MSMEs, Industry 4.0 dominate BRICS talks

Brasília: India participated in the 9th BRICS Industry Ministers’ Meeting held under the Chairship of Brazil on 21st May 2025 at the Itamaraty Palace, Brasília – Federal District. The overarching theme was “Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance”. The Joint Declaration adopted at the meeting emphasized the pivotal role of innovation and digital technologies under Industry 4.0 as key drivers of sustainable development. Industry 4.0, also known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, refers to the increasing automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies. India, in its intervention, articulated its vision for a future-ready industry that is inclusive, innovative, and digitally empowered, aligning with the objectives of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.