# BRICS Type: organization Source: GetYourBrief — https://getyourbrief.com/entity/brics Canonical HTML page: https://getyourbrief.com/entity/brics ## Timeline - **2026-06-25**: 11th BRICS Energy Ministers' Meeting begins — India hosts the two-day meeting in Gurugram bringing together energy ministers and senior officials from all 11 BRICS member countries. - **2026-03-21**: Security Proposal — Tehran pitches the regional security framework and BRICS intervention during a second call. - **2026-03-21**: Ministerial Coordination — S. Jaishankar and Abbas Araghchi discuss the wider implications of the conflict on regional stability. - **2026-03-21**: Second High-Level Call — Tehran pitches regional security framework and assertive BRICS role. - **2026-03-21**: Ministerial Outreach — S Jaishankar speaks to Abbas Araghchi regarding conflict implications. - **2026-03-19**: Initial Dialogue — PM Modi and President Pezeshkian discuss restraint and protection of civilians. - **2026-03-15**: Initial Outreach — PM Modi and President Pezeshkian hold first call emphasizing restraint and civilian protection. - **2026-02-27**: Growth Phenomenon Speech — Putin invites members to lead a new era of global growth centered in the Global South. - **2025-10-15**: Payment Prototype — Technical specifications for the BRICS Bridge digital payment system are unveiled. - **2024-01-01**: BRICS Expansion — Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE formally join the bloc, doubling its membership. ## Recent coverage (7 stories, network-wide) ### BRICS De-Dollarization Drive Could Pave Way for Crypto Settlement Layer 2026-07-12 09:20:02 · Sector: crypto · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 6 Russia and India's de-dollarization push, aiming for $100B in bilateral trade by 2030, could accelerate BRICS' exploration of digital currencies and blockchain-based payment rails. With most transactions already in local currencies and a planned AI cybersecurity center, the infrastructure for a sovereign or permissioned crypto settlement system is taking shape. The move sidelines Western-controlled networks, potentially opening the door for a BRICS digital asset. Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/india-russia-brics-crypto-de-dollarization ### India to showcase 20% ethanol blending, solar surge at BRICS energy meet 2026-06-22 00:59:00 · Sector: climate · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3 India hosts the 11th BRICS Energy Ministers' meeting on June 25-26, using the forum to demonstrate its clean energy progress, including 20% ethanol blending, rapid solar deployment, and smart grid technologies. The discussions aim to deepen cooperation on energy security, sustainability, and innovation among nations representing half the global population, testing if emerging economies can align development and climate goals. Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/india-showcase-clean-energy-brics-meet ### India-Iran Dialogue Signals Strategic Pivot in West Asia Security and BRICS Role 2026-03-22 00:22:44 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2 Prime Minister Modi and President Pezeshkian have discussed a proposed regional security framework for West Asia that seeks to minimize external interference while elevating the role of the BRICS bloc. The dialogue emphasizes growing threats to global shipping lanes and critical infrastructure, highlighting a potential shift in the geopolitical management of the world's most vital energy corridors. Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/india-iran-west-asia-security-brics-impact ### India and Iran Propose New West Asia Security Framework to Protect Trade 2026-03-22 00:21:39 · Sector: supply · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2 Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have discussed a new regional security architecture aimed at stabilizing West Asia and securing vital shipping lanes. Amid escalating conflict, Iran is pushing for a more assertive BRICS role to counter external military interference and protect critical infrastructure. Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/india-iran-west-asia-security-shipping-lanes ### India and Iran Propose BRICS-Led Security Framework for West Asia 2026-03-22 00:21:34 · Sector: space · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have discussed a transformative regional security framework for West Asia that seeks to minimize external interference. The proposal leverages India's current BRICS presidency to establish an independent stabilizing force while addressing urgent threats to global maritime shipping lanes. Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/india-iran-brics-west-asia-security-framework ### Putin Signals Shift to 'Global South' Growth Engine at BRICS Summit 2026-02-27 07:32:18 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3 Russian President Vladimir Putin has invited BRICS member states to participate in what he terms a 'new phenomenon' of global growth centered in the Global South. The initiative seeks to leverage demographic shifts and independent financial infrastructure to create a multipolar economic alternative to Western-led systems. Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/putin-brics-global-growth-phenomenon ### BRICS CCI WE: Gender Parity Essential for AI Democratization 2026-02-19 13:15:37 · Sector: ai · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2 The Women’s Empowerment wing of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry has identified gender parity in entrepreneurship as a critical prerequisite for the democratization of artificial intelligence. The organization argues that inclusive leadership is necessary to prevent technological monopolies and ensure AI benefits are distributed equitably across global markets. Full story: https://getaibrief.com/story/brics-cci-we-gender-parity-ai-democratization --- This page is a machine-readable summary. Sentiment measures the directional read of each development for this entity, not the tone of the reporting; impact weights consequence, not syndication reach. See https://getyourbrief.com/guides/methodology for the full editorial methodology.