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The 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit is taking place in New Delhi amid the backdrop of ongoing conflicts involving member states Russia and Iran, which complicates India's diplomatic balancing act between its relationships with the West and its historical ties to these nations.

IN · 2026-09-11

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Key takeaway

BRICS summit in New Delhi occurs amid Russia and Iran conflicts, complicating India's diplomatic stance.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerDiplomatic friction and conflict involving Russia and Iran raise the risk of sanctions and instability affecting global crude oil flows.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onDisrupted or costlier crude supply routes increase the landed cost and volatility of energy inputs for Indian importers.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youIndian SMEs with high fuel or energy exposure see input costs rise, squeezing margins; SMEs in remittance-dependent regions face demand risk if Gulf instability affects worker remittances.

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Source: The Hindu BusinessLine

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