Uttar Pradesh is strengthening its economic engagement with BRICS nations through increased trade, investment and technology collaboration. The state’s exports to BRICS member and partner countries exceeded USD 5.36 billion during the 2025-26 fiscal year.
Addressing the BRICS MSME Forum in Agra, Uttar Pradesh MSME Minister Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary said the state exports a wide range of products, including machinery, garments, leather goods, carpets and precious stones, to several countries.
A state government statement highlights that of the total exports, USD 1.429 billion went to partner countries and approximately USD 3.938 billion went to BRICS member countries.
MSME authorities and representatives from the BRICS countries attended the three-day BRICS MSME Forum in Agra.
With around 96 lakh MSME enterprises functioning in the state and employing roughly 1.65 crore people, Chaudhary claimed that Uttar Pradesh’s MSME sector has emerged as a significant pillar of employment, innovation, and economic growth.
He said that local talent and traditional crafts had been connected to international markets due to the state’s One District One Product (ODOP) initiative.
According to the statement, over 20,000 persons have received margin money assistance totaling around Rs 897 crore under the ODOP initiative, creating 3.16 lakh job prospects.
The minister also emphasized the Vishwakarma Shram Samman Yojana, which has given modern toolkits and training to over 4.41 lakh traditional artisans.
It further stated that MSME parks are being built around the state under the PLEDGE program, with parks already approved in 12 districts in order to improve the industrial ecology.
India is on track to significantly boost its trading presence within the BRICS group, with exports members expected to exceed USD 200 billion by 2030.
In the fiscal year 2025–2026, India’s exports to the BRICS countries totaled over USD 96 billion. With increased competitiveness in industry, technology, and agriculture, export volumes might more than quadruple by the end of the decade if present growth trends continue.
