India hosts 11th BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting in Gurugram; Digital CoE for smart grids launched
Key facts
- India hosted the 11th BRICS Energy Ministers' Meeting in Gurugram on 25 June 2026.
- It was held under India's BRICS Chairship for 2026.
- The Energy Track theme was 'Sarvesham Urjam' (Energy for All).
- A BRICS Digital Centre of Excellence for Smart Grids and Energy Storage was launched.
Why it matters
[International Relations] India chairs BRICS in 2026. Ministerial meetings under the chairship set up the leaders' summit. The meeting ended with a joint communiqué adopted by all members.