The BRICS summit is being organized in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. All 11 members of BRICS are participating in it, but the most discussion remains the focal point of India, Narendra Modi, because the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi now sets the agenda of BRICS and listens to India’s talk.

What was the situation of India in BRICS earlier?

There was a time when India was not taken very seriously in BRICS. When UPA 2 ruled between 2009 and 2013, questions were raised by all international media about India in BRICS. In some reports, India was told even the weakest link of BRICS. Some global policy makers even suggested it to Indonesia instead of India in BRICS.

Looking at the growth rate of BRICS member countries in 2013, India’s growth rate was just 5.5 percent, while China was 7.8%, Brazil 6.1%, Russia 6.5% and South Africa 5.7% in the growth rate of other member countries of BRICS. The situation was such that in 2013, India was called the 5 weakest economy in the world.

India’s growth rate was below other BRICS countries

At the same time, if we talk about the industrial growth rate of BRICS countries in the year 2013, then India was moving at the rate of just 2 percent. While China’s industrial growth rate was 9.3%, Brazil’s 8.4%, South Africa’s 7%industrial growth rate. As of 2013, inflation in India was also much higher than other member countries.

India’s role increased since 2014

When Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister of India in the year 2014, the outline of BRICS changed. In the BRICS, India’s perception was changed. Prime Minister Modi not only participated in every BRICS conference from the year 2014, but also set its agenda from India’s perspective, which all the members of the BRICS started accepting. It is now reported in the international media that India has become the main growth engine of BRICS.

India’s economy is moving very fast. In the year 2024-25, India’s GDP was 6.5 percent, while China was 5%, Russia’s 4.3%, Brazil’s 3.4%, South Africa’s 0.6%GDP. According to these data, India is far ahead in BRICS countries.

India’s industrial growth rate beyond China

At the same time, under the leadership of PM Modi, India has also defeated China in industrial growth rate. India’s industrial growth rate is 6.4%, while China stands at 5.8%. Russia is visible at 4.5%, Brazil 3.1%. India has become number one in this region in BRICS countries. In the year 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the growth of India’s economy is an example for many countries of BRICS.

By 2014, BRICS was usually seen from the perspective of financial support and multilateralism, but Prime Minister Modi changed its agenda. Many issues of India have started getting a place in the BRICS and other countries started accepting.

Talk on anti -terrorism issues

The biggest thing has been that anti -terrorism issues started being discussed in BRICS. In the year 2021, the BRICS Counter Terrorism Working Group was also formed, in which the counter terrorism action plan was accepted. The terrorist organizations could not misuse financial and digital networks, it was also discussed.

India also launched the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in the BRICS, which emphasized the use of technology and India put their objectives in front of the BRICS countries, which are continuously getting a large -scale support.

India’s economy grows rapidly

Apart from this, in the BRICS, now the countries of Global South are talked about. Discussion in BRICS is also on space cooperation, green development, anti -corruption efforts. Earlier all these issues did not arise in the BRICS. Prime Minister Modi goes to Prime Minister Modi for bringing such issues in BRICS for discussion. The voice of the new India is heard in the BRICS and now India’s fast growing economy is proving to be a role model for BRICS countries.

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Weapon Technology: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going on an important visit to five countries from 2 to 9 July 2025 which includes Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil and Namibia. This seizure is not only important for strengthening diplomatic and economic relations but will also explore the possibilities of cooperation in the field of defense and arms technology. Come, let’s take a look at the military and weapon technology of these countries and know what fatal weapons they have.

Ghana: military capacity and limited arms technology

Ghana, a country of West Africa, is not as famous for its military power as for its gold production. Ghana’s army, called Ghana Armed Forces, mainly focuses on internal security and regional peace missions. Ghana’s military technology is relatively limited and is dependent on imported weapons. They have a shortage of modern tanks or missile systems but use small weapons such as assault rifles (AK-47 and its variants) and armored vehicles. Ghana has shown interest in drone technology in recent years but she has the lowest capacity to manufacture indigenous weapons. PM Modi’s visit may be an opportunity to increase defense cooperation with Ghana, especially in cyber security and drone technology.

Trinidad & Tobago: Small but strategic army

The military power of the Caribbean country Trinidad and Tobago is also limited which mainly focuses on coast guard and internal security. His army depends on Trinidad and Tobago Defense Force, small arms and light armored vehicles. They do not have any advanced missile systems or nuclear weapons. However, they have patrol boats and light helicopters for marine security. He has old cultural and diplomatic relations with India and can open new routes to the supply of PM Modi’s travel defense equipment, such as patrol ships or monitoring drones.

Argentina: Medium level military technology

Argentina’s military power is considered moderately in South America. Argentina Armed Forces have old but effective weapons including tanks (TAM -Tanque Argentino Mediano), naval ship and Mirage fighter jets purchased from France. Their Navy has diesel-electric submarines, such as TR-1700 classes. However, Argentina’s defense budget is limited due to which modernization has been slow. In recent years, he has started investing in drones and cyber war techniques. Defense cooperation with India, especially indigenous weapons such as BrahMos missiles, can be a topic of future discussion.

Brazil: South America’s military superpower

Brazil is South America’s largest military power and its army is capable of maintaining regional impact. Brazil’s military technology includes advanced weapons such as embrewers A-29 Super Bunetan fighter aircraft, Astros II Multiple Rocket Launcher System and Scorpion-class submarines. Brazil has recently launched a nuclear-managed submarine program which will further strengthen it as a regional power. Defense cooperation between India and Brazil already exists, especially in missiles and aviation techniques. PM Modi’s visit can deepen this cooperation, especially for the export of indigenous weapons such as Akash missile and D4 anti-drain system.

Namibia: Limited but strategic military capacity

Namibia’s military power is small, but it is active in regional peace missions. Namibia Defense Force is mainly dependent on light weapons, such as assault rifles and armored personnel carrier (APCs). They have some old Russian-origin tanks (T-55) and Chinese-made naval patrol ships. Namibia has shown interest in drone and monitoring equipment in recent years. Namibia’s nuclear cooperation with India is notable and PM Modi’s visit can promote defense equipment supply and training programs.

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