Tharoor: Hosting BRICS a Matter of Great Prestige
Indian Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said hosting BRICS is a matter of great prestige, after comments that recent BRICS summits had not delivered tangible benefits.
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Iranian FM Araghchi Expresses Confidence in India’s BRICS Leadership
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi praised India’s BRICS chairship ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi and discussed intra-BRICS financial cooperation.
Ramaphosa warns BRICS against a new raw-material trap for Africa
At the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi, President Cyril Ramaphosa urged BRICS members to direct investment toward local manufacturing, mineral beneficiation, and productive capacity rather than reinforcing Africa’s role as a raw-material exporter.
BRICS Agri Portal to Link Farmers and Markets Across Member Nations
A dedicated BRICS agricultural portal is planned to connect farmers, agri-tech start-ups, researchers, investors and businesses across member countries to boost agricultural trade, technology exchange and investment.
PM doubles down on friendship with Iran, seeks win-win strategy; hope mounts for BRICS declaration
India and Iran discussed deepening bilateral ties and BRICS cooperation, while hopes rose for a unified BRICS summit declaration on West Asia issues.
More heft: On India and the 18th BRICS Summit
India’s presidency of the 18th BRICS Summit comes amid expanded membership, conflicts involving member states, and pressure from the United States, while the grouping’s economic and diplomatic weight continues to grow.
Russia to Further Boost Fertiliser Supplies to India, Says BRICS Business Council Head at Forum
Russian fertiliser shipments to India have increased sharply, with BRICS Business Forum speakers citing a 2024 BRICS Summit instruction and record Russian exports to BRICS countries.
A bigger BRICS, shaped by India’s vision
India’s BRICS presidency centres the Delhi Summit on resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability across an expanded grouping.
ET Graphics: BRICS’ expanding economic clout and the China-India tilt behind it
BRICS economies account for nearly half of incremental global GDP growth over the past decade, with China and India driving much of the bloc’s expanding economic influence.