India has been elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2026. This development reaffirms India’s active role in shaping global development priorities and its consistent engagement with key international institutions.

India has made a significant contribution of $2 billion to the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) as part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing global economic and infrastructure development. The announcement, made by the Finance Ministry, underscores India’s pivotal role in supporting projects that aim to drive sustainable growth across BRICS nations. The NDB,