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.
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Putin in India for BRICS Summit, a Window into Global Conflicts
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi for a two-day BRICS summit amid geopolitical tensions, with Chinese and Iranian leaders also expected to attend.
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.
High Commissioner Anil Sookal interview: ‘India now has acceptance with the Global North and the Global South’
South Africa’s High Commissioner to India discusses BRICS, India’s presidency, global governance reform, trade in local currencies, and South Africa’s exclusion from the US-hosted G20 summit.
What India Gets Out of BRICS
India is preparing to host the BRICS leaders’ summit in New Delhi and using it to advance its Global South leadership.
Indian Exporters Seek Better Trade Balance With BRICS Countries
Ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Indian exporters urged the government to use the platform to secure measurable commercial gains and reduce trade imbalances with member countries.
25 Years of BRICS: The Global South’s Rebellion
An opinion column marks 25 years of BRICS and argues that BRICS+ is challenging Western-dominated global economic governance by promoting multilateralism, national-currency trade and alternative financial institutions.
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 in India to Focus on Food Security and Energy Resilience
The 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi will discuss resilience against geopolitical crises, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict, West Asian tensions and US tariff policies.