📊 Sometimes, the numbers tell the story better than words.

As the 18th BRICS Summit gets underway in New Delhi, the bloc's economic weight is hard to overlook.

BRICS countries account for roughly 40% of global GDP on a purchasing-power-parity basis and more than half of global economic growth.

Their vast energy, agricultural and infrastructure resources further strengthen their economic influence around the world.

Watch the video to see BRICS by the numbers.