With India as host, here are better goals for BRICS than ‘confronting the West’
An expert explains BRICS’ achievements, internal divergences, India’s role as 2026 host, and practical priorities beyond geopolitical confrontation.
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.
The article examines India’s diplomatic challenge at the upcoming BRICS summit as it seeks to maintain relations with Russia, China, and Western countries.
BRICS members are discussing ways to make cross-border payments faster and cheaper by linking national payment systems and central bank digital currencies.
India’s BRICS chairship prioritises practical cooperation in trade, technology, agriculture, health and sustainability, alongside efforts to secure a common leaders’ declaration.
South Africa’s Consul General in Mumbai welcomed India’s BRICS presidency and said BRICS member countries could benefit from India’s digital IT infrastructure and UPI technology.
A report cited by Lokmat Times outlines India’s efforts to advance BRICS cooperation while preserving strategic autonomy and managing differences among members.
Organisers say the inaugural New Delhi gathering will connect investors with infrastructure, energy and digital projects across BRICS members and partner nations.
An overview of BRICS examines its development, economic cooperation mechanisms and efforts to strengthen developing countries’ participation in global decision-making.