Post BRICS Summit 2026: Presidency and Lessons for India

The roundtable discussion will critically examine the major outcomes of the 2026 BRICS Summit and assess their implications for the future trajectory of the grouping. The programme will evaluate the summit outcomes, with particular attention to areas of convergence and divergence among BRICS members and the implications of the group’s expansion for its capacity for collective action. Discussions will further assess the substance and strategic relevance of these outcomes, situating them within the evolving dynamics of global governance and emerging geopolitical alignments. The roundtable will bring together experts working on Brazil, Russia, China and other Latin American countries, alongside practitioners and commentators, to provide a multidimensional assessment of BRICS. A dedicated session will focus on recommendations for India’s engagement with BRICS beyond its 2026 chairship, with emphasis on sustaining strategic relevance and advancing India’s priorities within the expanded grouping. The programme will conclude with audience interventions and key takeaways.