BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry

What BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry does

BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BRICS CCI) is a not-for-profit chamber of commerce established in 2012 and headquartered in New Delhi, India. It operates as a facilitation platform for trade, investment and economic cooperation among the 10 BRICS+ member nations — Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, UAE, Indonesia, Egypt, Ethiopia and Iran — collectively representing approximately 4.14 billion people, 40% of global GDP, and $9.1 trillion in trade. The organisation is structured around 20 specialised verticals covering Healthcare, IT & Communications, Energy, MSME, SME/Startups, Investment, Infrastructure, Aerospace & Defence, Education, Mobility, Direct Tax, Indirect Tax, Law & Arbitration, CSR, Environment, Hospitality, NRI Connect, Women Empowerment (WE), Young Leaders, and the BRICS SANKLP research vertical, with each vertical led by a dedicated President and anchored by recurring programs, summits and B2B networking initiatives.

BRICS CCI does not maintain a proprietary technology platform or software product, and its operational backbone is built on standard digital event management, webinar and digital publication tooling. Value is delivered almost entirely through in-person and virtual convenings, including signature events such as the World Public Summit India (co-organised with the World Peoples Assembly and reaching 153 countries in 2026), the BRICS CCI WE Annual Women's Summit, Healthcare Summit, InfraCon, Youth Leadership Dialogues, BRICS Business Forum, and bilateral trade delegations. The chamber has formal MoUs with peer institutions including SACCI (South Africa), SEBRAE (Brazil), and CCIAMA (Chad), and operates regional chapters in Chandigarh, UAE, and Russia alongside an embassy and diplomatic network across all 10 BRICS+ nations.

Revenue is generated through corporate and individual membership fees, event registrations, summit participation fees, and sponsorship arrangements for vertical-specific initiatives; specific pricing is not publicly disclosed. Distribution is achieved via event-based engagement, embassy and diplomatic networks, government partnerships, and regional chapters. A generational leadership transition was completed in 2026 with Mr. Sameep Shastri appointed Chairman (April 2026 - March 2029) and Mr. Prann Sharma appointed Director General (May 19, 2026), with founder Dr. B.B.L. Madhukar elevated to Chairman Emeritus.

Name

BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Legal name

BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Website

https://bricscci.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BRICS CCI is a not-for-profit chamber of commerce founded in 2012 in New Delhi, facilitating trade, investment, and economic cooperation across 10 BRICS+ nations through 20 sector verticals, signature summits, and bilateral policy dialogues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: BRICS CCI operates as a not-for-profit organization that facilitates economic cooperation, trade, and investment among BRICS nations. Revenue is generated through membership fees from corporate members, individual members, and organizational members across BRICS countries. The chamber also generates revenue through event registrations, summit participation fees, and potentially sponsorship arrangements for its various verticals and initiatives.

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

BRICS CCI is a not-for-profit chamber of commerce and industry facilitation organization that promotes trade, investment, and economic cooperation among BRICS and BRICS+ nations. It delivers its mandate through 20 specialized sector verticals (Healthcare, Energy, Infrastructure, Aerospace & Defence, IT & Communications, Investment, MSME, Women Empowerment, Young Leaders, etc.), signature summits and business forums, B2B matchmaking events, government-to-business dialogues, embassy-level engagements, and policy research publications under BRICS SANKLP. Members include corporations, MSMEs, startups, women entrepreneurs, and young leaders seeking cross-border trade and investment opportunities across the 10 BRICS+ member countries.

Product overview

BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BRICS CCI) is a not-for-profit organization that operates as a platform facilitating economic cooperation, trade, and investment among BRICS and BRICS+ nations. The organization is structured around 20 specialized verticals covering sectors including Healthcare, IT & Communications, Energy, Investment, Infrastructure, Aerospace & Defence, MSME, SME/Startups, Education, Mobility, NRI Connect, Law & Arbitration, Direct Tax, Indirect Tax, CSR, Environment, Hospitality, Women Empowerment (WE), and Young Leaders. Key programs include the Global Women Leadership Programme (GWLP), BRICS CCI WE WISE initiative for women in innovation and entrepreneurship, and BRICS SANKLP for strategic research and policy intelligence. The Chamber organizes major events including the Annual Women's Summit & Felicitations, Healthcare Summit, BRICS CCI Infracon, Youth Leadership Dialogues, World Public Summit India, and the BRICS Business Conclave. The organization does not offer a technology product or API platform but rather serves as a networking, advocacy, and knowledge-sharing platform for businesses across BRICS nations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Energy Vertical The Energy Vertical drives the agenda of BRICS nations forward with primary focus on Renewables, working closely with the Government of India to prioritize policy reforms, mobilize investment, boost manufacturing, and promote sustainable development goals to achieve ambitious Renewable Energy targets.
• Infrastructure Vertical The Infrastructure Vertical is at the forefront of driving transformative change in the infrastructure landscape across BRICS nations, with commitment to sustainability, resilience, and innovation, facilitating strategic partnerships and implementing impactful projects in transportation, energy, water, and urban development.
• IT & Communications Vertical The IT & Communications Vertical focuses on fostering innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth within BRICS nations' IT and Communications sectors, bridging technological gaps, enhancing digital connectivity, and promoting cybersecurity across borders.
• MSME Vertical The MSME Vertical plays a pivotal role in fostering growth and prosperity of small businesses across BRICS nations, offering tailored support services including access to finance, market intelligence, capacity building, and networking to enable MSMEs to compete effectively in the global marketplace.
• SME/Startups Vertical The SME/Startups Vertical serves as a robust platform that nurtures, empowers, and accelerates the growth of emerging ventures across BRICS nations through mentorship programs, incubation support, access to funding opportunities, and networking events.
• Healthcare Vertical The Healthcare Vertical is dedicated to advancing healthcare initiatives across BRICS nations, focusing on integrating AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy) with modern healthcare practices, and driving innovation and research in healthcare technology.
• Aerospace & Defence Vertical The Aerospace & Defence Vertical provides comprehensive business, technical, manufacturing, and project solutions for the Ministry of Defense, Front Line Commands, and supply chain, with decades of defence-specific consulting experience combined with expertise of former military, civil service and industry personnel.
• BRICS CCI WE (Women Empowerment) Vertical The women's vertical of BRICS CCI is focused on women's empowerment and enterprise development across BRICS and friendly nations, providing mentorship, training, global networking, and policy advocacy for women entrepreneurs and professionals.
• BRICS CCI WE WISE (Women in Innovation, Science & Entrepreneurship) A global initiative by the Women Empowerment Vertical aimed at championing women leading in innovation, science, and entrepreneurship across BRICS+ nations, providing mentorship, policy advocacy, funding access, and strategic partnerships through collaboration with institutions like Skolkovo Foundation, IITs, COPPE Brazil, and Technology Innovation Institute UAE.
• Global Women Leadership Programme (GWLP) A flagship initiative designed to inspire, empower, and equip emerging women leaders across BRICS+ nations with skills, networks, and vision needed to drive change, lead with impact, and shape the future of global leadership, with top participants winning fully funded trips to India for Convocation.
• BRICS CCI Young Leaders Vertical An international platform for young leaders to realize the dream of a developed nation, hosting annual activities under pillars of Youth Leadership, Nation Building, and Thought Leadership, and connecting with students through its institutional network across 10 BRICS countries.
• BRICS SANKLP (Strategic Analysis & Knowledge Centre for Leadership & Policy) A dedicated research and intelligence vertical institutionalizing credible, structured knowledge outputs for global policymakers and business leaders across BRICS, producing BRICS Strategic Briefs, Opinion Editorials, and Deep-Dive Reports on geopolitics, trade, defence, technology, and sustainability.
• BRICS CCI WE Annual Women's Summit & Felicitations Annual landmark global gathering bringing together leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and changemakers from BRICS+ nations, centered on themes of women in innovation, science leadership, and entrepreneurship (WISE), featuring B2B networking, industry visits, and high-level roundtables.
• BRICS CCI Youth and AI Policy Lab: Case Study Challenge Youth-driven policy thinking platform placing young participants at the heart of global AI discourse, organized as an official pre-summit initiative to the India AI Impact Summit 2026, featuring case study presentations evaluated by an eminent jury.
• BRICS Business Conclave Dharamshala Business conclave hosted in partnership with Himachal Pradesh government aligned with India's 2026 BRICS presidency theme of resilience and innovation, focusing on pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, green mobility, tourism, and IT/AI services sectors.
• BRICS CCI Infracon Flagship forum organized by BRICS CCI Chandigarh Chapter gathering policymakers, real estate leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs to deliberate on sustainable growth, cutting-edge technology, and financing models for large-scale infrastructure.
• BRICS CCI Healthcare Summit Landmark gathering focused on integrating AYUSH with modern science, paving the way for global healthcare collaborations and future-ready systems, with emphasis on bridging tradition with innovation.
• BRICS CCI Youth Leadership Dialogue Program designed to empower and inspire the next generation of leaders, held as a seven-day initiative enabling young Indians to contribute to national growth and global leadership with focus on developmental priorities.
• World Public Summit India Global summit co-organized by BRICS CCI in collaboration with World Peoples Assembly, held at Hyatt Regency Delhi, bringing together policymakers, business leaders, thought leaders, and youth to co-create solutions to pressing global challenges through cooperation, inclusivity, and shared responsibility.
• Investment Vertical The Investment Vertical is created with prime focus on investment facilitation across BRICS nations, helping members/non-members in getting and making investments, providing advice, due diligence services, and arranging interactive sessions with investment firms and banking officials.
• Law & Arbitration Vertical The Law & Arbitration Vertical addresses challenges faced by developing countries in existing international arbitration frameworks, offering both domestic and international arbitration and mediation services, with objectives including training, research, and reform ideation in connection with Arbitration.
• Direct Tax Vertical The Direct Tax Vertical is constituted to cover Principles of Direct Tax, International Tax, and related topics, updating industry and members on direct tax laws, rules, regulations, and judicial pronouncements, and organizing workshops, seminars, and certificate courses.
• Indirect Tax Vertical The Indirect Tax Vertical is constituted to cover Goods and Services Tax, Custom duty, Foreign Trade Policy, and Procedures, updating industry and members on indirect tax laws, and preparing memoranda for the Government of India containing suggestions for improvements in tax legislation.
• CSR Vertical The CSR Vertical is a Centre for CSR & Sustainable Development aiming to create a world of socially responsible corporate sectors and entrepreneurs who can understand various development issues and find innovative solutions for poverty, literacy, environmental degradation, and urban and rural management.
• NRI Connect Vertical The NRI Connect Vertical is established to help the NRI community participate in business opportunities in India, particularly in Healthcare, Education, Environment and IT sectors, serving as a connection between Indian business houses, Government initiatives, and the NRI community, with plans to start an NRI Facilitation Centre in Delhi.
• Education Vertical The Education Vertical is a vital catalyst for fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence in education across BRICS nations, promoting inclusive and sustainable development through education with focus on skills development, lifelong learning, and leadership development.
• Mobility Vertical The Mobility Vertical plays a pivotal role in fostering collaborative endeavors aimed at advancing mobility solutions across BRICS nations, focusing on multimodal transportation, smart mobility solutions, green and inclusive transportation policies, and leveraging emerging technologies like AI, IoT, and electric vehicles.
• Hospitality Vertical The Hospitality Vertical is dedicated to advancing collaboration and excellence within the hospitality industry across BRICS nations, fostering mutual understanding, promoting tourism, facilitating cultural exchange, and driving economic growth through strategic initiatives and partnerships.
• Environment Vertical The Environment Vertical addresses environmental challenges from construction activities, promoting green buildings, sustainable practices, and assisting governments and businesses in meeting challenges posed by energy security and climate change while delivering sustainable solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Russian investment exceeding Rs 500 crore facilitated in Himachal Pradesh's pharmaceuticals sector through MoU during HIM MSME Fest 2026
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Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• World Peoples AssemblycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 March 2026Co-organizer of World Public Summit India 2026, held March 23-26 at Hyatt Regency Delhi. The summit brought together policymakers, business leaders, thought leaders, and youth from 153 countries to co-create solutions for pressing global challenges.
• BRICS Women Business AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 March 2026Collaborating partner for BRICS CCI WE Annual Women's Summit & Felicitations 2026, focusing on women in innovation, science leadership, and entrepreneurship (WISE) across BRICS+ nations.
• SEBRAE (Brazilian Micro and Small Business Support Service)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 March 2026MoU signed during BRICS CCI WE Annual Women's Summit 2026 with SEBRAE to strengthen international cooperation for women entrepreneurs. SEBRAE is Brazil's support service for micro and small businesses, focusing on capacity building, market access, and entrepreneurial development across BRICS+ nations.
• SheatWorkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Knowledge Partner for BRICS CCI WE WISE (Women in Innovation, Science & Entrepreneurship) initiative and Global Women Leadership Programme. Ruby Sinha serves as President of BRICS CCI WE and Founder of SheatWork.
• ThinkStartupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Knowledge Partner for Global Women Leadership Programme (GWLP) 2026, supporting mentorship and skill development for emerging women leaders across BRICS+ nations.
• Nippon Paint GroupARminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Lead Programme Partner for Global Women Leadership Programme (GWLP) 2026, providing support for real-world skills, global exposure, and mentorship opportunities.
• Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in New DelhicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 February 2026Roundtable discussion organized with Bank Indonesia, Reserve Bank of India, banking institutions, business actors, and academics on Leveraging Local Currency Transaction Cooperation between India and Indonesia for developing cross-border payments. Follows March 2024 MoU between Bank Indonesia and RBI.
• FORE School of ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 September 2024BRICS CCI facilitated meeting between Austrade and FORE School of Management to explore EdTech collaboration. Dr. B.B.L. Madhukar serves as Chairman of FORE School of Management and Co-Chairman/Director General of BRICS CCI, creating institutional linkage for educational initiatives.
• Austrade (Australian Trade and Investment Commission)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 September 2024Education team from Austrade at Australian High Commission met with FORE School of Management to explore potential EdTech collaboration, facilitated by BRICS CCI. Focus areas include curriculum development, digital learning solutions, and skill enhancement programs.
• South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 August 2024MoU signed between BRICS CCI and SACCI during BRICS Cloud City International Innovation Forum in Moscow. The partnership aims to strengthen economic ties between India and South Africa, facilitate trade missions, and promote business-to-business connections across BRICS nations.
• CCIAMA (Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Agriculture, Mines, and Handicrafts of Chad)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 August 2024MoU signed to strengthen South-South cooperation between India and Chad, focusing on technical and trade ties. This collaboration highlights both organizations' dedication to fostering economic growth, innovation, and development within their respective regions.
• Grappling Federation of India (GFI) - North ZoneminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2024MoU signed to enhance BRICS CCI's engagement with the sports community. GFI is the national governing body for grappling sports in India, recognized by United World Wrestling (UWW), working to develop the sport from grassroots to elite levels.
• My Country, My Armenia MovementminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024MoU signed to strengthen Armenia's economic integration with BRICS and SCO member states. Part of New Horizons of Cooperation Forum in Yerevan, Armenia.
• Armenia-BRICS Business Cooperation CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024Cooperation agreement signed to enhance Armenia's business associations integration with major international entities including BRICS CCI and SCO Member States Technology Transfer Center.
• BRICS+ League of FoundationsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Cooperation agreement formalized within the BRICS+ League of Foundations at SPIEF 2024, aimed at promoting scientific and educational activities and addressing future challenges through knowledge and resource exchange.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BRICS Women's Business Alliance: The official BRICS-level body promoting women entrepreneurs across member nations - an entity with which BRICS CCI's Women Empowerment Vertical (BRICS CCI WE) explicitly collaborates. Same member base, same WISE focus area, same regional mandate, making it both partner and competitor for women entrepreneur engagement.
• Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM): One of the three apex Indian industry chambers alongside CII and FICCI, actively running international conferences, trade delegations, and policy events. ASSOCHAM's sector-focused verticals (similar to BRICS CCI's 18-vertical structure) make it a close model and direct competitor for Indian corporate memberships.
• Confederation of Indian Industry (CII): India's largest industry chamber, offering trade missions, B2B matchmaking, summits, and policy advocacy - the same core services BRICS CCI provides, but with a much larger permanent staff, deeper domestic corporate membership, and longer history. CII is the primary direct competitor for Indian members.
• Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI): Another major Indian chamber organizing international trade delegations, sector summits, and policy advocacy across BRICS+ geographies. FICCI's institutionalized government access and multi-decade brand compete head-to-head with BRICS CCI for the same Indian corporate members seeking cross-border facilitation.
• BRICS Business Council: The official business advisory body of the BRICS intergovernmental forum, performing the same cross-BRICS business facilitation and policy advocacy role that BRICS CCI performs as a private-sector chamber. Both compete for the same member firms' dues and mindshare across BRICS nations.

Broad incumbents

• World Trade Centers Association (WTCA): A global network of 300+ trade centers providing B2B matchmaking, trade education, and international business connection services. WTCA's member-driven model and mission to facilitate cross-border trade closely mirrors BRICS CCI's value proposition, just without the BRICS-specific political framing.
• International Chamber of Commerce (ICC): The world's largest and oldest global business organization, providing trade and investment policy advocacy, arbitration services, and B2B networking across 170+ countries. ICC is a much broader incumbent, but its BRICS-specific programming overlaps directly with what BRICS CCI delivers.
• World Economic Forum (WEF): Operates global multi-stakeholder convenings (Davos, regional summits) and policy initiatives that bring together governments, corporations, and thought leaders - a scaled, well-funded version of BRICS CCI's convening model. WEF's presence in emerging-market dialogues overlaps with BRICS CCI's positioning.

Emerging players

• BRISEC Chamber of Commerce & Industry: A spinoff/expansion entity chaired by former BRICS CCI Chairman Dr. Harvansh Chawla, extending the BRICS CCI model to broader emerging-market cooperation. Direct overlap in mandate, governance, and member base, with potential to either accelerate or fragment the parent brand.

Regional players

• India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO): Government of India body that organizes trade fairs (e.g., India Trade Fair), B2B delegations, and export promotion across emerging markets. ITPO's mandate to promote Indian trade into BRICS+ economies overlaps with several BRICS CCI verticals (Mobility, Investment, MSME).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles20 records

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