At the BRICS Business Forum 2026, Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urged member and partner countries to open markets, reduce non-tariff barriers, connect payment systems, and expand cooperation in trade, technology, and agriculture.
A China Daily editorial cited by ANI argues that expanding BRICS cooperation can strengthen development-chain resilience for Global South economies through trade diversification, connectivity, local-currency settlement, and institutional support.
A BJP MP said BRICS should help protect trade and essential supplies amid the West Asia crisis by promoting dialogue, local-currency trade and alternative corridors.
Ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India’s Ministry of External Affairs curated a BRICS media kit featuring regional food and crafts to showcase the country’s diversity alongside high-level diplomacy.
India hosts the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit as the expanded bloc continues to develop as a platform for Global South cooperation, economic engagement, and alternative multilateral institutions.
Indian industry bodies are urging the upcoming BRICS Summit to lower trade barriers, improve cross-border payments and trade finance, and strengthen investment and supply-chain partnerships across member economies.
The 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi offers India an opportunity to strengthen its global standing, energy security, and economic cooperation through the BRICS mechanism.
BRICS has expanded to 11 full members, and India will chair the grouping in 2026 and host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
An opinion analysis of the 2026 BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India’s balancing among major powers, and the bloc’s challenges in coordinating policy on climate, technology, security, and institutional development.
