Iran Expects to Join BRICS New Development Bank Soon, Hemmati Says
Iran’s central bank governor announced expected accession while calling for closer BRICS financial cooperation; the article notes that NDB membership remains unconfirmed.
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India’s Finance Minister and RBI Governor Co-Chair BRICS Financial Meeting in Jaipur
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra highlighted central bank cooperation on financial stability and reviewed BRICS financial workstreams at the August 12–13 meeting.
A Chinese Buy-in for BRICS
An opinion article examines BRICS’ role in AI governance and China’s efforts to build support for international digital rules among Global South countries.
President of Iran to Participate in BRICS Leaders Summit in India in September
The report indicates that Iran’s president will attend a BRICS leaders summit in India in September, amid the bloc’s recent expansion.
Narayana Health and NDB sign MoU on knowledge sharing, focus on digital health services
The New Development Bank and Narayana Health signed an MoU during a BRICS meeting in Jaipur to share expertise in digital health, data systems and technology innovation.
Russia, China Reaffirm Support for India’s BRICS Chairship 2026
Chinese and Russian representatives in India reaffirmed support for India’s BRICS chairship at an ambassadors’ roundtable discussion in New Delhi.
X-Plane: Can BRICS End the Dollar’s Dominance? Understand the International Legal Aspects and India’s Role
The article explains that international law does not mandate the use of the US dollar in trade and examines BRICS efforts to promote local-currency transactions, alternative payment systems, and India’s role in financial diversification.
Dilma meets Iran central bank chief during BRICS meeting
Dilma Rousseff, president of the BRICS New Development Bank, met Iran’s central bank chief during a BRICS meeting in India to discuss Iran’s accession to the bank.
BRICS Summit: India to champion development issues, no push for common currency
India’s BRICS Summit agenda will emphasize development finance and emerging-economy priorities, while common currency and further expansion are expected to receive limited traction.