BRICS Summit in New Delhi: Has the Group Really Overtaken the G7?
An analysis of the BRICS summit in New Delhi examines the group’s economic size, internal trade limits, monetary cooperation, institutional weaknesses, and political rivalries.
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BRICS Economy Growing About Twice as Fast as Global Average, PM Modi Says at BRICS Business Forum
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the BRICS Business Forum that BRICS economies have grown roughly twice as fast as the global average and outlined India’s priorities during its BRICS presidency.
BRICS summit puts India’s energy security and trade ties in focus
The BRICS Summit in New Delhi highlights India’s role in shaping energy security, trade flows, and geopolitical cooperation, with particular focus on India-Russia ties and global supply-chain risks.
BRICS leaders push local currency trade and payment interoperability
At the BRICS Business Forum and ahead of the BRICS summit, India, Russia and Iran emphasized local currency trade, payment system links and digital infrastructure, while officials said BRICS would not immediately create a common currency.
BRICS calls for reform of global financing institutions and strengthening influence of emerging markets
BRICS finance ministers and central bank governors issued a joint statement calling for reform of global development finance institutions and a stronger voice for emerging markets.
Putin pitches BRICS investment platform in New Delhi, says bloc’s growth outpaces G7
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a digital investment platform built on the New Development Bank to mobilise private-sector funding and strengthen BRICS economic competitiveness.
Competition is taking a distorted form, Russia will open new doors for trade and tourism: Putin gives big message to BRICS partners
At the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia is ready to contribute to global energy and food security and deepen cooperation with BRICS partners in trade, tourism, logistics and technology.
Vladimir Putin Says BRICS Is Bigger Than G7
Russian President Vladimir Putin said BRICS accounts for nearly 40% of global economic output, compared with about 18% for the G7.
Putin greeted with applause at BRICS Business Forum
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s appearance at the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi drew enthusiastic applause from plenary participants before his speech began.