--- title: "Jaishankar calls for economic security at BRICS forum" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/jaishankar-calls-for-economic-security-at-brics-forum" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/jaishankar-calls-for-economic-security-at-brics-forum" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/jaishankar-calls-for-economic-security-at-brics-forum.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/jaishankar-calls-for-economic-security-at-brics-forum" category: "Politics" area: "India" published: "2026-09-11T06:45:56.827Z" source_reported: "2026-09-11T06:19:16.380Z" updated: "2026-09-11T06:45:56.827Z" trust_score: 50 critic_score: 60 hype_score: 40 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-11T06:45:19.311936+00:00" --- # Jaishankar calls for economic security at BRICS forum *India's External Affairs Minister addressed the BRICS Business Forum, stressing self-reliance and resilient supply chains.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 50 of 100, higher is better. Central claims attributed to named body, but no independent outlets or named on-record sources. - Craft 60 of 100, higher is better. Reports quote affected parties and name specific details, but lack context and right of reply. - Hype 40 of 100, lower is better. Headlines promise more than the body delivers, with mild emphasis on global uncertainty. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke at the BRICS Business Forum, urging greater economic security and resilient supply networks. - He stated that increased economic activity and security contribute to self-reliance within BRICS nations. - Jaishankar noted that the global political and economic order is experiencing volatility, uncertainty, and complexity. - He attributed economic consequences to geopolitical conflicts, pandemics, and climate-related disruptions. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the BRICS Business Forum, emphasizing the need for economic security and resilient supply networks among member nations. He stated that increased economic activity and security are central to achieving self-reliance. Jaishankar also highlighted that the global political and economic order is currently in a state of flux, characterised by volatility, uncertainty, and complexity. He attributed current economic consequences to geopolitical conflicts, pandemics, and climate-related disruptions. ## Disagreement on global order description While External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated that the global political and economic order is under churn, with volatility, uncertainty, and complexity as defining features, the digest from Hindustan Times reported this as a flag of global uncertainty. The digest from The Hindu Business Line did not mention this specific phrasing, instead noting Jaishankar flagged energy security and Goyal called for easier market access. The digest from Firstpost News stated Jaishankar called for easier trade, stronger supply chains and predictable business rules. ## What the coverage left out None of the left-rated or centre-rated reports mention Piyush Goyal's proposal for BRICS countries to open up to each other's markets, as reported in the digest from TV9 Hindi. The digest from Latestly, rated right, focused entirely on Union Ministers and Chief Ministers travelling together in a single bus for the BRICS Summit, and did not mention S. Jaishankar's speech. ## Who covered it Shares of the 12 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 8% (1) - Centre: 17% (2) - Right: 75% (9) 3 of 15 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-11T06:45:19.311936+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 1 time; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-11T07:00:21.776Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - The left-rated report from One India emphasised S. Jaishankar's call for stronger supply chains, more trade, and less dependence on shocks. It quoted Jaishankar stating that for BRICS, higher economic activity and higher economic security mean greater self-reliance, and the objective is to strengthen the ability to absorb shocks while remaining connected and competitive. The report also highlighted Jaishankar's observation that the global political and economic order is under churn, with volatility, uncertainty, and complexity as defining features, and that economic consequences stem from geopolitical conflicts, pandemics, and climate-related disruptions. ### Centre - The centre-rated reports from Devdiscourse and Hindustan Times focused on S. Jaishankar's emphasis on economic security and resilient supply networks within BRICS. Devdiscourse quoted Jaishankar stating that increased economic activity and security contribute to self-reliance and advocated for authentic market practices, reliable logistics, and a predictable business milieu. Hindustan Times reported Jaishankar flagging global uncertainty and stating the political and economic order is under churn. ### Right - The right-rated reports highlighted S. Jaishankar's statements on the global political and economic order being under churn, and the need for BRICS nations to build economic resilience. Reports from The Hindu Business Line, Firstpost News, CNBC-TV18, India TV News, ABP News, Tribune India, aninews.in, and Latestly all mentioned Jaishankar's remarks on global uncertainty, volatility, and the economic consequences of geopolitical conflicts, pandemics, and climate disruptions. Several reports also noted his calls for stronger supply chains, greater self-reliance, and easier market access. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 8 - high: 3 - unknown: 4 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Devdiscourse](https://devdiscourse.com/article/international/3975807-jaishankar-advocates-economic-security-and-resilient-supply-networks-in-brics) — Jaishankar Advocates Economic Security and Resilient Supply Networks in BRICS - [One India](https://oneindia.com/india/brics-business-forum-s-jaishankar-calls-for-stronger-supply-chains-more-trade-and-less-dependenc-8202151.html) — BRICS Business Forum: S. Jaishankar Calls For Stronger Supply Chains, More Trade And Less Dependence On Shock - [Hindustan Times](https://hindustantimes.com/india-news/jaishankar-flags-global-uncertainty-at-brics-forum-political-and-economic-order-under-churn-101789106628661.html) — Jaishankar flags global uncertainty at BRICS forum: 'Political and economic order under churn' - [The Hindu Business Line](https://thehindubusinessline.com/economy/india-pushes-resilient-supply-chains-greater-self-reliance-across-brics/article71454900.ece) — BRICS Summit 2026: India pushes resilient supply chains, greater self-reliance across BRICS nations - [Firstpost News](https://firstpost.com/business/brics-business-results-jaishankar-2026-14044894.html) — Brics must turn economic potential into business results, Jaishankar says - [TV9 Hindi](https://tv9hindi.com/business/upi-to-local-currencies-india-major-plan-for-brics-nations-piyush-goyal-proposal-3903998.html) — From UPI to Local Currency, India Has a Big Plan for BRICS Countries, Piyush Goyal Made a Big Proposal. - [CNBC-TV18](https://cnbctv18.com/india/brics-must-build-resilience-as-geopolitical-conflicts-disrupt-economies-mea-s-jaishankar-19989141.htm) — BRICS must build resilience as geopolitical conflicts disrupt economies: MEA S Jaishankar - [India TV News](https://indiatvnews.com/business/news/brics-business-forum-s-jaishankar-calls-for-deeper-economic-cooperation-among-member-states-2026-09-11-1053935) — BRICS Business Forum: S Jaishankar calls for deeper economic cooperation among member states - [ABP News](https://news.abplive.com/videos/news/india-brics-business-jaishankar-unveils-india-s-economic-vision-at-brics-forum-1866236) — BRICS BUSINESS: Jaishankar Unveils India’s Economic Vision at BRICS Forum - [awazthevoice.in](https://awazthevoice.in/world-news/global-order-under-churn-jaishankar-at-brics-business-forum-67375.html) — "Global order under churn": Jaishankar at BRICS Business Forum - [India TV Hindi Hindi](https://indiatv.in/paisa/business/from-war-to-the-climate-crisis-s-jaishankar-outlined-the-world-s-economic-challenges-at-brics-summit-and-pointed-to-a-path-of-hope-through-technology-2026-09-11-1242588) — Amid War-Like Crises, Jaishankar Outlines Economic Challenges at BRICS, Hopes for Tech - India TV Hindi - [Tribune India](https://tribuneindia.com/news/world/global-political-economic-order-under-churn-eam-jaishankar-at-brics-business-forum) — Global political, economic order under churn: EAM Jaishankar at BRICS Business Forum - The Tribune - [aninews.in](https://aninews.in/news/world/asia/global-political-economic-order-under-churn-eam-jaishankar-at-brics-business-forum20260911104727) — "Global political, economic order under churn": EAM Jaishankar at BRICS Business Forum - [Latestly](https://latestly.com/agency-news/india-news-union-ministers-chief-ministers-to-travel-together-in-a-single-bus-for-brics-summit-2026-sources-7599223.html) — Union Ministers, Chief Ministers to Travel Together in a Single Bus for BRICS Summit 2026: Sources - [India Today](https://indiatoday.in/india/story/brics-summit-2026-delhi-live-updates-putin-russia-xi-jinping-pezeshkian-iran-modi-cyril-ramaphosa-deal-bilateral-meetings-2992072-2026-09-11) — BRICS Summit 2026 Live: Jaishankar says BRICS evolving amid global churn, must build resilience ## Questions **What did S. Jaishankar say at the BRICS Business Forum?** External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke at the BRICS Business Forum, advocating for economic security and resilient supply networks. He stated that increased economic activity and security contribute to self-reliance within BRICS nations and noted the global political and economic order is under churn. **What factors did Jaishankar attribute economic consequences to?** Jaishankar attributed economic consequences to geopolitical conflicts, pandemics, and climate-related disruptions. He also noted that volatility, uncertainty, and complexity have become defining features of the world. **What was the focus of the BRICS Business Forum?** The BRICS Business Forum focused on strengthening economic cooperation and resilience. Key topics included resilient supply chains, digital trade, energy security, and reforms in financial governance, with an emphasis on turning BRICS cooperation into tangible opportunities for businesses. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/jaishankar-calls-for-economic-security-at-brics-forum. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Jaishankar calls for economic security at BRICS forum", https://mediabias.news/politics/jaishankar-calls-for-economic-security-at-brics-forum