India Passes BRICS Chairmanship to China, Modi Calls It 'Ecosystem of Solutions'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed over the rotating chair of the BRICS group to China during the recent summit, underscoring the bloc’s identity as an "ecosystem of solutions." The handover marked the end of India’s term as chair, which began earlier in the year. India had used its leadership to push initiatives in digital infrastructure, climate action and economic cooperation. China will now steer the agenda for the next year, focusing on trade, investment and global governance. Analysts note that the transition reflects China’s growing influence within BRICS while India continues to play a constructive role in the group.