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Reporting agrees that BRICS finance ministers and central bank governors met in Mumbai, voiced concern about unilateral trade actions and tariffs, and pushed for changes in global financial institutions.
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BRICS finance chiefs press global finance reform
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Finance ministers and central bank governors from BRICS countries met in Mumbai and raised concerns over unilateral trade measures, higher tariffs, and non-tariff barriers that distort global commerce.
The group called for reforms within Bretton Woods institutions such as the IMF and the World Bank to improve the representation of emerging markets.
Leaders urged meaningful quota realignments at the IMF and said the New Development Bank should expand local-currency financing.
They also endorsed greater cross-border payment interoperability and local-currency settlements.
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The BRICS Payment Task Force is studying cross-border payment interoperability, and the group reviewed customs cooperation initiatives, multilateral guarantees, tax collaboration tools, and technology risk assessments related to artificial intelligence and quantum computing.
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What may still evolve is the detail of how far the IMF quota realignment, cross-border payment work, and other cooperation items advance after the meeting.
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The available reporting frames the meeting as a policy discussion among BRICS finance ministers and central bank governors in Mumbai. It says they raised concerns over trade barriers and backed institutional reform at the IMF and World Bank. It also notes work on payment interoperability, local-currency financing, and customs cooperation. A further detail is that the group discussed India’s proposal to host a BRICS Risk Lab at GIFT City.
Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: The Economic Times, The Economic Times
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BRICS finance chiefs flag tariff risks, push cross-border payments
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The Economic Times reports that finance ministers and central bank governors from BRICS countries met in Mumbai and raised serious concerns over unilateral trade measures, higher tariffs, and non-tariff barriers that distort global commerce. The group called for reforms within Bretton Woods institutions such as the IMF and the World Bank to enhance the representation of emerging markets. Additionally, leaders endorsed increased cross-border payment interoperability and local-currency settlements while emphasizing that the global economy faces significant headwinds and elevated risks.
BRICS fin mins, central bank chiefs raise concerns on unilateral trade and finance-related measures
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The Economic Times details that BRICS finance ministers and central bank governors issued a joint statement following their meeting in Mumbai, expressing strong concerns regarding unilateral trade actions, tariffs, and protectionism. The leaders pushed for meaningful quota realignments within the IMF, urged the New Development Bank to expand local-currency financing, and reviewed customs cooperation initiatives. They also highlighted progress on multilateral guarantees, tax collaboration tools, and technological risk assessments related to artificial intelligence and quantum computing.