Huawei, Alibaba, Emirates among big names expected at Modi’s BRICS business speech today
About 1,000 delegates are expected at BRICS business meetings in Delhi on resilience and innovation ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit under India’s chairship.
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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.
West Asia tensions test BRICS consensus as negotiators seek Delhi declaration
Indian officials, together with Russian, Brazilian and Egyptian counterparts, are trying to bridge Iran-UAE differences to produce a consensus BRICS declaration at the Delhi summit.
Brazil seeks BRICS bank financing for infrastructure investments
Brazilian government presents port, waterway and airport project portfolio to the New Development Bank amid a R$1.2 trillion logistics plan.
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.
BRICS Summit: India reaches out to regional blocs to build wider Global South network
India is inviting major regional blocs to the BRICS Summit in New Delhi to broaden engagement with the Global South and expand cooperation among developing economies.
South Africa’s Ramaphosa to Focus on Intra-BRICS Trade and Investment During New Delhi Visit
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, prioritizing intra-BRICS trade, investment, and cooperation.
Will half the world’s power gather in Delhi? BRICS explained in seven questions
The 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi on 12-13 September 2026 marks 20 years of the grouping, with 11 members representing about 47% of global population and 40% of global GDP.