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Delhi gears up to host 18th BRICS Summit as global leaders begin arriving

As Delhi gears up for the high-profile BRICS Summit on September 12 and 13, anticipation builds for the arrival of key world leaders and their delegations. Heightened security measures are in place throughout the city to safeguard the esteemed guests. Hotels are diligently preparing to ensure exceptional hospitality experiences. This…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

IndiGo issues travel advisory for Delhi airport passengers ahead of BRICS Summit 2026 amid traffic diversions

IndiGo issued a travel advisory for passengers flying to and from Delhi airport. Traffic management and diversions are expected across the city for the upcoming BRICS Summit. Passengers should plan ahead and allow additional travel time for their journeys. Delhi Police recommends using Metro services due to potential road restrictions…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

MEA expects 1,200-1,300 journalists for BRICS Summit coverage, says information dissemination key challenge

In New Delhi, the upcoming 18th BRICS Summit will attract around 1,200 to 1,300 journalists, highlighting its global significance. To support the media, an International Media Centre is being constructed at the Bharat Mandapam Complex. The Ministry of External Affairs intends to utilize both digital channels and traditional methods for…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

India hosts BRICS summit as Iran war tests bloc unity

India hosts the BRICS Leaders' Summit this weekend seeking to boost its global profile. The summit faces challenges due to the Iran-UAE conflict, which has divided members. Leaders will attempt to find common ground on the Middle East crisis for a joint declaration. Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

India-China thaw: Five things to know as Chinese President Xi Jinping heads to Delhi

Chinese President Xi Jinping heads to India for a summit on Saturday that could mark the biggest step in a cautious thaw after years of hostility between the two countries. "The very fact that President Xi is coming to India does indicate that... even if it's because of the turbulence…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Ahead of BRICS, Congress recalls 2012 summit where former PM Manmohan Singh proposed development bank

Congress highlighted BRICS' origins and India's 2012 summit hosting. Then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh proposed the BRICS Development Bank idea. This institution later became the New Development Bank headquartered in Shanghai. India has since borrowed approximately ten billion US dollars from the NDB.

The Economic Times · Sep 10

The BRICS trade boom has a $226 billion hole for India

The dynamics of India's trade with BRICS nations have transformed, with imports outpacing exports and causing the trade deficit to reach $226.1 billion in FY2026. BRICS countries now represent over 41% of India's merchandise imports, although their export share has slightly diminished. With China, UAE, and Russia leading the surge,…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Bilats, brush-bys, pull-asides: The secret art of summitry at BRICS

The BRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi will showcase the art of summit diplomacy, from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s key bilaterals with Vladimir Putin and a possible Xi Jinping meeting to pull-asides, walk-and-talks and corridor conversations. With BRICS expanding to 11 members, India must balance geopolitics, trade, energy and…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

BRICS 2026: From bigger to better? The New Delhi summit may put trade, tech and energy in focus

BRICS 2026 will test whether the expanded 11-member grouping can translate its growing economic and geopolitical weight into practical cooperation. With trade, payments, startups, AI, energy, critical minerals and climate finance on the agenda, India’s presidency faces a tougher challenge: building consensus among members whose strategic interests often diverge.

The Economic Times · Sep 10

BRICS Summit 2026 schedule: What happens on September 12 and 13? Full datewise agenda, key issues, themes & priorities

BRICS Schedule: The 2026 BRICS Summit is set to take place in New Delhi starting on September twelfth. During this two-day event, leaders from member nations will engage in discussions aimed at enhancing global governance and promoting multilateralism. Food security, energy cooperation, and advancements in technology will be among the…

The Economic Times · Sep 10