India is unlikely to back a common BRICS currency at the September 12-13 summit, instead favouring links between national payment systems and CBDCs to make cross-border transactions faster and cheaper. The story traces Indias opposition to a new BRICS currency, Trumps tariff threats, the RBIs push for CBDC interoperability, and the technical and trade hurdles that could stand in the way.

India hosts the expanded BRICS Summit, facing geopolitical hurdles and strategic opportunities. Former diplomats emphasize the group's 20-year milestone and India's bridging role.…

The upcoming BRICS summit in New Delhi will focus on consolidating the bloc's recent expansion. India's Prime Minister Modi is expected to play a key role in this transition. The…

Russia will discuss digital currency trade settlements with BRICS+ partners this week. President Vladimir Putin will attend the BRICS+ summit in New Delhi. He will promote…

This article is authored by Kanav Sharma, public policy researcher and Janvi Singhi, independent researcher.

Experts urge BRICS nations to enhance banking links and local currency trade for improved economic cooperation and reduced transaction costs.

BRICS finance ministers and central bank governors are exploring faster and cheaper cross-border payment systems, including greater use of local currencies for trade and…