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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicBRICS currency

Topic: BRICS currency

Policymakers dismiss common currency idea, say BRICS to become ‘talk shop’ if expanded without focus

India will take over chairmanship of BRICS+ grouping in 2026, against the backdrop of the United States’ ‘protectionism’ threatening to upend decades of multilateral consensus.

The biggest threat to US dollar is Donald Trump

No trust in China, India still rising, and Europe in decline, help the Trump government dominate the market.

BRICS calls for enhanced use of local currencies in trade between member countries

India participated in BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting which began in Russia Monday, the first assignment for India’s foreign policy under third consecutive term of PM Modi.

BRICS summit has built a bigger club. But new members won’t be just bricks in the wall

If India is admitting new members in BRICS with caution, it's likely because the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is often perceived as China-centric.

New payments infrastructure a priority for BRICS, Russian diplomat says at India Foundation roundtable

Deputy chief of mission at Russian embassy in India Roman Babushkin says BRICS members 'have been taking steps to switch to settlements in national currencies for quite some time now'.

Why are African countries, others pushing for ‘de-dollarisation’ — trade in currency other than the USD

USD has been the world’s reserve currency for over 75 years, but many nations are now seeking to trade in local currencies to reduce costs, avoid sanctions & reshape global financial system.

BRICS foreign ministers call for more local currency trade, ‘appreciate’ Ukraine peace plans

Counter-terrorism, energy security, climate change & Sudan situation also among topics discussed in joint statement after 2-day meeting in Cape Town.

A BRICS currency can weaken US hold over emerging economies. India needs to decide its role

Before de-dollarisation of BRICS can occur, India must secure a place in IMF's basket of world currencies, where Chinese Renminbi is already included.

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BCCI has sabotaged India’s approach to Bangladesh

The BCCI decision has given new life to the lunatic fringe of the Hindu Right. It now has the confidence to force policy changes in accordance with its communal campaigns.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.