India takes muted approach to BRICS summit as geopolitical tensions rise

India is hosting the BRICS Leaders' Summit on September 12-13 with minimal fanfare, contrasting sharply with its elaborate G20 celebration three years ago. The Ministry of External Affairs published just 11 press releases with the BRICS tag before the summit, compared with 149 for G20. New Delhi's low-key approach reflects diplomatic challenges with US President Donald Trump, who views BRICS as a threat to American influence.

Turning BRICS into a show or spectacle would send a signal that India doesn't want to send now.