India’s BRICS 2026 Agenda: Building Resilience Against Global Shocks

Source: NDTV Profit | Original Published At: 2026-01-13 12:58:18 UTC

Key Points

• India's BRICS chairship will focus on building resilience in agriculture, health, disaster risk reduction, energy, and supply chains.
• The theme 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability' aims to address global challenges like geopolitical uncertainties and climate risks.
• Jaishankar calls for reforming multilateral institutions (UN, WTO, IMF, World Bank) for better representation.
• Trump's administration imposes high tariffs on BRICS members, including 50% on Indian and Brazilian exports.
• India plans nationwide BRICS meetings across 28 states and 9 union territories, culminating in a Delhi leaders' summit.