Piyush Goyal leads India's largest business delegation to Japan for trade and investment talksUnion Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Japan from August 24 to 27. He leads India's largest business delegation to the country for discussi...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
In US, rare earths extracted from coal mine wastewaterWest Virginia University researchers are extracting valuable rare earth elements from acidic mine drainage. This process cleans up environm...
22 Aug, 2026, 08.09 AM IST
In June 2026, Spain revealed a rare-earth deposit capable of meeting 33% of Europe’s needs. Now, the find could challenge China’s grip on critical minerals and strengthen continent’s push for mineral independenceA rare-earth deposit identified in Campo de Montiel, central Spain, could become an important source of materials for Europe’s electric veh...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
Satellite researchers studied China’s desert solar farms; vegetation developed across 30.8 square kilometres within and around the installationsSolar farms in the arid deserts of China are transforming barren landscapes into vibrant green spaces. Between 2011 and 2018, researchers n...
21 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Bain Capital looks to drive into JBM Auto’s EV business with $300 mn betBain Capital seeks significant minority or joint control in JBM Auto's electric vehicle manufacturing unit. The company, among the largest ...
21 Aug, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
India Inc should utilise FTAs, focus on value addition, diversify export markets, says govt officialIndustry must utilize free trade agreements for expanded market access and investment. Value addition and supply chain resilience are cruci...
20 Aug, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
Coal India plans Singapore trading hub in hunt for critical mineral assets: SourcesCoal India is establishing its first overseas trading office in Singapore. This move aims to diversify into trading iron ore and critical m...
20 Aug, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
Independence Day 2026: 12 equity mutual funds deliver over 40% return. Are there any included in your portfolio?Around 12 equity mutual funds delivered over 40% returns since August 15, 2025, led by international and thematic funds. Nippon India Taiwa...
15 Aug, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
New Development Bank plans $7.5 billion funding to deepen rupee lendingThe New Development Bank is set to invest $7.5 billion in India, focusing on local currency financing aimed at strengthening emerging econo...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
Parliament roundup: Trade pact talks, supply chains, jobs and agriculture in focusTextiles and apparel exports are projected to reach 3.3 lakh crore by FY26. Tobacco product exports saw significant growth in quantity and ...
12 Aug, 2026, 01.07 AM IST
Critical minerals being prioritised in trade, investment engagements: Govt tells ParliamentIndia is strengthening supply chains by prioritizing energy and semiconductor sectors. The nation aims to reduce import dependence through ...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
India's Russian crude imports hit record for second straight monthIndia's Russian crude oil imports reached a record in July, increasing by 2.1 percent. This surge was primarily fueled by smaller import te...
10 Aug, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
With US taking a hostile approach to India, the 'Mecca pact' is threateningA Saudi Arabia-Pakistan-Turkiye defence pact could complicate India’s security environment by deepening military, technological and diploma...
09 Aug, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
India’s metal exports ride global electrification waveIndia's exports of key metal intermediates are experiencing a significant surge. Aluminium alloy exports climbed twenty-four percent, reach...
08 Aug, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
India’s import dependence continues to be shaped by economic growth, manufacturing base: Govt to ParlIndia imported goods worth $131.63 billion from China in FY26, accounting for nearly 17% of total merchandise imports, the government told ...
07 Aug, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
India to launch PLI scheme for polysilicon manufacturing to cut import dependence on ChinaIndia plans a new incentive scheme for domestic polysilicon production. This move aims to reduce reliance on imported solar materials. The ...
07 Aug, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Solar tariffs will hurt America’s allies, not ChinaProposed US tariffs on polysilicon will harm domestic and allied solar industries. China dominates low-cost solar polysilicon production du...
07 Aug, 2026, 09.28 AM IST