India has actively called on its BRICS partners to address persistent trade imbalances within the bloc, emphasizing a need for greater collaboration amid growing global protectionism. As tariffs and trade barriers imposed by the United States continue to disrupt global supply chains, Indian officials stress the importance of a coordinated response to ensure the bloc’s resilience. The focus is on boosting mutual trade and investment flows while countering the adverse impact of unilateral trade measures that threaten economic growth across member countries.

Leaders within BRICS have acknowledged the urgency of rectifying these imbalances through a range of strategic initiatives. These include:

  • Enhancing intra-BRICS trade agreements to reduce dependency on external markets
  • Promoting…