Can BRICS Share Data Without Sharing Control? RITES CMD Rahul Mithal On MAITRI

Can countries share trade data without actually giving up control of it? At the BRICS Roundtable hosted by India Today Group, RITES CMD Rahul Mithal explains how India is trying to solve that challenge through MAITRI - Master Application for International Trade and Regulatory Interface. The platform works like a digital connector between existing trade portals, allowing data to move securely without storing or viewing sensitive information. The India-UAE pilot connects JN Port and Kandla with Jebel Ali and Khalifa ports, while keeping existing systems unchanged. Mithal explains why data security and trust are critical for getting customs and other stakeholders on board. As BRICS and partner countries explore deeper trade links, could this model become a blueprint for a wider digital trade corridor?