India, Sept. 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

A boardroom acronym for four emerging markets has grown into something far bigger. Today It is a geopolitical bloc spanning four continents. The journey runs from a four-country dialogue to today's far wider grouping. Successive waves of membership pulled in oil states, African economies and Southeast Asian partners. At the centre of this expanding architecture sits India this year, chairing the grouping for a fourth time since its inception.

The Origin

A Wider BRICS: Expanding Reach, Deepening Engagement

BRICS Presidency: Rotation and Responsibilities

2012: Laying the Foundation for Stronger Cooperation

Major Outcomes

2016: Goa Summit Expanded BRICS Outreach

Major Ou...