The opening addresses at the BRICS Business Forum 2026 concluded with calls for stronger trade ties, resilient supply chains and joint investment to turn cooperation into tangible opportunities for businesses across BRICS.

Women-led businesses are contributing significantly to economic growth, but many continue to face barriers in accessing capital and markets. Addressing these gaps is crucial to unlocking their full potential across the value chain. Women-led enterprises should have greater representation at BRICS exhibitions, while digital public infrastructure and digital services can make cross-border partnerships simpler and smoother. The opportunity before us is to build networks that are commercially meaningful—moving from introductions to partnerships, from dialogues to transactions, and from connections to measurable economic outcomes.

एमएस। अवर्णा जैन — Chairperson, BRICS Women’s Business Alliance