BRICS and India’s Policy of Strategic Autonomy
An analysis of India’s role in BRICS and its use of the bloc to advance strategic autonomy amid major-power rivalry.
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A bigger BRICS, a heavier economy but a harder consensus, explained in charts
The expanded BRICS+ bloc has a larger share of global GDP and strong intra-trade, but internal political divisions and India’s import dependence remain key challenges.
Common payments system on BRICS agenda
BRICS is discussing a common cross-border payments system, but India’s participation would require reconciling RBI data-localisation rules and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act.
Bangladesh PM’s Attendance at BRICS Summit in India Remains Unclear
India is hosting the BRICS summit in New Delhi on 12–13 September, but Bangladesh’s foreign minister declined to confirm whether Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will attend.
Kremlin Says BRICS Not Anti-West, Points to Rise in Local-Currency Trade
Russia said 90% of payments with BRICS countries are now settled in national currencies, while rejecting claims that BRICS is an anti-Western bloc.
Palam and Noida Airports Designated for VIP Aircraft Arriving for BRICS Summit
VVIP movements linked to the BRICS Summit are expected to begin on September 9, with September 11 projected as the busiest arrival day.
UN chief expected to meet PM Modi during BRICS summit visit: spokesperson
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is expected to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi while attending the BRICS summit in India.
India Takes Low-Key Approach to BRICS Summit
India is adopting a subdued approach to hosting the BRICS Leaders’ Summit amid strained relations with the United States, tensions with China, and a challenging geopolitical environment.
BRICS and India’s 2026 Chairmanship
As Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in India for the BRICS Summit, the article explains BRICS, its membership, India’s chairmanship theme, and key facts relevant to competitive exams.