Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Modi Promotes Economic Bridges and Free Navigation at BRICS Forum
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke at a BRICS business meeting in New Delhi.
He said India is growing even though the world is facing uncertainty.
He said India wants to build economic bridges instead of adding trade barriers.
India has made trade agreements with nearly 40 countries since 2014.
Modi asked BRICS countries to work together on new ideas and practical solutions.
He said ships need safe sea routes and sailors need protection for world trade to continue.
He also described India’s work on roads, ports, technology, manufacturing, and stronger supply chains.
Modi said BRICS countries make up a large share of the world’s population and economy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is growing despite global instability and uncertainty.
Modi said India is building economic bridges as trade barriers rise and has signed free trade agreements with nearly 40 countries since 2014.
He urged BRICS members to cooperate on innovation, agriculture, health, skills, smart grids, and other sectors.
Modi said secure sea lanes, open supply routes, and safe seafarers are essential for global trade.
He highlighted India’s investments in infrastructure, strategic technologies, diversified supply chains, and UPI-powered digital payments.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the BRICS Business Forum, alongside several BRICS leaders and ministers.
- What
- He discussed India’s economic growth, trade policy, BRICS cooperation, supply-chain resilience, innovation, and freedom of navigation.
- When
- Friday, September 11, 2026; India is scheduled to host the 18th BRICS Summit on September 12 and 13.
- Where
- The BRICS Business Forum was held in New Delhi, India.
- Why
- Modi aimed to outline India’s role in global growth and encourage cooperation on trade, innovation, infrastructure, and maritime security.
- BRICS anniversary
- The grouping is marking 20 years in 2026.
- BRICS membership
- Modi said the broader BRICS family has 21 countries.
- BRICS population share
- Modi said BRICS represents 50% of the world’s population.
- BRICS economic share
- Modi said BRICS represents 40% of global GDP.
- BRICS trade share
- One report said BRICS represents 20% of global trade, while another quoted Modi as saying it represents over 25%.
- India’s trade agreements
- India has entered into free trade agreements with nearly 40 countries since 2014.
- India’s manufacturing vision
- “Make in India Innovate with India Scale for the World.”
- Digital payments
- Modi said 50% of the world’s real-time payments take place using India’s Unified Payments Interface.
