BRICS' economic scale and the push for more trade and investment

A September 11, 2026, post about Narendra Modi's BRICS Business Forum address says the bloc represents nearly half the world's population, around 40% of global GDP and more than a quarter of global trade. It says BRICS' combined GDP has grown nearly 4.5 times, outpacing the global economy. Citing Modi, the post says India is helping turn the bloc's economic weight into opportunities. It calls for that strength to translate into increased trade, greater investment, innovation and shared prosperity.