May 16, 2026 5:59 PM

Intra-BRICS Trade Reaches USD 1.17 Trillion, Has Huge Untapped Potential: Commerce Secretary

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal on Saturday said intra-BRICS merchandise trade has grown to USD 1.17 trillion in 2024, highlighting the vast untapped potential for deeper trade integration and stronger economic cooperation among member nations. Addressing the second meeting of the BRICS Contact Group on Trade and Economic Issues (CGETI) in Gandhinagar, Agrawal said BRICS has emerged as an influential platform representing the aspirations of emerging markets and developing economies. “Intra...