India’s BRICS Leadership to Champion Global South Agenda in 2026
India’s assumption of the BRICS presidency in 2026 marks a pivotal moment for the expanded bloc, with a focus on advancing a people-centric Global South agenda. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s bold declarations at the 17th BRICS Summit signal a strategic shift toward economic multipolarity, echoing India’s prior prioritization of the Global South during its G-20 leadership.
The BRICS+ framework, now encompassing eleven member states following recent expansions, positions India at the helm of a coalition increasingly seen as a counterweight to traditional Western economic dominance. Modi’s proposed redefinition of BRICS underscores a deliberate alignment with emerging markets—a narrative resonating across commodity-driven economies and digital asset markets alike.
