS

Source: The Hindu Business Line | Original Published At: 2026-09-13 05:05:50 UTC

Key Points

• India Post released two commemorative postage stamps on 12 September 2026 to mark two decades of BRICS.
• The stamps were issued on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
• The first stamp highlights BRICS as a platform based on mutual respect, understanding and solidarity.
• The second stamp displays the BRICS logo and India's chairship vision of 'humanity first' and 'people-centric'.
• BRICS was formalised at the first meeting of BRIC foreign ministers in 2006 and became BRICS after South Africa joined.
• BRICS currently comprises 11 emerging markets and developing countries: Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates.