India Joins BRICS Industrial Competencies Centre
Analysis based on 16 articles · First reported Feb 04, 2026 · Last updated Feb 04, 2026
India's formal entry into the BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies (BCIC) is expected to positively impact the manufacturing sector, particularly Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), by fostering technology adoption and productivity enhancement. This collaboration within BRICS could strengthen global supply chains and industrial resilience.
India has formally joined the BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies (BCIC), a multilateral initiative launched in partnership with the International===United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). The BCIC aims to provide integrated support services to manufacturing companies and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across BRICS countries, with a strong focus on strengthening Industry 4.0 competencies, digital transformation, and sustainable manufacturing practices. The agreement was formalized through a Trust Fund Agreement signed between the India===Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and UNIDO. The India===National Productivity Council (NPC) has been designated as the India Centre for BRICS Industrial Competencies, tasked with leading India's engagement and contributing to capacity building and productivity enhancement. This move is expected to bolster India's manufacturing competitiveness and deepen South-South cooperation within the BRICS framework.
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