{
  "id": 6727847,
  "title": "BRICS Push Could Redraw India’s Trade Map, Experts See New Markets And Business Opportunities",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/brics-push-could-redraw-indias-trade-map-experts-see-new-markets-and",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-11T07:45:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/business/brics-push-could-redraw-indias-trade-map-experts-see-new-markets-and-business-opportunities"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The BRICS Business Forum, comprising India, Brazil, Russia, China, and South Africa, is poised to open new markets and business opportunities for Indian companies, according to industry representatives. Discussions revolve around removing trade barriers, enhancing direct business connections, and broadening investment prospects among member countries.\n\nEurasia Motors' Managing Director, Evgeniy Zakharov, highlighted that the platform aids businesses in directly connecting with potential partners, thus decreasing reliance on intermediaries. While trade is still minimal in certain markets, he anticipates heightened business engagement will boost commercial activity over time.\n\nDereje Walelign Mera, Chairman of the Ethiopian Solar Energy Development Association, explained that the BRICS Business Council employs sector-specific working groups to pinpoint obstacles hindering cross-border commerce. These groups are scrutinizing tariffs and other regulatory barriers, with suggestions intended to facilitate trade and investment among BRICS+ economies. Eradicating these barriers could bolster South-South collaboration and enable businesses to function more efficiently across member nations.\n\nThe BRICS Business Forum convenes policymakers and industry leaders to deliberate on trade, investment, finance, technology, and comprehensive economic cooperation. For Indian businesses, stronger commercial integration within BRICS could unlock access to fresh customers and investment prospects while diminishing dependence on conventional markets. Enhanced cooperation may also enable Indian firms to diversify their global supply chains and deepen partnerships with emerging economies. Anticipated business recommendations from the forum will contribute to the overarching BRICS agenda, encompassing sectors like intra-group investment, the digital economy, MSMEs, technology collaboration, and value-chain integration. Enhanced business-to-business engagement could ultimately transform BRICS cooperation into more substantial commercial avenues for Indian exporters and enterprises.",
  "summary": "New Delhi: The BRICS Business Forum could unlock new markets for Indian companies as member countries work towards lowering trade barriers, strengthening direct business connections and expanding investment opportunities, industry representatives said on Friday. Discussions at the forum are focused on increasing intra-BRICS trade and creating easier channels for companies to establish…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Economic Times - Economy",
        "title": "BRICS Business Forum 2026: Piyush Goyal urges nations to open markets, cut trade barriers and link payment systems",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/brics-business-forum-2026-piyush-goyal-urges-nations-to-open-markets",
        "published": "2026-09-11T05:00:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Jakarta Post",
        "title": "India to push BRICS digital currency link",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/india-to-push-brics-digital-currency-link",
        "published": "2026-09-11T05:55:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "India calls for freer trade, easier movement of skilled workers within Brics",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/india-calls-for-freer-trade-easier-movement-of-skilled-workers-within",
        "published": "2026-09-11T08:27:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Reuters Business via SCMP",
        "title": "Xi in India, bank capital injections, EU-China trade",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/xi-in-india-bank-capital-injections-eu-china-trade",
        "published": "2026-09-11T09:00:28.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}