India-Brazil Strategic Partnership 2026

"An alliance between a digital giant and a renewable energy powerhouse."

The 2026 Visit

President Lula's mission with 300+ business leaders marks a historic pivot toward a more resilient Global South supply chain.

11
Cabinet
Ministers
300
Business
Delegates

Feb 18: Arrival & Trade Expansion

President Lula arrives in New Delhi and inaugurates the first Brazilian Trade & Investment Promotion Agency (Apex) office, aimed at boosting Brazilian exports to South Asia.

Feb 19: AI Impact Summit

Addressing global leaders on the need for a multilateral governance framework for Artificial Intelligence that includes the Global South.

Feb 21: The Strategic Minerals Accord

Formal signing of the Memorandum on Critical Minerals at Hyderabad House, securing rare earth access for India's high-tech manufacturing sector.

Resource Security

Brazil holds the world's second-largest reserves of critical minerals and rare earths. India is actively seeking these as it builds a "China-plus-one" strategy for EVs, smartphones, and defense.

Key Focus Elements:

Lithium, Neodymium, Dysprosium, and Niobium for green tech and high-end processing.

Trade Growth (2020-2030)

Volume reached $15.2 Billion in 2025. Target is $20 Billion.

Brazil's Exports to India

Composition of materials driving India's infrastructure boom.

Superpower Synergy

The partnership is evolving into a high-tech alliance. Beyond commodities, the two nations are collaborating on aircraft manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and space technology.

Defense

Embraer & Adani Group joint aircraft manufacturing in India.

Health

Indian generic pharma expansion into Brazilian markets.

Relative Strategic Intensity Index

Data sourced from official statements (MEA India), Brazilian Trade Agency (Apex), and AFP (Feb 2026).

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