India’s exports to four “core” BRICS economies increase 34% in the first half of FY2026-27 (April–August) compared with the same period the previous year, based on commerce ministry data. The value rises to $19.9 billion from $14.9 billion.
Multiple outlets report that China is the largest contributor to the increase among the core BRICS markets. NDTV and Business Line attribute the rise to demand for fuels, electronics, metals, and industrial goods. The Hindu adds that the share of core BRICS countries in India’s total exports improves to 9.2% for the first five months of the fiscal, up from 8.1% earlier in the year.
While outlets largely align on the size of the overall growth and the leading role of China, they emphasize different aspects: some focus on the value change, while others highlight product categories driving exports and the change in BRICS share within India’s overall export mix.
