BRICS Summit 2026 in Delhi (Sept 12-13): Modi-Putin talks, Xi's first India visit in 7 years, $100B trade target, defence and energy deals.
New Delhi becomes the world's stage this weekend. The BRICS Summit 2026 (Sept 12–13, Bharat Mandapam) brings Modi, Putin and Xi to one table — with $100 billion trade, oil, defence and the Global South on the agenda. Here is the full picture as leaders land. Dates, Venue & Who Is Coming India hosts the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi . Arrivals peaked September 11: Putin landed for bilaterals, Xi flies in for his first India visit since 2019, alongside Iran's Pezeshkian and other leaders. Modi-Putin: Defence, Energy, $100B Trade Friday's bilateral covered defence deals, energy security (Russian oil amid sanctions) and a $100 billion trade target . Modi's gift — a Russian translation of the Tamil classic Thirukkural — set the tone. Jaishankar pushed a 'clear business perspective' for BRICS' next phase. Xi's First India Visit in 7 Years China says it will handle ties 'from a strategic height and long-term perspective.' Behind the lawmakers' language: border calm, trade imbalance and BRICS currency debates. Track currency fallout with our currency converter . Three leaders, one table, seven years of waiting — Delhi 2026 is the most consequential BRICS yet. The Agenda: Trade, Energy, Global South Trade in national currencies — de-dollarization roadmap Energy security — oil flows, payment rails Global governance — UNSC reform, Global South voice Tech & AI — shared standards, digital payments Delhi Impact: Traffic, Rain, Security Expect diversions around Bharat Mandapam and central Delhi Sept 12–13, heavy security, and possible rain. Convert summit timings for other zones with our timezone converter .
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