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Modi, Putin set BRICS stage, talk of ‘deep shifts’, energy security
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The Indian Express National
11 Sept 2026
India News

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India is preparing for the 2026 BRICS summit in New Delhi, aiming to advance trade, payments, energy security and supply‑chain cooperation while balancing relations with China, Russia and the Global South. The meeting will be hosted at Bharat Mandapam on Mathura Road, where officials hope to translate diplomatic engagement into economic gains.
India’s proposed strategic-fuel programme would expand crude, LNG and LPG storage, but building reserves alone will not guarantee energy security; the system will work only if India can move the fuel through ships, pipelines and distribution networks, while having clear rules on ownership, financing, and replenishment