Published: 31 December 2025TV BRICSInternational
India Officially Assumes BRICS Chairmanship for 2026
India officially took over the BRICS chairmanship from Brazil on January 1, 2026, as a founding member chairing the expanded 11-country grouping. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the theme 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability' for India's presidency year.
India will host the 18th BRICS Summit in 2026. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar later unveiled the official logo and theme on January 13. Key priorities include strengthening South-South cooperation, reforming multilateral institutions, promoting digital public infrastructure, and advancing climate finance mechanisms. The expanded BRICS now includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Iran.
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Q: Examine the significance of India assuming the BRICS chairmanship for 2026 and the priorities set under its theme of resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability.
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India officially took over the BRICS chairmanship from Brazil on January 1, 2026, becoming the first founding member to lead the expanded ten-nation grouping. Prime Minister Modi announced the theme 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'. India will host the eighteenth BRICS Summit in 2026, prioritising South-South cooperation.
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India officially assumed the BRICS chairmanship for 2026 on January 1. What is the theme announced for India's presidency?
Explanation · Correct answer BIndia took over BRICS chairmanship from Brazil on January 1, 2026, following Brazil's 2025 presidency of the expanded BRICS grouping. PM Modi announced the theme 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'. India will host the 18th BRICS Summit in 2026.
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What is India's BRICS chairmanship theme for 2026?
India's BRICS chairmanship theme for 2026 is **"Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability"**, announced by **PM Narendra Modi** when India took over from **Brazil on January 1, 2026**. External Affairs Minister **S. Jaishankar** unveiled the official logo on **January 13, 2026**.
Which BRICS Summit will India host in 2026?
India will host the **18th BRICS Summit in 2026** as part of its chairmanship year. India is the **first founding member** to lead the **expanded 10-nation BRICS grouping**, which now includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and UAE.
When did India take over BRICS chairmanship from Brazil?
India officially assumed the **BRICS chairmanship on January 1, 2026**, taking over from **Brazil**. This marks a historic milestone as India became the **first founding BRICS member** to chair the expanded grouping.
What are India's key priorities under the 2026 BRICS chairmanship?
India's key priorities under its **2026 BRICS chairmanship** include: **South-South cooperation** strengthening, **multilateral institution reform**, promoting **digital public infrastructure**, and advancing **climate finance mechanisms**.
How many countries are in the expanded BRICS grouping in 2026?
The expanded BRICS now has **10 member countries**: the original 5 (**Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa**) plus new members — **Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and UAE** — admitted in the 2024 expansion.
