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BRICS finance ministers and central bank governors discussed the cautious approach towards de-dollarisation, focusing on enhancing cross-border payment mechanisms without advocating for a common currency or outright replacement of the US dollar.

IN · 2026-09-12

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Key takeaway

BRICS finance ministers opt for gradual de-dollarisation, focusing on cross-border payment improvements.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerBRICS finance ministers agree to enhance cross-border payment mechanisms and encourage use of national currencies in trade, not a common currency.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onOver time, intra-BRICS trade settlements shift incrementally away from the US dollar, reducing demand for dollar liquidity in these corridors.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youIndian SMEs engaged in BRICS trade may eventually see lower FX conversion costs and reduced exposure to dollar volatility, but no immediate operational change.

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Source: The Hindu BusinessLine

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