India to steer BRICS in 2026 amid Trump-era turmoil

January 9, 2026

TL;DR

India officially took over the BRICS presidency for 2026 from Brazil.
The Indian presidency will prioritize continuity, consolidation, and consensus, while being responsive to global developments and the Global South's evolving needs.
India's accession coincides with US President Donald Trump's imposition of significant tariffs on goods from various countries, including India and Brazil.
The BRICS grouping hopes to expand its influence and is seen by some as an alternative to the US-dominated international financial system.
The article highlights the economic power of BRICS, with its collective GDP projected to exceed the global average and its economy already larger than the G7.
Recent expansions have brought Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, the United Arab Emirates, and Indonesia into the bloc.
India aims to leverage BRICS to diversify global trade mechanisms in response to US-imposed tariffs and to foster financial, trade, and economic cooperation.

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