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India hosted the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12–13, 2026, bringing together major emerging economies to discuss international political, economic and security issues.
The summit was held under the theme:
Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.
BRICS has become an increasingly important international grouping because it provides a platform for emerging economies to discuss issues that affect the global balance of power.
The expanded grouping has grown beyond its original five members and now includes additional countries and partner nations.
What did India seek to achieve?
India's approach to BRICS reflects its ambition to strengthen the voice of developing countries in international decision-making.
The New Delhi Declaration emphasised three broad areas of cooperation:
The declaration also reaffirmed support for a more representative international order, reform of multilateral institutions and sustainable development.
Why is BRICS important?
The international financial and political systems have historically been dominated by a relatively small group of powerful countries.
Emerging economies argue that institutions such as the United Nations Security Council and international financial organisations should better reflect contemporary economic and demographic realities.
BRICS provides an opportunity to discuss alternative approaches to international finance, development cooperation and trade.
India's balancing strategy
India maintains important relationships with the United States, European countries, Russia, Japan and other partners.
It also cooperates with BRICS members, including China and Russia, despite having significant strategic differences with them.