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The 18th BRICS summit in Delhi is expected to focus on economic cooperation, local-currency trade, institutional reform and consensus-driven agenda items amid geopolitical tensions.
The 18th BRICS summit in Delhi is expected to focus on economic cooperation, local-currency trade, institutional reform and consensus-driven agenda items amid geopolitical tensions.
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.
New Delhi aims to turn the effects of conflicts into an agenda of dialogue, economic security and global governance reform.
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.
India’s BRICS presidency centres the Delhi Summit on resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability across an expanded grouping.
At the BRICS Business Forum, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for secure sea lanes, open supply routes, and measurable BRICS trade, startup, and partnership targets.
Business leaders and global experts said India’s growth, entrepreneurship and digital infrastructure can deepen trade and investment cooperation with BRICS economies.
As India hosts the 18th BRICS summit, its trade deficit with BRICS countries widened to $226.1 billion in FY2025-26, while New Delhi seeks easier market access in six key sectors.
CGTN reports that China’s global initiatives are being aligned with BRICS cooperation to expand development, security, cultural exchange, and governance opportunities for the Global South.