India urges BRICS to link payment systems, encourage local currency tradeCommerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal urged BRICS countries to link payment systems, expand local-currency trade, open markets and si...
11 Sep, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
BRICS 2026 calls for bigger emerging-market voice in IMF, World Bank; criticises unilateral tariffsBRICS finance leaders urged greater emerging market representation in global financial institutions. They also advocated for increased loca...
11 Sep, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
India, Russia explore digital currency payments for trade in cross-border breakthroughIndia and Russia are exploring digital currency payments for bilateral trade, potentially opening a faster route for cross-border settlemen...
11 Sep, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
BRICS finance chiefs urge reform of global development financial institutionsBRICS finance ministers and central bank governors are calling for essential reforms within global institutions, with an aim to amplify the...
11 Sep, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
BRICS can boost local-currency trade with deeper financial markets, stronger banking links: ExpertsBRICS nations can boost trade and investment by deepening financial markets. Experts suggest using local currencies more often for transact...
11 Sep, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
BRICS Business Forum 2026: Piyush Goyal urges nations to open markets, cut trade barriers and link payment systemsCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal urged BRICS nations to open markets and cut non-tariff barriers. He called for linking payment systems to fo...
11 Sep, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
India's BRICS play may have a payment plan with no hard cashIndia is unlikely to back a common BRICS currency at the September 12-13 summit, instead favouring links between national payment systems a...
11 Sep, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
BRICS chief backs de-dollarisation, says local currencies are the way forwardBRICS Chamber Chairman Sameep Shastri supports de-dollarisation for a multipolar economic system. He believes local currency trade and digi...
10 Sep, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
MEA expects 1,200-1,300 journalists for BRICS Summit coverage, says information dissemination key challengeIn New Delhi, the upcoming 18th BRICS Summit will attract around 1,200 to 1,300 journalists, highlighting its global significance. To suppo...
10 Sep, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
Russia will discuss digital currencies payments with BRICS+ partners at India summitRussia will discuss digital currency trade settlements with BRICS+ partners this week. President Vladimir Putin will attend the BRICS+ summ...
10 Sep, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
BRICS Summit in New Delhi: The grand finale is India's moment to navigate a bigger, and more divided blocIndia hosts the BRICS summit, aiming to unify the expanded group. The enlarged bloc now includes major energy producers and consumers, fost...
10 Sep, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
India needs stronger export push as energy imports drive trade deficits with BRICS nations: BRICS CCI ChairmanIndia must increase exports to BRICS nations to counter trade deficits from energy imports. Greater focus is needed on export promotion and...
10 Sep, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
BRICS 2026: From bigger to better? The New Delhi summit may put trade, tech and energy in focusBRICS 2026 will test whether the expanded 11-member grouping can translate its growing economic and geopolitical weight into practical coop...
10 Sep, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi to host leaders as India pushes startups, supply chains, green energy agendaThe 18th BRICS Summit under India’s presidency will open on September 12 with discussions on inclusive global governance and multilateralis...
10 Sep, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
UPI can do more tricks among BRICSIndia is championing the integration of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for cross-border digital transactions within BRICS countries. ...
09 Sep, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
BRICS by BRICS: India's journey from seeking reforms to shaping global orderIndia's BRICS engagement has shifted from seeking a voice to offering indigenous solutions. The nation now actively shapes global order wit...
09 Sep, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
Russia reveals India's big asks ahead of Modi-Putin meet: Su-57 tech, nuclear plants and moreAt the BRICS Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have a significant meeting with President Vladimir Putin of Russia. The agenda inclu...
09 Sep, 2026, 11.17 AM IST