A bigger BRICS, a heavier economy but a harder consensus, explained in charts
BRICS has expanded from five to eleven members with Indonesia joining, making the bloc larger and economically stronger, while internal political differences and India's import dependence pose challenges.
- ✓BRICS has expanded from five to eleven members with Indonesia joining, making the bloc larger and economically stronger, while internal political differences and India's import dependence pose challenges.
- ✓Primary Authority: Official communique verified from Livemint Indian Economy & Policy.
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The BRICS grouping, originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, has officially grown to include six new members, bringing the total to eleven nations after Indonesia’s recent accession. The expansion, reported by Livemint’s data journalist Rupanjal Chauhan, signals a broader coalition aimed at enhancing collective economic influence on the world stage.
The enlarged BRICS+ bloc now represents a larger share of global gross domestic product and has seen a noticeable rise in intra‑bloc trade flows, according to the data presented in the article. While exact percentages are not disclosed, the addition of Indonesia and other economies has bolstered the group’s overall economic weight and diversified its trade network.
Analysts note that despite the economic gains, the bloc faces significant hurdles, including divergent political priorities among members and India’s continued reliance on imports, which could limit the group’s ability to forge a unified policy agenda. These internal frictions may affect the bloc’s effectiveness in reshaping global trade patterns and geopolitical alignments.
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| Issuing Authority | Livemint Indian Economy & Policy |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | WORLD |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 9 September 2026 |