India Does Not Support a Separate BRICS Currency, Says Goyal
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal outlined India’s position on a separate BRICS currency and highlighted ministerial discussions on trade, investment and financing for smaller businesses.
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India-led BRICS meeting backs MSME finance plan, reaffirms food security stance
BRICS trade ministers adopted a joint declaration on food security and WTO reform, approved MSME trade-finance measures, and finalised the Strategy for BRICS Economic Partnership 2030 ahead of the New Delhi summit.
Udaipur to Host BRICS Competition Authorities Meeting on 8 August
Heads and senior officials of competition authorities from BRICS member and partner nations are expected to gather in Udaipur during India’s 2026 BRICS chairmanship.
BRICS nations adopt joint declaration on industrial cooperation and innovation
The 10th BRICS Industry Ministers’ Meeting in Jaipur adopted a joint declaration and advanced cooperation on MSMEs, photovoltaics, startups and industrial resilience.
BRICS Waves Bazaar discusses creative economy cooperation and ethical AI
Participants in Mumbai called for streamlined co-production policies, stronger cross-border distribution and ethical AI frameworks to support storytelling from the Global South.
BRICS Ministers Meet in Jaipur Ahead of Proposed September 12–13 Summit Chaired by Modi
Trade and industry ministers and senior representatives gather in Jaipur on August 6–7 under India’s BRICS presidency to discuss trade, supply chains and digital commerce.
India to chair BRICS industry ministers meet on Aug 6, BRICS trade ministers meet on Aug 7 in Jaipur
India will host and chair consecutive BRICS Industry and Trade Ministers’ Meetings in Jaipur under its 2026 BRICS chairship.
Key Issues for the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi Explained
An overview of the agenda, membership, priorities, and expected outcomes of the 18th BRICS Summit scheduled for September in New Delhi.
Russia to Send More Than 10 Business Missions to New BRICS Countries by End of 2026
The Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade plans more than 10 business missions to new BRICS member markets in 2026, covering sectors including manufacturing, agriculture, energy, health, ICT, and sustainable development technologies.