Russian President Vladimir Putin says BRICS accounts for more than 40% of global GDP and uses the figure to criticize the influence of the G7. Speaking at the BRICS Business Forum, he frames the remarks as evidence that the global economy has been shifting over the past several years.
According to the reports, Putin contrasts BRICS’ contribution with the G7’s share, characterizing BRICS as increasingly central to the economic order. One outlet cites figures placing BRICS at over 40% of world GDP and the G7 at about 29%, while also describing Putin’s comments as a “dig” at the G7.
Both sources connect the remarks to the BRICS context and present them alongside broader diplomacy involving Russia and India. The Times of India additionally notes that Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi participate in bilateral talks during the same period, while NDTV focuses specifically on the economic comparison and the “40%” claim.
