While G20 Fades Into a Photo-Op Club, BRICS Builds Banks and Payment Rails
An expert analysis contrasts the G20’s lack of enforcement mechanisms with BRICS’ tangible institutional developments like the New Development Bank and payment systems.
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Diplomatic Dialogues: BRICS MENA Meeting in Delhi
India hosted the BRICS MENA meeting to address Middle Eastern conflicts and humanitarian issues, with a follow-up scheduled for 2027 in China.
India pushes digital rupee through welfare pilots as BRICS CBDC plan takes shape
India is leveraging welfare payment pilots to boost central bank digital currency adoption ahead of a proposed BRICS-wide CBDC linkage at the 2026 summit.
RBI’s Digital Currencies Plan for BRICS Meet Holds Key to Quicker Global Payments
India’s Reserve Bank proposes linking Central Bank Digital Currencies of BRICS nations for the 2026 summit agenda to facilitate faster cross-border payments.
NADT training BRICS officers in BEPS & Int’l Tax
National Academy of Direct Taxes launches week-long training program for tax officials from BRICS nations under India’s 2026 BRICS chairmanship, focusing on international taxation and base erosion issues.
BRICS needs direction. India can help provide it
BRICS is becoming more influential in global affairs, reflecting a demand for a multipolar world order. To remain effective, the bloc requires institutional reform, greater focus, and stronger collaboration.
ORF, RIS launch inaugural BRICS Academic Forum to strengthen policy dialogue, global cooperation
Observer Research Foundation and RIS hosted the inaugural BRICS Academic Forum in New Delhi as part of India’s 2026 BRICS Chairship.
India chairs BRICS health meet, pitches lifestyle, mental health focus
India convened the first BRICS Health Working Group meeting for 2026, proposing new priorities on healthy lifestyles and mental wellness with support from member nations.
BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry announces governing body elections for 2026
BRICS CCI will conduct Governing Body Elections for tenure 2026-2029 following unanimous decision at 53rd Governing Body Meeting.