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BRICS: Half the World, Forty Percent of the Power

11 (Brazil, Russia, India, China,
South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia,
Member countries
Indonesia, Iran, Saudi Arabia,
United Arab Emirates)

BRICS members + partner countries (total grouping) 21 countries
Share of global population Approximately 50%
Share of global GDP Approximately 40%
Share of global trade Approximately 25%
Global GDP growth over the last 20 years Approximately 2.5 times
Combined GDP growth of BRICS nations during the Approximately 4.5 times
same period
Meetings/events held under India’s presidency Over 400
Indian cities hosting these meetings Over 30
Women business leaders participating in the BRICS Around 200
Women Business Alliance meeting (India, 2026)

Brazil, in 2025; the vision is rooted in a people-centric and
humanity-first approach. India translated this vision into
practical programs during its presidency, emphasizing
everything from strengthening economic and social resil-
ience to sharing new technologies like digital public infra-
structure and artificial intelligence. The ‘BRICS India 2026’
logo, designed for India’s presidency, embodies this very
spirit. The petals radiate the vibrant colors of all BRICS
member countries, highlighting their collective strength
and unity. At the centre, the graceful “Namaste” gesture
captures India’s timeless spirit of warmth, respect, and
harmonious collaboration. Complementing this visual
identity are the three core pillars of BRICS—Political &
Security cooperation, Economic & Financial partnership,
and People-to-People exchanges.

ELEVEN NATIONS, ONE PLATFORM…
HOW BRICS WAS FORMED
BRICS is a group comprising 11 of the world’s major
emerging markets and developing nations. Its members
include Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt,
Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United
Arab Emirates. The group serves as a robust platform for
consultation and cooperation on contemporary issues of
global and regional significance. The foundation of this