India Launches BRICS 2026 Logo and Website Ahead of Presidency

Source: Times of India | Original Published At: 2026-01-13 06:55:00 UTC

Key Points

• Logo design incorporates lotus symbolism and Namaste gesture, representing BRICS unity and Indian cultural identity
• Four priority areas identified: resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability across BRICS' three pillars
• Official website to serve as central platform for information dissemination and engagement during India's chairmanship
• External Affairs Minister Jaishankar frames BRICS as a global welfare platform for emerging economies
• 2026 chairmanship coincides with BRICS' 20th anniversary, highlighting institutional evolution and expanded membership