An Indian expert says the upcoming New Delhi BRICS summit is a key step in the bloc’s institutional development after expansion, with practical cooperation mechanisms expected to take priority over a single headline declaration.
India will host the 18th BRICS Summit in 2026 under a chairship theme focused on resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability.
The September 12-13 BRICS summit in New Delhi is portrayed as a possible shift from expansion to consolidation, with India, China and Russia central and Brazil represented by its foreign minister.
An opinion commentary argues that BRICS should move beyond consensus-driven declarations toward sector-specific minilateral coalitions that help businesses build projects, deepen markets, and secure supply chains.
An opinion column outlines priorities for India’s BRICS chairship, focusing on dialogue, supply-chain resilience, sustainability and more representative global governance.
Chowna Mein said India’s BRICS presidency would promote inclusive development and cooperation on technology, finance and sustainability.
As India hosts the 18th BRICS summit, it faces competing pressures from China, Russia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates over trade, energy and geopolitical alignment.
An expert explains BRICS’ achievements, internal divergences, India’s role as 2026 host, and practical priorities beyond geopolitical confrontation.
The BRICS Sovereign Capital Summit in New Delhi will bring sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, and family offices together with infrastructure, energy, technology, and digital projects across BRICS member and partner countries.
