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  "id": 6818678,
  "title": "40% of global GDP is here: PM Modi on Brics Summit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/40-of-global-gdp-is-here-pm-modi-on-brics-summit",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-11T21:59:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/40-of-global-gdp-is-here-pm-modi/articleshow/134092501.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New Delhi - Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted during the Brics Business Forum that the Brics grouping now accounts for 40% of global GDP and 25% of trade, nearly double the global growth rate since its formation in 2006. At the event, Modi stressed the importance of reducing trade barriers and increasing opportunities for businesses. He emphasized the need to keep trade flowing, as secure sea lanes, open supply routes, and safe seafarers are crucial for global trade. Modi further expressed support for freedom of navigation and the safety of seafarers, particularly considering the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and the threat posed by the Bab al-Mandab Strait. His call for deeper engagement differed from that of other key members, Putin and Pezeshkian, who were critical of Western influence. Modi's focus on intra-Brics trade was seen as a countermeasure against US and China's increasing trade barriers.",
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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."
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