Mumbai To Host BRICS Global Impact Forum Ahead Of 18th Summit, Bringing Soft Power And Business Together

Source: Free Press Journal | Original Published At: 2026-08-27 16:04:33 UTC

Key Points

• Mumbai will host the second Global Impact Forum at The Taj Mahal Palace on September 5 and 6, 2026, ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
• The forum, themed Civilisational Legacy, is expected to bring together around 500 delegates and about 50 companies from BRICS countries and the extended bloc.
• Organiser AP Globale said the event will use cultural exchanges, panel discussions and workshops to strengthen cross-border business ties within BRICS.
• Expected attendees include Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Union ministers Piyush Goyal, Raksha Khadse and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, as well as foreign diplomats.
• Russian Deputy Consul General Aleksandr Fursov said Russia-India bilateral trade reached nearly $70 billion in 2024 and emphasized the role of culture in supporting international relations and trade.
• VC Grid will showcase 15 to 18 ventures during the forum across deep tech, healthcare, sustainable logistics, smart mobility and fintech.