New Delhi | Feb 4, 2026
India has formally joined the BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies (BCIC), reinforcing its commitment to strengthening manufacturing capabilities and Industry 4.0 adoption among domestic industries and MSMEs.
The development was announced at an event organised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) at Vanijya Bhavan, New Delhi. The BCIC has been launched in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and functions as a one-stop platform providing integrated support services to manufacturing enterprises and MSMEs across BRICS nations.
On the occasion, a Trust Fund Agreement was signed between DPIIT and UNIDO, formally operationalising India’s participation in the BCIC framework. The agreement was signed by Shri Agrim Kaushal, Economic Adviser, DPIIT, and Dr. Cristiano Pasini, Director, UNIDO.
The National Productivity Council (NPC) has been designated as the India Centre for BRICS Industrial Competencies. Operating under the policy guidance of DPIIT and with technical support from UNIDO, NPC will lead India’s engagement with BCIC, focusing on capacity building, productivity enhancement, and adoption of advanced manufacturing practices.
