With the highly anticipated BRICS summit approaching, the world is closely watching how the event will unfold. The BRICS group of major emerging economies - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - will hold its 18th heads-of-state and government summit in
When and where is the BRICS Summit happening?
The summit is set to take place at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 12 and 13, as India assumed the role of Chair of BRICS on January 1, 2026. Previously, India held this role in 2012, 2016, and 2021.Who will attend?
What is the theme of 2026 summit?
As outlined in India’s presidency documents, the summit is centred around core values such as inclusive growth, shared responsibility, practical cooperation, and a people centric appoach. The theme of ‘Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability’ reflects a humanity-first approach articulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 2025 Rio Summit.
What are the key agendas for BRICS 2026?
India is heading to the summit with a focus on strengthening supply chains, cooperation in trade, cross-border payments, technology and artificial intelligence, energy, development finance and global governance reform. Collaborations in agriculture, innovation, and health are expected to be highlighted, as indicated by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar when he presented India’s priority areas at the BRICS Foreign Ministers meeting. Discussions on clean energy and sustainable growth are also expected to be on the agenda. Cross-border payments are expected to gain significant focus in New Delhi, as India advocates for increased utilisation of national currencies in trade.
India’s role in BRICS Summit 2026
As the Chair of the BRICS Summit, India has the responsibility of facilitating discussions and coordinating negotiations among member nations. This marks a crucial juncture for India, given the current geopolitical landscape marked by tensions and conflicts in areas like Iran and Ukraine.