As countries redraw their strategic partnerships in an increasingly fragmented world, the grouping that US President Donald Trump once dismissed as a "little group" is emerging as a more influential force in global affairs.

From its humble beginnings as BRIC to an influential coalition of 11 nations, BRICS today stands poised to reshape global economic dynamics. With nearly 40% of the world's GDP, the upcoming 2026 Summit in India will be a pivotal moment for emerging economies.

The 18th Brics Leaders’ Summit will be held in New Delhi on September 12-13, bringing together leaders of the expanded grouping for discussions on economic cooperation, technology, energy and food security,

The two-day summit will be held in New Delhi on September 12-13 under India’s chairship, with Chinese President Xi Jinping among the leaders attending

India is set to host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13, focusing on resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability. As global trade, oil, and energy supplies face disruption from conflicts such as the Russia-Ukraine war and tensions in West Asia,

Even as New Delhi gets ready to host the high-profile BRICS summit over the weekend, senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP P Chidambaram on Wednesday questioned the tangible benefits India has gained from recent BRICS summits. The former Union minister ...

The initiative builds on the declaration adopted at the 2025 BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, which called for greater interoperability among member countries' payment systems to improve the efficiency of cross-border transactions.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to attend the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, arriving on 12 September for his first visit to India in seven years. A bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Chinese President is on the cards alongside an economic agenda involving a 400-member business delegation.

Test your knowledge with these 10 GK questions on the BRICS Summit 2026. Learn about India’s hosting, dates, venue, theme, members, and key facts.

Xi bilateral talks, focus on the Strategy for BRICS Economic Partnership 2030, and explore practical cross-border digital payment frameworks.