Four documents inked to boost commercial ties among BRICS nations
According to IMF's estimates, BRICS countries generated 22.53 per cent of the world GDP in 2015 and has contributed more than 50 per cent of the world economic growth during the last 10 years.
Sep 04, 2017, 19:33 PM IST
BRICS account for 47% of global online retail sales
BRICS countries account for 47 percent of the global online retail sales surpassing $876 billion in 2016, a new study revealed on Thursday.
Aug 31, 2017, 10:53 AM IST
BRICS countries' NDB to double lending every year; staff count to increase: Kamath
BRICS countries' National Development Bank expects its lending to double every year over the next 2-3 years and is looking at leveraging its USD 10 billion capital in first 6-7 years, NDB President K V Kamath has said.
Jan 23, 2017, 18:14 PM IST
Goa BRICS summit challenges are like old wine in new bottle
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Oct 15, 2016, 17:40 PM IST
Urjit Patel warns of risks from Brexit, US elections
India and fellow BRICS countries need to be prepared to confront potential "political risk" events such as Britain`s exit from the European Union and the U.S. presidential elections, Reserve Bank of India Governor Urjit Patel warned on Thursday.
Oct 13, 2016, 16:47 PM IST
Cabinet approves MoU between Exim Bank, New Development Bank
The Union Cabinet here on Thursday approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between New Development Bank (NDB) and Export Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) for general cooperation through the BRICS Interbank Cooperation Mechanism, an official statement said.
Oct 13, 2016, 14:30 PM IST
Services, trade-barriers to figure in BRICS Trade Ministers meet
Non-tariff barriers, ways to promote services sector and cooperation in intellectual property rights (IPRs) are the key issues to be discussed in the meeting of trade ministers of BRICS on October 13 here.
Sep 11, 2016, 11:49 AM IST
BRICS Employment Working Group to meet on July 27-28
The BRICS Employment Working Group's first two-day meet will begin on July 27 in Hyderabad with focus on shaping the agenda for labour and employment in these emerging economies.
Jul 25, 2016, 20:47 PM IST
Brazil's political crisis will test BRICS capability: China
Beijing: Brazil's interim President Michel Temer's major policy shift has posed a test to the capability of BRICS as the new government has relegated cooperation with the five-nation bloc to "secondary place", Chinese state media said today.
Jun 13, 2016, 12:42 PM IST
BRICS bank to issue first yuan-denominated bonds
Beijing: The New Development Bank of the BRICS countries is set to issue its first yuan-denominated bonds with plans to release more bonds in local currencies including in Indian Rupee, a top official of the bank has said.
Jun 01, 2016, 14:41 PM IST
BRICS bank a 'worthwhile venture': Rajan
Describing the New Development Bank (NDB) set up by the BRICS countries as a "worthwhile venture", RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan today said the multi-lateral bank has gotten off to a good start raising hopes of energising the investment and financing of infrastructure projects.
Feb 27, 2016, 19:47 PM IST
BRICS bank signs pact to place headquarters in Shanghai
The New Development Bank (NDB) set up by the BRICS countries on Saturday signed an agreement with China to place its Headquarters here, according legal status to the multi-lateral bank headed by eminent Indian banker K V Kamath.
Feb 27, 2016, 18:12 PM IST
India slips to 89th rank on global talent competitiveness
Reflecting an acute shortage of skilled labour force and difficult business conditions, India has slipped 11 places to rank 89th on a global index of talent competitiveness, a list which has been topped by Switzerland.
Jan 19, 2016, 18:05 PM IST
India laggard among BRIC nations in online shopping
India may be ahead of countries like Brazil and Russia with a higher Internet population but lags behind when it comes to online shoppers and transaction sizes, a report by EY said Wednesday.
Sep 16, 2015, 20:13 PM IST
China lashes out at western attempts to demonise BRICS nations
China on Wednesday criticised western attempts to "demonise" the BRICS countries which were pushing forward structural reforms to promote global growth and reduce dependence on external markets.
Feb 04, 2015, 18:02 PM IST
'BRICS bank's bonds must have liquidity for realisation'
Former RBI Governor C Rangarajan on Wednesday said the bonds to be floated by the New Development Bank promoted by the BRICS countries should have liquidity to ensure their easy realisation.
Dec 24, 2014, 16:58 PM IST
