The 18th BRICS Summit is scheduled to take place on September 12-13. This gathering will bring together 11 member countries and 10 partner countries. India has chosen a theme of "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability" for the summit, reflecting a people-centric approach.

The BRICS grouping has expanded significantly, now carrying substantial demographic and economic weight. The intra-BRICS merchandise trade has reached $1.17 trillion in 2024, a notable increase.

Further details about the summit and its implications are available, including the challenges faced by the expanded grouping in acting as a unified entity.