If you live in or around New Delhi, you might have noticed extra police on the roads, shiny security cars practicing motorcade drives, and colourful flags popping up near Pragati Maidan! That’s because India’s capital city is rolling out the red carpet to host the 18th BRICS Summit on 12 and 13 September 2026 at the grand Bharat Mandapam. So, what exactly is BRICS, and why is everyone talking about it? Let’s break it down!
All About The 18th BRICS Summit in Delhi:
New Delhi is rolling out the red carpet to welcome presidents, prime ministers, and international delegates! Here are the key details for the big event:
- Venue & Dates: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi | September 12–13, 2026
- Theme: “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation & Sustainability”
- Focus: Digital transformation, green energy, and human-centric global growth.
Because top world leaders are arriving at Bharat Mandapam, central Delhi routes like Janpath and Ashoka Road are holding practice convoys to make sure everyone travels safely and smoothly.
What Does BRICS Stand For?
Think of BRICS as a massive team formed by big developing nations across the world. When the club first started, it took the initial letters of its five original members:
- B – Brazil
- R – Russia
- I – India
- C – China
- S – South Africa
Over time, more countries like Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Indonesia, and the United Arab Emirates also joined the group, making the “friendship club” even bigger!
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What Do BRICS Countries Do Together?
Just like when you work on a group project with your classmates, countries in BRICS come together to help each other. They meet regularly to discuss:
- Trade & Economy: Helping member countries buy and sell everyday goods, spices, and equipment easily across borders.
- Technology & Innovation: Sharing smart tech like digital payment systems, computers, and solar energy to power a cleaner world.
- Humanity First: India’s 2026 leadership focuses on making sure global progress helps everyday people and builds a greener future.
This year, India’s theme for leading BRICS is “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision focuses on putting “Humanity First” so that progress benefits everyday people.
Did you know?
- 20th Anniversary: 2026 marks 20 years since BRICS was first established!
- 4th Chairship: India previously hosted the summit in 2012, 2016, and 2021.
- 350+ Prep Meetings: Before the main summit in Delhi, India held over 350 meetings across 25 different cities!
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