| SECTION 1: COUNTRY OVERVIEW & GEOGRAPHIC PROFILE | |
|---|---|
| 1.1 Basic Country Information | |
| Country Name | Republic of India |
| Capital City | New Delhi |
| BRICS Status | Founding Member – Original BRIC (2006 dialogue; first summit 2009) |
| Total Population | ~1.45 billion (2024, UNFPA/Wo |
