BRICS Summit 2026: India Sets Out a New Strategic Agenda
India’s proposed BRICS agenda emphasizes digital public infrastructure, local-currency trade, MSME support, youth exchanges and sustainable energy cooperation.
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In India, BRICS summit seen as capable of strengthening bloc’s global influence
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 Ushers BRICS Into a New Era of Cooperation and Growth
India will host the 18th BRICS Summit in 2026 under a chairship theme focused on resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability.
Even Without Lula, New Delhi Summit Could Be One of BRICS’ Most Important
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.
India places innovation and artificial intelligence at the center of BRICS in 2026
India’s BRICS presidency prioritizes startups, digital infrastructure, AI and research networks to expand cooperation among member countries.
BRICS Discusses Payment Corridor to Reduce Dollar Dependence
Proposal links instant payment systems, digital currencies, and trade in local currencies
India’s UPI Experience Features in BRICS Cross-Border Payment Discussions
India’s BRICS presidency is expected to emphasize payment connectivity and local-currency settlement, drawing on its experience with UPI.
Ramaphosa to Attend BRICS Summit in Support of India’s Chairship, South African Envoy Says
South African High Commissioner Anil Sooklal highlighted summit priorities and cooperation on trade, finance and sectoral development ahead of the September 12–13 meeting in New Delhi.
From a Goldman Sachs Acronym to a Geopolitical Force: The Evolution of BRICS
An explainer on how BRICS developed from an economic acronym into an 11-member platform seeking greater representation in global governance.