International organisations help the world by contributing to economic growth and promoting international cooperation through various forums. They also boost technological development, facilitate the exchange of information and support sustainable development initiatives worldwide. Many forums in the world contribute to the progress of the world in various ways. One such forum is the BRICS Business Forum, which represents about 31 per cent of global GDP, recently surpassing the G7 countries. The BRICS countries are expected to generate more than 50 per cent of GDP by 2030. BRICS is a group of economies of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. The BRICS countries have a total area of 39,746,220 km2 (15,346,100 sq mi) and about 3.21 billion people, or about 26.7% of the world's land area and 41.5% of the world's population.
BRICS entered its second decade in 2017 and has emerged as an influential global multilateral platform since its inception. The International Business Forum of BRICS offers their organisers, guests and participants the opportunity to find new cooperation partners and discuss the current principles of business management. More than a thousand entrepreneurs from five countries participate in the event every year. One such entrepreneur and philanthropist from India Dr Anil Kumar is also going to attend the official meeting of the BRICS business forum. Which is going to be held on Tuesday, 22 August 2023 at the Sandton International Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa.
The invitation from the BRICS business forum will add another feather to Dr Anil Kumar’s cap. On the Invitation Dr Anil Kumar said “This invitation filled me with gratitude and I am thankful to the organisers for inviting me to this grand event. He further added, “This is going to be a great opportunity for me to learn from the best in the world. I am very excited to meet the global leaders and investors to discuss valuable ideas and innovation.”
He will also participate in other corporate networking events on August 21 and 23, 2023, which will be developed and shared in due course. These business networking activities include industry visits and meetings with key industry and business stakeholders.
The forum provides an excellent opportunity to interact with various stakeholders including government, industry and leading industry associations from all BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa). All five heads of state including Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi are invited to attend and address the BRICS Business Forum on 22 August 2023 from 1440 hrs to 1540 hrs in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Dr Anil Kumar is the founder of Ankita Overseas, which emerges as the powerhouse in the agro-industry. The firm is spreading its wings by expanding operations in the agricultural market. The company is an exporter, importer and supplier of a wide range of agricultural products, Ankita Overseas has emerged as a leading company in the field of agribusiness. The company has expanded its horizons by supplying high-quality agri-food products around the world. With the company's continuous business expansion, its agricultural food products reach people in different countries and continents, including Africa, the United States, the Middle East, Asia, Europe, Russia and other countries. As the owner of Ankita Overseas, “I want to be the largest exporter of organic products in the international market. I'm sure that day will come soon.” Dr Anil Kumar, Founder and CEO, Ankita Overseas.
Apart from being a businessman, Dr Anil Kumar is also a philanthropist, who is helping the deprived sections of society by uplifting them with financial assistance through his Non Governmental organisation, Laxmi Maheshwar Memorial Foundation. The foundation is working on the development of specially-abled children, providing basic education for marginalised students, organising samuhik vivah to support the families who cannot afford the expenses of marriage, conducting health camps in the slum areas, and many more social activities which help the underprivileged section of the society.