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In a few moments, the virtual BRICS2021 Business Forum would commence. Please join in at to witness the deliberations and interact with 600+ exhibitors from BRICS member nations. @narendramodi @DrSJaishankar @hci_pretoria
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.@shypk, Co-Chair of Infra Working Group, #BRICSBusinessCouncil spoke at BRICS High-Level Forum on Sustainable Development and highlighted the socio-economic strides made by India over the last few years, including the National Infra Pipeline, #GatiShakti Mission & Digital infra
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President of Russia, Mr Vladimir Putin, President of Egypt, Mr Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Mr Abiy Ahmed, President of South Africa Mr Cyril Ramaphosa and President of Iran Mr Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the #BRICS Busienss Forum 2024.
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#Women constitute almost half of the global population, and we cannot achieve a conducive growth environment without taking women along on the development journey: @drsangitareddy during the session on BRICS WBA at #SPIEF2023
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Mr. Onkar Kanwar, Chairman of the BRICS Business Council, presented a copy of the BRICS Business Council Annual Report to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at #BRICSSummit2023 in Johannesburg— a moment. @narendramodi @hci_pretoria
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The BRICS Business Council Annual Midterm Meeting was organised recently. A thread🧵
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As representatives of the business fraternity of the #BRICS economies, it is our responsibility to keep the inclusive agenda at the forefront of our co-operation”: Mr Onkar Kanwar, Chairman, BRICS Business Council at the Annual Meeting of BRICS Business Council in Johannesburg
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Members of the Indian Business Delegation to Moscow participated at a networking reception at the @IndEmbMoscow and gained insights on the evolving India-Russia Economic Relations and new opportunities on the anvil.
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Mr Tarun Sharma, Chair of Financial Services Working Group, #BRICS Business Council India and Deputy Managing Director, India EXIM Bank, speaking at the session on BRICS Business Partnership in the New Economic Reality at SPIEF 2023.
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#BRICS2021 Business Forum is scheduled for August 16-18, 2021. Learn more about the programme and register at
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@ficci_india @AnshumanKhanna2 @IndEmbMoscow @MEAIndia @indiainbrazil @cgisaopaulo @EOIBeijing As business leaders, it is our duty to collaborate and make effective contributions towards the larger socio-economic objectives that our countries face”: Mr Onkar Kanwar
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India is fully aligned with the BRICS’ larger objective of mutual progress and mutual development. India’s G20 presidency has reinvigorated our relationship with Africa”: Mr Onkar Kanwar
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@ficci_india @IndEmbMoscow @EOIBeijing @indiainbrazil .@drsangitareddy, Chairperson of BRICS Women’s Business Alliance (WBA) – India along with WBA Chairpersons of South Africa and China at the BRICS Business Forum in Johannesburg.
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Food security, technology & innovation for sustainable agri-development, reducing post-harvest losses & removing barriers to promote intra-BRICS trade are fundamental to #BRICS, said @vikramsahney Chair – Agri-Business Working Group . @hci_pretoria
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Earlier today, @drsangitareddy, Chairwoman Women’s Business Alliance @bricscouncil_in presented the annual report of #BRICS2021 Women’s Business Alliance to PM @narendramodi @thegreater50
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Mr Onkar Kanwar, Chairman, Apollo Tyres Ltd and Chair, @bricscouncil_in and @drsangitareddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals and Chairperson, BRICS Women's Business Alliance, India, on way to attend the XVI BRICS Summit with the BRICS Leaders in Kazan. #BRICS
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The winners of #BRICS Women’s Start-up Contest were felicitated at a grand awarding ceremony held in Moscow. The goal of contest was to motivate women to participate in entrepreneurial activities. #BRICS2024
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Ahead of the #BRICS Business Council Annual meeting in Moscow, members of the Working Group on Digital Economy met to exchange information on different levels of unique digital development in their respective nations and the complementary strengths for greater BRICS cooperation.
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Earlier this evening, Mr Onkar Kanwar, Chair, @bricscouncil_in presented the #BRICS2021 Annual Report to PM @narendramodi
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Promoting trade in local currencies has been a long-standing demand of members of the business communities in #BRICS. There are many advantages of trading in local currencies & we hope that efforts in this direction can continue as this will be a gradual process: @drsangitareddy
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It is important to create a system to build resilience for farmers. Food security is a big issue and climate change can have a huge impact on farmers. We must create a way to reward farmers for using sustainable agricultural practices, Mr. Jai Shroff, Chairman and Global CEO, UPL
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I believe we should envision a world where healthcare is definitely able to be delivered across borders without any boundaries and towards the cumulative and collective good of everybody: @drsangitareddy #SPIEF2023
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We need novel solutions for food & nutrition security which could include enhancing use of precision technology & adoption of agroforestry programs: @vikramsahney, Chairman - India Agribusiness Working Group. He was speaking at the BRICS Business Council Annual Meeting #BRICS2021
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“International co-operation towards achievement of sustainable development goals is the way forward. Policymakers have to drive this agenda, but businesses are an equal stakeholder”, said Mr Onkar Kanwar at #SPIEF2021 - BRICS Economic Collaboration in the New Environment
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The Indian Business Delegation to Moscow, Russia for the #BRICSBusinessForum visited the #Skolkovo School of Management, Russia. The delegation attended B2B meetings and interacted with institute officials.
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Annual Meeting of the #BRICS Women’s Business Alliance was successfully held in Moscow. Members deliberated on issues ranging from the importance of care economy, opportunities in healthcare & tourism, promoting women-led startups, digital financial inclusion with regard to women
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At the @bricscouncil_in Infra Working Group & Sub-Group on Transport & Logistics Meeting, India Representative Mr Sudhir Hoshing, CEO, IRB Infrastructure Developers, emphasised upon strengthening collaboration amongst BRICS for better transfer of tech and sustainable solutions.
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The Annual Meeting of the #BRICS Business Council was successfully held in Moscow. Following detailed deliberations, the Annual Report for 2024 was adopted and will be presented later today to the BRICS Leaders at the Summit meeting in Kazan, Russia. -#BRICS2024
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Seeking entries for the #BRICS #WomenInnovationContest!. We encourage all #business #women from #India to nominate and earn global recognition. For details, please write to bavleen.kaur(at)FICCI(dot)com. Please register at:
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Next year we will complete a decade of BRICS Business Council and should reflect on our achievements, areas of improvement and how to better integrate our work with complementary BRICS mechanisms: Onkar Kanwar #BRICS.
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I think that the future holds great potential for #women. Women will lead business, economic and policy transformation. I am looking forward to BRICS Women's Business Alliance in boosting the women entrepreneurship ecosystem: @drsangitareddy at #BRICS2021 meeting earlier today.
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“We have completed the first decade of the BRICS Business Council. This will be a momentous occasion and given that we would be meeting physically in August after three years makes this even more special,” said, Naveen Kapur, Sherpa for #BRICS Business Council Chairman, India.
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South Africa to use the opportunity presented by the BRICS Business Forum to showcase new possibilities and opportunities within the regions #BRICS2021 @hci_pretoria . The forum begins tomorrow. Watch live at
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The world needs many more revolutionary solutions that can bring an end to the social, economic, and environmental challenges we face today: Onkar Kanwar #BRICS2021
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.@drsangitareddy Immediate Past President, @ficci_india and Chairperson, BRICS Women's Business Alliance spoke at the Third Eurasian Women's Forum in St Petersburg, Russia and highlighted the progress of the alliance during India’s BRICS Chairship this year.
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Promoting electric vehicles and cleaner modes of transportation are required for the sustainability of our cities. We must exchange notes on emerging technologies in these areas: Onkar Kanwar #BRICS #BusinessCouncil
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At the meeting of Indian Delegation with Business Russia, Ms Sudha Shivkumar, Head of the Indian Business Delegation and Immediate Past President, @FICCIFLO, reflected upon the historic relationship between Russia and India. @ShivkumarSudha
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Mr Kanwar highlighted enhanced scope of cooperation with expansion of BRICS group. “Expanded #BRICS accounts for 25% of global GDP, 40% of global trade in goods & 50% of the world’s population. This is a huge opportunity to explore avenues for mutual econ. development & growth.”
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It is important that the larger development goals that we have set for ourselves in the form of achieving sustainable and inclusive growth and driving innovation in industry and infrastructure are not lost sight of, said Mr Onkar Kanwar at #BRICS #BusinessCouncil Annual Meeting -
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Founding members of the #BRICS Business Council warmly welcomed the delegations from the new members - UAE, Iran, Egypt and Ethiopia. The expansion of the group brings with it many more opportunities to promote trade, investments and economic cooperation.
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@MEAIndia @ficci_india @AnshumanKhanna2 @jvij1967 “There is tremendous scope for us to work collaboratively in the energy sector with the expanded #BRICS group. We can do much better particularly in trade of high-technology products, agro-commodities, business and professional services,” Mr Kanwar added.
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Members of the Indian Business Delegation at #BRICS Business Forum 2024 interacted with media and shared perspectives on deepening engagement amongst BRICS in areas such as agri-business, manufacturing, infrastructure, creative industries, digital economy and healthcare.
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We are receiving an enthusiastic response from businesses across the five member nations for the #BRICS2021 Trade Fair that is scheduled for 16-18 Aug, 2021. You could also participate to explore wide ranging opportunities for your business. Register at
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FICCI and the India Chapter of BRICS Women’s Business Alliance congratulates Brazil for assuming the Chairship of BRICS WBA for the year 2025.
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#BRICS2021 Summit is on September 9th, 2021 around the theme ‘BRICS@15: Intra-BRICS cooperation for continuity, consolidation and consensus’ @MEAIndia @jvij1967 @AnshumanKhanna2 @cgisaopaulo @indiainbrazil @EOIBeijing @hci_pretoria @IndEmbMoscow .
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Inviting applications for the BRICS Solutions for SDGs Awards 2021 that will recognise initiatives working to achieve SDGs especially through innovative solutions. Nominate/apply now: Know more:
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H.E. Ambassador Shri Vinay Kumar and Mr Dmitry Peskov, Special Representative of the President of Russia on Digital & Technological Development, attended the gathering.
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To achieve smooth flow of trade of agriculture commodities across #BRICS as well as other countries, it is important that Non-tariff barriers in agriculture are eliminated: Mr. Sagar Kaushik, Co-Chair of Agribusiness Working Group of BRICS Business Council India
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Mr Onkar Kanwar and @drsangitareddy at the #BRICS2021 Summit to present the annual report of @bricscouncil_in & #BRICS Women’s Business Alliance yesterday.
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Naveen Kapur, Sherpa for #BRICS Business Council Chairman, India, said, .“We’ll collectively work towards achieving the mandate of BRICS Business Council, which is enhancing business to business cooperation, trade & investment, & contributing towards development of our economies”
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The much anticipated #BRICS2021 Trade fair is scheduled for 16-18 August 2021. The virtual platform offers a never before opportunity to exhibit products, participate in B2B and buyer-seller meets, and network, among others. To participate, sign up:
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We are working on realisation of shared objectives - enhancing economic co-operation, fostering international trade and investments amongst the BRICS countries. Key priority areas include BRICS Credit Rating Alliance, BRICS Fund for SMEs and the ESG assessment: Tarun Sharma
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Here's Rupali Tanaji Shinde talking about her journey!
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#BRICS is considering a proposal to set up a Vaccine Research & Development Centre. This could be a major victory for BRICS, said @SulajjaFirodia, Chair – India, Manufacturing Working Group, @bricscouncil_in #BRICS2021
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The discussion focused on the potential collaborative business opportunities between India & Kazakhstan. Transport and Logistics, Tourism, Dairy products, Leather and Fabric as well as Home Furnishing were identified as a few specific areas where women-led businesses can partner.
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Mr. Onkar Kanwar, Chairperson, BRICS Business Council – India participated in the Midterm Meeting of the BRICS Business Council.
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Participants shared perspectives on their own development experience & how learnings can be of use for others. Members from the Indian side shared details on India’s digital transformation, role of agri-techs in promoting sustainable agri, green energy and infra development
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FICCI congratulates the winners of BRICS Women Innovation Contest 2021, organised by China under the aegis of BRICS Women’s Business Alliance
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Mr Naveen Kapur, ED, Classic Industries and Exports Spoke at the #BRICS Business Forum Session on ‘International Trade and Logistics Connectivity in BRICS’,
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Ms @ShivkumarSudha, Immediate Past President, @FICCIFLO participated in the session on Sustainable Energy Transition at the BRICS Business Forum in Moscow.
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Dr. Tanuja Nesari, BAMS, MD (Ayu), PhD (Ayu) Director, All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) joined the #BRICS Women Business Alliance Working Group on Healthcare meeting
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The Annual Report of #BRICS Women’s Business Alliance for 2024 was formally adopted and will be presented later today to the BRICS Leaders at the Summit meeting in Kazan, Russia. #BRICS2024
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Given the need to secure additional investment, financial institutions (FIs) have a vital role to play in making capital available to help high-emitting businesses and industries become more environmentally friendly.
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☞ Country Pavilions.☞ B2B.☞ Buyer - Seller meets.☞ Investment lounge.☞ BRICS Business Forum. Register now at to expand your business horizons:
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Mr Krishan Kolluru, CMD, CVC Infrastructure represented India as the chair of the Working Group and emphasized that Transition Finance should be considered at the broader Economy level in addition to supporting Energy & Industry majors in adopting “decarbonization” projects.
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Mr Tarun Sharma, Deputy Managing Director, EXIM Bank and Chair of Financial Services Working Group under BRICS Business Council India participated at the BRICS Business Council Working Group Meeting.
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Climate change is impacting agriculture patterns. #BRICS have an important responsibility to collaborate on sustainability and develop innovative technologies for farming: Ms Surekha Marandi
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BRICS should consider creating a dedicated fund for financing infra in aviation & there's a severe shortage of skilled manpower in aviation globally, including BRICS. A BRICS Aviation Skills Academy will help address the deficit, Rajesh Arora, Chair, India, Aviation Working Group
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BRICS Women’s Start-up Contest awarded business projects in 7 categories: IT, Education, Health & Medicine, Ecology, Food security & Agriculture, Innovation & Infrastructure, AI. More than 1000 applications were received from all the BRICS member states.
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“There is continuity in work of the Council with focus on practical collaboration and exchange of best practices. The strong focus on sustainable development continues this year across all working groups”, Mr Onkar Kanwar speaking at BRICS Business Council Chairpersons’ meeting.
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"Women face challenges in securing funding for their businesses. Financial institutions must be more inclusive, offer tailored solutions that cater to specific needs of women entrepreneurs", Kavitha Dutt, Past President, FLO @ #BRICS WBA Working Group Session on Inclusive Economy
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Virtual exhibition booths at the #BRICS2021 Trade Fair are complimentary for exhibitors from BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa). We would urge you to register by 5th August, 2021 for the same. For more information, visit:
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India opposes vaccine nationalism; calls for greater support to joint proposal with S Africa - The Economic Times
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"As women leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals, we have the power to shape the future of tourism in our countries. We must continue to advocate for more women to take on leadership roles", said Ms Kavitha Dutt, Past President, FLO @ BRICS WBA Working Group Meeting on Tourism
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EAM Shri Jaishankar unveils India's BRICS website
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“We continue to advocate the need for reliance on cleaner energy & modes of transportation, and a low carbon growth trajectory. The role of businesses becomes even more important considering net-zero commitments.”, Mr Onkar Kanwar at #BRICS Business Council Chairpersons’ meeting.
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.@drsangitareddy speaks to @DDNewsHindi on the sidelines of #BRICS2024 at Kazan in Russia. @MEAIndia @PMOIndia @IndEmbMoscow @EOIBeijing @indiainbrazil @ficci_india.
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Ms Irina Belyaeva is the Chairperson of the Association of Businesswomen in the Magistau region and the city of Aktau of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
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Improving and expanding intra-BRICS trade in agri-commodities and use of post harvest technology will create a sustainable path for food security: Shri @vikramsahney, Chair BRICS Business Council Agri-Business Working Group says in the working group meeting.
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Highlighting the importance of ‘transition finance’ she said large amount of funds are needed to flow not just into green sectors, but also into sectors that are emission intensive or those that do not have economically viable low or zero-emission substitutes.
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#BRICS2021 Trade Fair aims at showcasing innovative practices and collaborative learning opportunities to increase business amongst the BRICS nations. Register now at
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Further, he underlined that with the addition of new members, BRICS’s trade potential has only increased, offering greater resource endowment, market capacity, and development opportunities.
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China will continue to promote trade & investment liberalization & promote new industrial revolution partnership amongst BRICS countries. Let's work together to continue to inject new ideas and vitality into the BRICS Business Council & deepen #BRICS cooperation: Capt. Xu Lirong
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BRICS reiterates commitment to foster open, fair and non-discriminatory trade environment | World News - Hindustan Times
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In a few moments, Tmt. Pooja Kulkarni @Guidance_TN will be joining us for the Tamil Nadu session at #BRICS2021 Trade Fair. Watch live at
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Mr Ramesh Ram, Vice President of Strategic Alliances and Analysts at Tech Mahindra, virtually presented India's successful transformation to a Digital Economy.
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Over the past few years, our bilateral trade has grown significantly, surpassing the $30BN target for 2025 ahead of schedule. This reflects our strong and strategic cooperation, and we are confident of achieving the new trade target—over $100 billion by 2030: @ShivkumarSudha
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With many new members being rich in energy resource, energy trade is expected to be another driving factor of growth and co-operation amongst BRICS countries.
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“China is the world’s manufacturing superpower, Russia has its strength in oil and gas, South Africa is home to huge mineral reserves and India’s strength has been proven in services sector and we are fast emerging as a strong manufacturing hub.”.
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Besides, he also underscored developing an understanding of every country’s developmental goals towards achieving net zero.
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Ahead of the Annual Meeting of the #BRICS Women’s Business Alliance, the members of the Working Group on Creative Industries met in Moscow, Russia.
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There is a huge potential for increasing mutual trade and investments within BRICS. Each BRICS economy has its own strength – Brazil is an agricultural powerhouse, with huge strength in commodities, he added.
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Professor Mr Vladimir Korovkin talked about opportunities for collaboration between India and Russia in the areas of digital transformation and high technology. #BRICSRussia2024
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We are seeking applications for the #BRICS2021 Solutions for SDGs Awards. Please apply now at: . @MEAIndia @cgisaopaulo @BrazilEmbassyIN @RusEmbIndia @hci_pretoria @IndEmbMoscow @AnshumanKhanna2 @jvij1967 @indiainbrazil @DrSJaishankar @ficci_india
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#BRICS backs India-South Africa's COVID-19 vaccine patent waiver proposal @DrSJaishankar @MEAIndia #BRICS2021
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