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India is preparing to host the 2026 BRICS summit in New Delhi under a theme of resilience and cooperation.
India says it wants BRICS to act as a bridge-builder rather than a bloc-builder.
The agenda includes sustainable development, technology, governance reforms, cross-border payments, women-led development, and supply chain resilience.
One report says India has proposed linking central bank digital currencies among BRICS members for faster cross-border settlements.
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Another says India faces a $226.1 billion merchandise trade deficit with BRICS partners in FY2026.
The reporting says faster payment systems alone would not solve structural trade imbalances or strategic distrust.
India is described as seeking multiple global partnerships rather than an anti-Western coalition.
The story frames India’s approach as supporting a representative global order rather than replacing existing institutions.