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Jaishankar urges BRICS to convert economic potential into tangible business outcomes
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🗓 12 Sep 2026, 04:38 AM
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India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said the BRICS grouping must move beyond potential and deliver concrete business results.
New Delhi – At a recent BRICS gathering, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized that the bloc’s vast economic potential must be translated into real business outcomes. He warned that without measurable trade and investment gains, the grouping’s aspirations remain merely rhetorical.
Jaishankar highlighted India’s willingness to deepen cooperation with fellow BRICS members, calling for streamlined customs procedures, joint ventures, and greater financial integration. He noted that the combined market of the six nations offers billions of dollars of untapped opportunities for firms across sectors.
The minister’s remarks come as BRICS seeks to position itself as a counterweight to Western economic blocs. By urging actionable results, Jaishankar signaled that India expects the partnership to move from dialogue to deliverable projects that boost employment and growth for all members.
He concluded by urging member governments to set clear targets, monitor progress, and create mechanisms that ensure private sector participation, thereby turning the bloc’s collective promise into tangible economic benefits.
Jaishankar highlighted India’s willingness to deepen cooperation with fellow BRICS members, calling for streamlined customs procedures, joint ventures, and greater financial integration. He noted that the combined market of the six nations offers billions of dollars of untapped opportunities for firms across sectors.
The minister’s remarks come as BRICS seeks to position itself as a counterweight to Western economic blocs. By urging actionable results, Jaishankar signaled that India expects the partnership to move from dialogue to deliverable projects that boost employment and growth for all members.
He concluded by urging member governments to set clear targets, monitor progress, and create mechanisms that ensure private sector participation, thereby turning the bloc’s collective promise into tangible economic benefits.