The 44th Annual General Board Meeting of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and

Industry took place on September 21st, 2023, at the Hyatt Regency in New Delhi. Chaired by Dr. B.B.L. Madhukar and attended by 23 Governing Body members, the meeting covered an array of topics. Discussions encompassed new members, upcoming and past events, financial reports, and growth prospects for the Chamber. Highlights included discussions on the BRICS Annual  Recognition Awards (BARA) 2023-24, the announcement of new Vertical Heads, and the naming of new Executive Directors. The Board explored plans for BRICS Bloc members’  expansion into Egypt and Saudi Arabia, introduced the BRICS CCI WE Global Women Leadership Programme, and considered proposals for reduced membership fees in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. An intriguing suggestion by Mr. Rajesh Mehta for a Facilitation Centre for NRIs sparked extensive discussion, while Mr. Shastri discussed incentive allocation for Membership and Sponsorship acquisition, leading to unanimous decisions for rate alignment. Dr. B.B.L. Madhukar wrapped up the meeting with a Vote of Thanks.