18TH SUMMIT 20 years of BRICS
India hosts the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi this September, marking two decades since the grouping's founding.
| What is BRICS? | A grouping of emerging economies |
| BRICS originally stood for | Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa |
| Current BRICS members | 11 countries |
| BRICS 2026 Chair | India |
| BRICS Summit 2026 Date | September 12–13, 2026 |
| Venue | Bharat MandapamNew Delhi |
| Host Country | India |
| Theme | Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability |
| India's previous BRICS chairships | 2012, 2016, 2021 |
| BRICS 2026 significance | 20 years of BRICS |