Is BRICS expansion stalling? BRICS member India could reject the memberships of new countries into the alliance in 2025. This comes after a significant expansion last year, raising questions about the future direction of the bloc. BRICS added six new countries last year. The United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Iran, and Ethiopia joined the group.

With over 40 countries have applied to join the bloc, the stakes are high. However, internal disagreements, particularly from India, could complicate the process. Argentina said no, and Saudi Arabia is still thinking about it. But India is taking a cautious approach.

Since BRICS operates on a consensus basis for admitting new members, India's stance could effectively block Pakistan’s entry into the bloc, despite the support of Pakistan’s long-pending membership application for BRICS might finally see some progress at the ongoing summit. Indian media reports suggest that India might support On, BRICS – the intergovernmental organisation comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – admitted four new members: Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the other nations.

Could India's reluctance reshape the future of BRICS expansion? This potential roadblock raises concerns about the bloc's ability to maintain unity and effectively represent the interests of its diverse membership. The upcoming BRICS summits will be crucial in determining the fate of these aspiring members and the overall trajectory of the organization.