Amrita School of Social and Behavioural Sciences (AmritaSSBS), Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, participated in the BRICS Business Council Summit 2026 held at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, New Delhi. The summit brought together representatives and stakeholders from across BRICS nations to discuss issues shaping economic growth, technology, sustainability, innovation, skills and human development.
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham was represented by Dr. Bhavani Rao R., Dean, Amrita School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, and Dr. Victoria Ustenko, Associate Professor, Department of Social Sciences, AmritaSSBS, Amritapuri.
Bringing a Human Perspective to Global Discussions
AmritaSSBS’s participation brought the perspective of social and behavioural sciences to conversations that often focus on technology, economics and innovation. The discussions also highlighted the importance of understanding how these changes affect people, communities and society.
The summit provided an opportunity to connect academic perspectives with some of the broader challenges associated with technological and economic transformation, including social inclusion, skills development, community resilience and human wellbeing.
A Platform for International Dialogue
The summit brought together representatives from the BRICS member nations for discussions on economic development, technological transformation and international cooperation. The participating countries included Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates.
With representatives from different countries and sectors coming together, the summit offered a platform to exchange perspectives and explore areas of common interest, particularly in technology, sustainability, innovation, economic development and cooperation.
Key Areas of Discussion
The India Working Group brought together representatives and stakeholders from various sectors, with discussions covering:
- Agribusiness
- Aviation
- Digital Economy and Artificial Intelligence
- Energy, Green Economy and Climate
- Financial Services
- Infrastructure, Transport and Logistics
- Manufacturing
- Skills Development, Applied Technology and Innovation
- Trade and Investment
These areas reflect the wide-ranging economic and technological priorities addressed during the summit.
Connecting Development with People
For AmritaSSBS, the discussions also offered an opportunity to highlight the human dimensions of development. Social and behavioural sciences can help us understand how people respond to technological change, how communities adapt to new challenges, and how development can be made more inclusive and responsive to social needs.
The summit reinforced the importance of looking at development not only through the lens of technology and economic growth, but also through its impact on people and communities.
Through its participation in the BRICS Business Council Summit 2026, AmritaSSBS contributed its academic perspective to an international platform for dialogue and collaboration. The participation reflects Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham’s continued engagement with global issues and its focus on connecting knowledge and innovation with human and societal development.
