Putin, Xi and a bigger Brics: India takes its vision for the bloc to global stage
BRICS began with Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC). A bigger Brics, a bigger global footprintWhat is BRICSIndia’s four prioritiesResilienceInnovationCooperationSustainabilityIndia will host the BRICS summit here on September 12-13, 2026. Brics and India’s Global South pitchThe economic storyUAE is India’s biggest Brics export marketThe Trump factorThe Troika: India, Russia and ChinaThe global guest list for Brics Summit. Xi’s India visit adds another layerIran, UAE and the test of consensusThe India challenge: Making a bigger Brics workWhat India wants from the summitOn Sunday, the leaders will attend the open session titled “Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability." India’s multi-alignment in sharper focusThe tariff factorWhy Brics matters to IndiaDespite its political differences and economic imbalances, Brics remains strategically important to India.
Source: Times of India September 11, 2026 08:35 UTC
