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title: "Modi urges BRICS to cut trade barriers, secure sea lanes"
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trust_score: 42
critic_score: 57
hype_score: 41
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# Modi urges BRICS to cut trade barriers, secure sea lanes

*Indian PM highlights economic strength and cooperation at BRICS Business Forum.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claims attributed to PM Modi, with figures for BRICS GDP, population and trade cited.
- Craft 57 of 100, higher is better. Reporting is largely based on digests, with limited original reporting and few quotes from affected parties.
- Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headlines use strong claims like 'Global Solution Hub' and 'India Is a Compass for the World'.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged BRICS nations to remove trade barriers and strengthen business partnerships at the BRICS Business Forum.
- Modi stated that BRICS nations account for 50% of the world's population and 40% of its GDP, with economies growing at approximately twice the rate of the global economy.
- The Prime Minister stressed the importance of secure sea lanes and seafarers' safety for the continuation of global trade.
- He also highlighted India's role as a hub for innovation and solutions amidst global uncertainties.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the BRICS Business Forum, calling for increased cooperation and the removal of trade barriers among member nations. He highlighted the significant economic contributions of the BRICS group, stating that its countries represent 50% of the world's population and 40% of its GDP. Modi also noted that BRICS economies have expanded at roughly twice the growth rate of the world economy.

During his address, Modi emphasized the critical role of secure sea lanes and the safety of seafarers for enabling global trade. He also presented India as a source of confidence for growth and stability amid global uncertainties, positioning the country as a hub for innovation and solutions. The Prime Minister urged BRICS countries to strengthen business partnerships and remove impediments to trade.

## Disagreement on trade barrier specifics

While Prime Minister Modi urged BRICS countries to remove trade barriers, the specific number of barriers to be removed was reported differently. Devdiscourse, The Hindu Business Line, and The Free Press Journal reported Modi calling for the removal of trade barriers without specifying a number. In contrast, Business Today and TV9 Hindi reported Modi urging BRICS members to identify and remove their top 10 trade barriers.

## What the coverage left out

None of the left, centre, or right-rated reports mention the specific figure of BRICS economies expanding at 'nearly four-and-a-half-fold' growth rate, as stated by Prime Minister Modi in the full report from Devdiscourse. The digests from the centre and right-rated outlets only mention the growth rate being 'twice' or 'roughly twice' the global economy.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 17 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 12% (2)
- Centre: 23% (4)
- Right: 65% (11)

21 of 38 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-11T16:45:35.905921+00:00.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 5 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-11T17:30:33.986Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- The single left-rated report, One India, led on Prime Minister Modi's statement that India is becoming a 'global solution hub'. It noted that the BRICS grouping has expanded to 21 countries, representing 50% of the global population, 40% GDP, and 20% trade. The report also mentioned the grouping marking 20 years and described the forum as the 'biggest BRICS forum in India till date'.

### Centre

- Centre-rated reports from Devdiscourse, Hindustan Times, The Statesman, and Hola News focused on Prime Minister Modi's emphasis on BRICS as innovation and trade powerhouses amidst global uncertainties. Devdiscourse highlighted Modi praising BRICS nations for their role in global innovation and trade, and their economic strength. Hindustan Times noted Modi highlighting the growing economic influence of BRICS, with its nations representing 50% of the world's population, 40% of global GDP, and over 25% of global trade. The Statesman reported Modi calling for stronger BRICS business partnerships, stating India can be a growth and stability anchor. Hola News mentioned Modi defending free trade against rising protectionism and highlighting safe shipping routes.

### Right

- Right-rated reports from Times of India, India TV News, The Hindu Business Line, aninews.in, NDTV, Moneycontrol, Tribune India, India Today, and ABP News led on Prime Minister Modi's statements regarding trade barriers and the security of sea lanes. India TV News and NDTV specifically mentioned Modi's reference to Hormuz in the context of secure sea routes being essential for global trade. The Hindu Business Line and India Today also highlighted the importance of freedom of navigation and seafarers' safety. Times of India and ABP News reported Modi's assertion that BRICS economies are growing at approximately twice the global rate. Aninews.in and Moneycontrol noted Modi's call for removing trade barriers and securing supply routes amidst rising global protectionism. Tribune India mentioned the 'speed, scale and optimism of BRICS'.

**Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding.

## 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: 10
- high: 4
- unknown: 24

## 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

- [Deccan Chronicle](https://deccanchronicle.com/nation/india-source-of-global-growth-amid-instability-says-pm-modi-1986767) — India Source of Global Growth Amid Instability, Says PM Modi
- [Janam TV](https://janamtv.com/81059277) — 'Sea Lanes Must Be Secure'; Modi Clarifies Position at BRICS Forum Amid Hormuz Crisis, Also Highlights India's Economic Strength
- [online-listing.com](https://online-listing.com/news/blogger/2026/09/11/sea-routes-need-to-be-secure-pm-modis-hormuz-reference-at-brics-event/happenings) — Sea Routes Need To Be Secure: PM Modi’s Hormuz Reference At BRICS Event
- [PressNewsAgency](https://pressnewsagency.org/trade-barriers-rising-globally-india-building-bridges-pm-modi-at-brics-business-forum) — ‘Trade barriers rising globally, India building bridges’: PM Modi at Brics business forum
- [Latestly](https://latestly.com/agency-news/india-news-trade-barriers-rising-globally-india-building-economic-bridges-pm-modi-at-brics-business-forum-7600352.html) — Trade Barriers Rising Globally, India Building Economic Bridges: PM Modi at BRICS Business Forum
- [Hola News](https://holanews.com/modi-defiende-ante-los-brics-el-libre-comercio-frente-al-alza-global-del-proteccionismo) — Modi Defends Against the BRICS Free Trade Against the Global Rise of Protectionism
- [Times of India](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/brics-economies-growing-at-twice-global-rate-modi-on-trade-barriers-freedom-of-navigation/videoshow/134073799.cms) — ‘BRICS economies growing at twice global rate’: Modi on trade barriers & freedom of navigation
- [Zoom News](https://zoomnews.in/en/news-detail/pm-modi-proposes-3-mantras-for-brics-focus-on-trade-startups-and-partnerships.html) — PM Modi Proposes 3 Mantras for BRICS: Focus on Trade, Startups, and Partnerships
- [Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd](https://asianetnews.com/international-news/brics-summit-narendra-modi-welcomes-iran-president-masoud-pezeshkian-articleshow-7mq9uu9) — World Leaders Share the Stage at the BRICS Business Forum; Narendra Modi Welcomes Masoud Pesashkian, Says 'Cooperation Should Be Strengthened'
- [Udaipur News | Udaipur Latest News | udaipur local news](https://udaipurkiran.com/brics-summit-irans-president-highlights-economic-cooperation-amid-global-challenges) — BRICS Summit: Irans President Highlights Economic Cooperation Amid Global Challenges
- [The Hindu](https://thehindu.com/business/Economy/pm-modi-highlights-trade-barriers-and-sea-route-disruptions-at-brics-business-forum/article71456696.ece) — PM Modi highlights trade barriers and sea route disruptions at BRICS Business Forum
- [Hindustan Times](https://hindustantimes.com/videos/news/pm-modi-s-opening-message-india-s-brics-presidency-puts-economic-power-on-a-new-track-putin-china-101789135585325.html) — PM Modi’s opening message: India’s BRICS presidency puts economic power on a new track |Putin, China
- [The Statesman](https://thestatesman.com/india/india-can-be-a-growth-and-stability-anchor-pm-modi-calls-for-stronger-brics-business-partnerships-1503637415.html) — 'India can be a growth and stability anchor': PM Modi calls for stronger BRICS business partnerships
- [Mathrubhumi](https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/pm-modi-brics-business-forum-key-messages-g14geqnc) — PM Modi BRICS speech: 10 key takeaways on peace, trade, sea lanes and economy
- [TV9 Marathi](https://tv9marathi.com/videos/pm-modi-indias-growth-brics-innovation-for-global-solutions-1754392.html) — PM Modi | PM Modi's Big Statement at the BRICS Business Forum; From Startups to UPI, India's Progress Is Just Around the Corner.
- [India TV News](https://indiatvnews.com/news/india/at-brics-business-forum-pm-modi-mentions-hormuz-global-trade-only-possible-when-sea-routes-are-safe-2026-09-11-1053991) — At BRICS Business Forum, PM Modi mentions Hormuz: 'Global trade only possible when sea routes are safe'
- [Devdiscourse](https://devdiscourse.com/article/international/3976075-pm-modi-highlights-brics-as-innovation-and-trade-powerhouses-amid-global-uncertainties) — PM Modi Highlights BRICS as Innovation and Trade Powerhouses Amid Global Uncertainties
- [The Hindu Business Line](https://thehindubusinessline.com/news/freedom-of-navigation-seafarers-safety-important-for-promoting-global-trade-pm-modi/article71456513.ece) — Freedom of navigation, seafarers' safety important for promoting global trade: PM Modi
- [The Week](https://theweek.in/news/india/2026/09/11/pm-modi-s-big-push-for-safer-global-trade-at-brics-business-summit-amid-global-conflicts-world-builds-barriers-india-builds-bridges.html) — PM Modi's big push for safer global trade at BRICS Business Summit: 'World builds barriers, India builds bridges'
- [NEWS9 LIVE](https://news9live.com/india/brics-nations-becoming-important-centres-for-global-innovations-pm-modi-at-brics-business-summit-3006846) — ‘BRICS nations becoming important centres for global innovations’: PM Modi at BRICS Business Summit
- [The News Mill](https://thenewsmill.com/2026/09/pm-modi-urges-brics-to-identify-trade-barriers-and-support-100-startups-annually) — PM Modi urges BRICS to identify trade barriers and support 100 startups annually
- [aninews.in](https://aninews.in/news/national/general-news/amid-global-uncertainties-india-offers-confidence-for-growth-and-stability-is-building-economic-bridges-pm-modi-at-brics-business-forum-16016020260911190944) — Amid global uncertainties, India offers confidence for growth and stability, is building economic bridges: PM Modi at BRICS Business Forum
- [TV9 Kannada](https://tv9kannada.com/business/narendra-modi-speaks-at-brics-business-forum-highlights-the-importance-of-the-block-1237089.html) — India's Economic Integration at a Time of Rising Trade Barriers Globally: Modi's Statement at BRICS Business Forum
- [The Free Press Journal](https://freepressjournal.in/business/secure-sea-lanes-key-to-global-trade-pm-modi-backs-seafarers-safety) — BRICS Summit 2026: Secure Sea Lanes Key To Global Trade, PM Modi Backs Seafarers Safety
- [Andhravilas](https://andhravilas.net/pm-modi-india-a-mirror-to-development-and-stability) — Prime Minister Modi's Sensational Statement: India Is a Compass for the World! A Leader in Development and Sustainability
- [India News Australia](https://indianews.com.au/india-offers-hope-for-growth-amid-global-uncertainties-pm-modi) — India offers hope for growth amid global uncertainties: PM Modi
- [The CSR Journal](https://thecsrjournal.in/india-becomes-global-solution-hub-says-pm-modi-brics-business-forum) — India Becomes A Global Solution Hub, Says PM Modi At BRICS Business Forum
- [NDTV](https://ndtv.com/india-news/pm-modis-hormuz-reference-at-brics-event-sea-routes-need-to-be-secure-12034025) — Sea Routes Need To Be Secure: PM Modi's Hormuz Reference At BRICS Event
- [bhaskarlive.in](https://bhaskarlive.in/others/india-offers-hope-for-growth-amid-global-uncertainties-pm-modi-2139922) — India offers hope for growth amid global uncertainties: PM Modi
- [Business Today](https://businesstoday.in/latest/economy/story/brics-must-remove-top-10-trade-barriers-secure-sea-routes-for-seamless-trade-says-pm-modi-555009-2026-09-11) — BRICS must remove top 10 trade barriers, secure sea routes for seamless trade, says PM Modi   - BusinessToday
- [The News 21 - Latest News, Breaking News, Today's Headlines & more](https://thenews21.com/pm-modi-india-global-solution-hub-brics) — PM Modi Calls India a Global Solution Hub at BRICS Forum
- [Moneycontrol](https://moneycontrol.com/news/business/economy/global-trade-needs-secure-supply-routes-as-barriers-rise-modi-tells-brics-14028121.html) — Global trade needs secure supply routes as barriers rise, PM Modi tells BRICS
- [Tribune India](https://tribuneindia.com/news/world/speed-scale-and-optimism-of-brics-evident-pm-modi-at-brics-business-forum) — Speed, scale and optimism of BRICS evident: PM Modi at BRICS Business Forum - The Tribune
- [One India](https://oneindia.com/india/pm-modi-says-while-addressing-brics-business-forum-8202603.html) — ‘India Is Becoming A Global Solution Hub,’ PM Modi Says While Addressing BRICS Business Forum
- [1prime.ru](https://1prime.ru/20260911/indiya-873239116.html) — India, Through BRICS, Wants to Remove Barriers Between Countries, Said Modi.
- [India Today](https://indiatoday.in/india/story/freedom-of-navigation-and-seafarers-safety-critical-to-global-economy-pm-tells-brics-business-forum-2992601-2026-09-11) — Freedom of navigation and seafarers' safety critical to global economy, PM tells BRICS Business Forum
- [ABP News](https://news.abplive.com/news/india/brics-summit-2026-business-forum-pm-modi-says-brics-economic-strength-growing-at-nearly-twice-pace-of-rest-of-world-1866308) — ‘Global Trade Needs Secure Sea Lanes, Supply Is Open’: PM Modi’s Message To US, Iran
- [TV9 Hindi](https://tv9hindi.com/india/brics-business-forum-pm-modi-addresses-brics-countries-represent-50-percent-world-population-40-percent-gdp-3904493.html) — PM Modi's Big Appeal to BRICS Countries to Remove 10 Barriers Related to Business

## Questions

**What did PM Modi say about BRICS economies?**

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that BRICS economies have expanded at roughly twice the growth rate of the world economy. He also highlighted that BRICS nations account for 50% of the world's population and 40% of its GDP, underscoring their significant economic strength.

**Why did PM Modi stress the importance of sea lanes?**

Prime Minister Modi emphasized that secure sea lanes and the safety of seafarers are critical for the continuation of global trade. He stated that global trade can only advance when supply routes remain open and seafarers are protected, supporting freedom of navigation.

**What did PM Modi urge BRICS countries to do?**

Prime Minister Modi urged BRICS countries to remove trade barriers and strengthen business partnerships. He also called for enhanced cooperation to foster growth, innovation, and shared prosperity amidst global economic uncertainties and rising protectionism.

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