India’s BRICS Presidency Has Been Phenomenal, Says Women’s Business Alliance Chair Avarna Jain
The chair of the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance highlighted digital public infrastructure knowledge work and the upcoming 2026 BRICS Summit in India.
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Diplomacy tightrope, economic heft test await India at BRICS summit
New Delhi seeks progress on trade, payments, energy security and supply chains, while managing ties with China, Russia and the wider Global South
West Asia Conflict Likely Hindrance to Cementing BRICS Declaration
India’s push for a common BRICS declaration faces divisions over the West Asia conflict, while economic cooperation and trade remain key priorities for the bloc.
BRICS Weight Exceeds G7 in PPP GDP, but Bloc Still Seeks Broader Integration
BRICS accounts for nearly 40% of global GDP by purchasing power parity, compared with about 29% for the G7, while intra-bloc trade remains limited relative to the group’s economic size.
From BRICS Platform, India Promotes Peace and Diplomatic Balance
Ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India is expected to emphasize dialogue, practical economic cooperation, and institutional reform while hosting an expanded and diverse membership.
UPI can do more tricks among BRICS
India is promoting cross-border UPI integration within BRICS to lower remittance costs, while addressing interoperability, data-flow, and institutional challenges.
India’s merchandise exports grow over 15% in April-August: Piyush Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said India’s merchandise exports grew more than 15% in April-August and called for deeper BRICS trade cooperation, stronger support for women-led businesses, and digital trade facilitation.
Iran, Local Currencies, UN Reform: Jeffrey Sachs Outlines BRICS Summit Priorities
Economist Jeffrey Sachs said a successful BRICS Summit in India should deliver clear positions on the Iran conflict, advance financial cooperation, and strengthen the United Nations-centred multilateral system.
India to Host 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi with Focus on Global Governance, Economic Cooperation and Sustainable Development
India will chair the 18th BRICS Summit on 12-13 September 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, marking the 20th anniversary of BRICS and focusing on multilateralism, trade, finance, technology, energy security and sustainable development.