The share of the core BRICS countries in India's total exports increased from 9.2% during the first five months of this fiscal from 8.1% India’s exports to major BRICS economies, Japan, Italy and South Korea surged in April-August 2026-27, driven by strong demand for fuels, electronics, metals and industrial goods. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• The share of the core BRICS countries in India's total exports increased from 9.2% during the first five months of this fiscal from 8.1%S1

• India’s exports to major BRICS economies, Japan, Italy and South Korea surged in April-August 2026-27, driven by strong demand for fuels, electronics, metals and industrial goods.S2

• According to the commerce ministry data, exports to the four core BRICS economies grew by 34%, rising from $14.9 billion in April-August 2025-26 to $19.9 billion in April-August 2026-27S3