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.

India ⁠is ⁠pushing to link central bank digital ⁠currencies (CBDCs) across BRICS nations for cross-border payments at a summit later this week, ​despite political and technical hurdles that could limit progress,

WTO review exposes trade concerns among BRICS partners, with China, Indonesia and Brazil seeking greater predictability and fewer barriers in India's trade regime

Officials are confident of bridging Iran-UAE gap. Focus remains on a compromise formula that could include calling out unprovoked aggression, without condemning specific nations.

New Delhi seeks progress on trade, payments, energy security and supply chains, while managing ties with China, Russia and the wider Global South

BRICS WBA Chairperson Avarna Jain has called India's presidency "phenomenal," citing key initiatives like a knowledge paper on digital public infrastructure modelled after UPI. The alliance's humanity-first approach was highlighted at a summit in Delhi.

Piyush Goyal urged BRICS nations to boost women entrepreneurs in global trade. India shared its success in financial inclusion and collateral-free loans for women. The minister highlighted efforts to increase female workforce participation significantly.