BRICS Summit 2026 Menu Showcases Indian Regional Dishes
India will present regional cuisine and local products, including Bihar’s sattu and makhana, to delegates attending the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
India will present regional cuisine and local products, including Bihar’s sattu and makhana, to delegates attending the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
As India hosts the BRICS Summit, the BJP said India has emerged as one of the grouping’s most important and strongest members under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Analysts say BRICS has strengthened Global South bargaining power but faces internal divisions and dollar dependence, with some arguing its success lies in constraining Western dominance rather than replacing Western institutions.
The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi examines whether the expanded 11-member grouping can convert diversity into practical cooperation under India’s chairship.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is using the BRICS summit in New Delhi to seek Indian investment in pharmaceuticals, infrastructure, critical minerals, and electric-vehicle battery industries.
The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi will provide delegates and journalists with a curated goodie bag featuring regional Indian food, textiles, and practical items.
At the BRICS Business Forum 2026, Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urged member and partner countries to open markets, reduce non-tariff barriers, connect payment systems, and expand cooperation in trade, technology, and agriculture.
SACCI President Mtho Xulu urged stronger BRICS institutionalization, including a permanent secretariat, while praising India’s BRICS presidency and highlighting trade, digital platforms, and regional market access.
The article outlines the origins, expansion, institutional development, and growing economic influence of BRICS, including its strategic goals and upcoming India presidency.